I am catching up with my travel stories from the island Rab. This time it’s about the enchanting beach Frkanj, located on the same-named peninsula. It was actually a windy morning when I decided to go for a drive and explore this island. Rab is known for it’s beaches with lots of shade and protection from the sun. Frkanj did...

In todays post I will be sharing some night-time images form the old town of Korcula. It’s the main city on the same named island on the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. The old city is surrounded by walls, and the streets are arranged in a herringbone pattern allowing free circulation of air but protecting against strong winds. Korcula is tightly...

Prijedor, a city often overlooked on typical Balkan itineraries, presents a unique dilemma for travelers. On one hand, it offers a glimpse into authentic Bosnian life, a gateway to stunning natural beauty like Kozara National Park, and a deep, complex history. On the other, information can be scattered, and the city’s past raises valid questions for visitors seeking a sensitive,...

The town of Jelsa is situated in a bay on the middle of the north coast of the island of Hvar. To the south of the town are dense pine woods on the sloping hills of the island’s ridge. Jelsa is the only place on the island with an abundance of fresh water, as a result of which there is...

Situated in the Split-Dalmatia County, Makarska has long been an administrative, political, economic, cultural and educational center, and since the mid- 20th century, a tourist center as well. Today, it is a city with more than 15 thousand inhabitants that also encompasses picturesque villages at the foot of the Biokovo Mountain under which the town resides. Makarska is one of...

Summer Vacations are still a bit away, but the occasional weekend before that lends itself for a quick getaway to the seaside. My friends and I recently visited the seaside and we decided on the Amadria Park, which is a resort near Sibenik. This area has been explored by us previously, but as we visited this time, there was a...

This past weekend I finally decided to head out to the sea for a swim. The past few weeks have been mixed with weather, but as the sun came back so did the heat and it was time to hit the road. I decided on a familiar establishment, the Radisson Blu Resort in Split. I only stayed for one night,...

Trogir is a small town on the central Adriatic coast of Croatia. It has a preserved old town, known for its mix of Renaissance, baroque and Romanesque buildings. What’s so great about it is that it’s pretty much closed off, since it lies on a small island connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges. The 13th-century...