There’s something magical about autumn light in Mostar, that gentle warmth that softens the stones and deepens every color. Today, I wandered through the old town as the sun lingered above the Neretva, bathing the cobblestones in warm light. Kriva Cuprija, translated the “Crooked Bridge”, looked especially beautiful beneath its canopy of amber leaves. Smaller and quieter than the famous...

There are few places where a simple lunch feels like a moment of pure serenity, and WIPPL’s Hofbergstub’n, perched on a hillside overlooking Riegersburg Castle, is one of them. I visited with my family on a crisp autumn afternoon, and from the moment we arrived, the view took center stage. The terrace opens to a sweeping panorama of rolling valleys,...

The heatwave arrived like an uninvited guest who refuses to leave. By mid-morning, Mostars streets were already glowing in the haze, the stones underfoot radiating yesterday’s warmth back into the air. The forecast promised another day well above 40°C (104°F), and the only sensible plan was to find somewhere the heat couldn’t quite reach. We drove south to Zitomislici, a...

As my summer vacation continued, I found myself enjoying Umag where i was stationed, more and more. While Umag is known for its laid-back vibe, scenic promenade, and summer festivals, one place stood out and truly shaped my experience: a beachside restaurant called La Capannina. This wasn’t just any restaurant, it became a little happy place for me. I dined...

I am back from vacation. This summer, I set out to recharge by the sea, and I found the perfect place to do just that in Umag, Croatia, which i had visited just recently. Nestled on the Istrian coast, Umag was my peaceful home base, offering crystal-clear waters, delicious seafood, and laid-back Adriatic charm. But one hot summer day, I...

We set out early, hoping to beat the heat, my sister, her husband and two boys, and I, heading for Blace for a qucik for a bit of summer escape. The plan was simple: arrive before the sun climbed too high, find a shady spot, and let the kids enjoy the water while we cooled off. But even in the...

It is always a challenge to escape the summer season here in Mostar. It is also a challenge to find new places where you can escape to when the heat in the city just gets a little bit too much.luckily we found such a place south of Mostar this past weekend. It is a restaurant called Laks and is also...

My sister and her family took a little adventure to one of northern Italy’s most picturesque spots, Miramare Castle, just outside of Trieste. I wanted to share some of her images from this place. Perched above the sparkling blue Adriatic Sea, this 19th-century castle is the kind of place that looks like it was pulled straight from a fairy tale,...

This year, I celebrated my 38th birthday in a way that was simple, quiet, and exactly what I needed, on the beautiful island of Korčula, at the Aminess Port 9 Resort. No big party, no fancy dinners or late-night dancing. Just me, my dog Beni, and my sister, her husband, and their kids, sharing a few sun-drenched days by the...

After winding roads through vineyards, hilltop towns steeped in history, truffle-scented meals, and crystalline coastlines, our Istria adventure has come to its final chapter, and there’s no better place to close this sun-soaked story than Rovinj. Nestled on the western coast of the Istrian Peninsula, Rovinj feels like it was painted into existence. With its pastel buildings clinging to a...