Dubrovnik is a city that needs no introduction, but because of its popularity it can sometimes feel chaotic. That’s why you MUST visit this “Pearl of the Adriatic” in the shoulder season! It’s both a popular and unpopular opinion but… I! Love! Dubrovnik! I can’t help it. I know it’s crowded. I know it’s cheesy. […]
How To Spend One Day in Quaint Korčula
Whether you’re searching for sandy beaches, rare wines or Marco Polo’s supposed birthplace, there’s no shortage of things to do on the island of Korčula! Phew. Korčula. The trickiest leg of our trip! Now well into the back half of October, it’s safe to say most of Croatia had snuggled into hibernation mode by the […]
5 Things You MUST Do in the Peljesac Peninsula
With Ston’s city walls, Mali Ston’s fresh, fresh seafood and more wineries and wild beaches than you could possibly visit, there’s no shortage of things to do on Croatia’s Peljesac Peninsula! “Reeeeady!” I yell convincingly from the bedroom of our AirBnB. Of course, that isn’t true. I don’t even have a shirt on yet. “You […]
5 Things to Do on the Makarska Riviera
Crystal clear waters, wild (&nude) pebble beaches and the majestic Biokovo mountains are only a few of the things to see on Croatia’s dazzling Makarska Riviera! The Makarska Riviera snakes down the Croatian coast beneath the towering Biokovo mountain range from Omiš to the Naretva River. And when I say “snakes,” I mean it! Thankfully […]
Hello, 2020!
Well, damn! It’s 2020! To say 2019 flew by… would be inaccurate. LOL. Some months felt like two weeks. Some weeks felt like two years! It’s been wild, wonderful, frustrating as HELL… but more than anything, this year was a freakin’ full one 🙂 And I don’t know about you, but “FULL” is definitely a TOP […]
How to Spend One Day in Outdoorsy Omiš
Adventure sports? Check. Fresh mountain air? Check. History of pirates? Check! There are so many things to do in Croatia’s Omiš to indulge your outdoorsy side! If you’ve ever been to Vietnam, you’ll understand why one of my favorite places in the whole country is Da Lat. It’s a small mountain town known for wine […]
5 Things You MUST Do in Hvar
Hvar is so much more than its Party Girl image! Dazzling beaches, mountain drives and unbeatable sunsets are only some of the sites that await you on this beautiful island! Something you’ll quickly learn about me: I’m a “planner.” In all aspects, really. I research the heck out of job interviewers, subjects/cultures I’m writing about […]
5 Things You MUST Do in Split
Split is the first stop on any Coastal Croatia itinerary! With so much to see (even in shoulder season) here are 5 things you MUST do in this ancient Roman city! Toasting our spectacular view of the Alps as Lufthansa flew us into Split Resnik Airport (SPU), Boyfriend and I could barely contain our excitement! […]
One Week in Dalmatia: Our Croatian Road-Trip Itinerary
Croatia’s dreamy Dalmatian coast is perfection, even in the shoulder season! Check out our one-week itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik, then hop in a car, pull up a map, and visit this dazzling Adriatic gem for yourself. I first met Croatia when I was solo backpacking. I remember stepping off the Leo train from Budapest […]