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...

A common belief holds that swimming during midday, specifically between 10 AM and 4 PM, is inherently dangerous due to peak sun exposure. Many people avoid the water entirely during these hours, or restrict themselves to shaded areas, missing out on what can be a truly refreshing and often less crowded experience. While the sun’s intensity is indeed highest, dismissing...

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...

I will continue with my summer images from the island Brac in Croatia. Recently I showed you the town of Nerezisca, and in today’s post I will share some sights from Supetar, which is the main city of the island. With a population of around three thousand people, it is the island’s largest town. It is accessible by ferry from...

When I first set out on this journey, I knew it would be something special. The vastness of the American Southwest, the iconic places I had dreamt of visiting for years, and the freedom of the open road all called to me. I loved writing about my journey in the previous extensive posts. In today’s post I want to recap...

Nestled on the northwestern tip of the Istrian Peninsula, Umag is a coastal gem that quietly reveals its charm to those willing to stroll its streets, wander its harbor, and linger beneath its dusky skies. On my recent visit, I found myself captivated by a town that gracefully blends layers of history, Adriatic beauty, and laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle. From ancient...

Istria, Croatia’s heart-shaped peninsula tucked into the northwestern corner of the country, is a land where rolling hills meet the sea, and medieval villages perch like timeless sentinels above vineyards and olive groves. It’s a place where past and present exist in harmony, where Roman ruins lie beneath cobbled lanes, and the scent of truffle and lavender fills the air....