Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
September 5, 2026: We drove over 3 1/2 hours from Rovinj to Plitvice Lakes National Park. Since we entered the park in late afternoon, we only had time to visit the Lower Lakes (we’ll have to come back to Croatia to see the Upper Lakes). We started at Entrance 1 with a postcard view over…
Rovinj, Croatia
September 3-4, 2026: Rovinj is a Croatian fishing port on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. The old town stands on a headland, with houses tightly crowded down to the seafront. A tangle of cobbled streets leads to the hilltop church of St. Euphemia, whose towering steeple dominates the skyline. Thursday, September 3, 2026:…
Poreč, Croatia
September 3, 2026: Poreč is a popular summer resort on the coast of the Istrian Peninsula in western Croatia. In the historic old town, the 6th-century complex is famous for its gem-studded Byzantine mosaics. We parked in the main parking lot of Poreč and walked about 10 minutes to the Euphrasian Basilica. On the Way…
Grožnjan, Croatia
September 2, 2026: Known as the “Town of Artists”, this hilltop town is home to some 20 plus local galleries set against a backdrop of cobblestone streets and ancient architecture. Grožnjan’s artistic revival began in 1965, when artists from all over the world inhabited the empty houses abandoned by Italians after WWII. Town Walk As…
Samobor, Croatia
August 27, 2026: Samobor is a small town filled with beautiful medieval architecture, local bakeries and bars lining the town square and of course, home to the famous cream cake, or kremšnita, which includes a puff pastry base and custard cream. Samobor Walking Tour We stopped in Samobor on our way from Zagreb to Ljubljana,…
Zagreb, Croatia
August 26-27, 2026: In Zagreb, you’ll find historic neighborhoods, a thriving café culture, an impressive variety of good restaurants, urban people-watching in Croatia, an almost Prague-like Old World streetscape, and relatively few tourists. Wednesday, August 26, 2026: We stayed one night at the Art Hotel Like, right in the center of Zagreb (located on the…
Split, Croatia
June 21, 2008: We briefly toured Split, Croatia on our way to Bratislava, Slovakia. Split, is the second-largest city of Croatia after the capital Zagreb, the largest city in Dalmatia and the largest city on the Croatian coast. Catamarran from Korčula to Split: Diocletian’s Palace, Split: Diocletian’s Palace was built at the end of the…
Island of Korčula, Croatia
June 19-20, 2008: Korčula is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, which lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Korčula Old Town is located on the east coast of the island. Ferry from Dubrovnik: We took a ferry from Dubrovnik to reach the Island of Korčula. Our Korčula Apartment: We had great views from our…
Old Dubrovnik, Croatia
June 17-18, 2008: At the heart of the city, the Old Town is enclosed by medieval walls with battlements offering views of the Old Port. Outside Old Dubrovnik Walls: Pile Gate: Our Accommodation: Stradun Placa: St. Savior Church: Franciscan Monastery & Pharmacy Museum: Old Dubrovnik Walls Walk: Old and New Dubrovnik: Old Port: Other Sights…