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Best Places to Visit in Croatia
Even though Croatia is considered to be a small country, it offers a wide choice of beautiful places, full of rich history and culture. Choosing your target city definitely depends on many factors including what kind of a traveler you are, the number of days you can spend here, your budget, and when you plan a visit. Without further ado, here are some of the best places to visit in Croatia to plan your unforgettable holidays. So where is Croatia? Geographically, the Republic of Croatia is located at the junction of Southeast and Central Europe, on the Adriatic Sea. It has borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and…
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Top 18 Cheap European Holidays to Plan Your Summer
I like to start planning my travels at least six months or even a year ahead. Summer months are considered as high season in most of the countries, especially in Europe. Therefore, plan at least a year ahead to make your vacation as budget-friendly as possible is very important. And to give you lots of options for your cheap European holidays, I collaborated with my fellow travel bloggers. Cheap European Holidays in Eastern Europe 1. Albania – Travels of a Bookpacker Albania is the perfect budget-friendly summer destination due to its cheap prices, stunning beaches and free and affordable activities. Food and accommodation are very affordable in Albania. There is…
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Top 6 Things to Do in Hvar Town, Croatia
Hvar island, located very close to Croatia’s second largest city of Split, is considered to be another jewel of the Adriatic Sea. Famous since ancient times, because of its significant nautical, and strategic position, the island is rich in culture, natural monuments and historical sights. Most of Hvar attractions are located in Hvar town, making it a great day trip either from Split or Korcula island. How to get to Hvar island Unfortunately, the only way to get to Hvar is via a ferry from other islands or central cities of Croatia. If you’re coming from European cities, you can flight to Split or Brac and take a boat from there. Frequent passenger ferries also run from Korcula and Dubrovnik.…
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Top 7 Things to Do in Korcula, Croatia
Korcula island is a collection of natural and cultural heritage, but its jewel is undeniably the town of Korcula. According to a legend, Korcula was discovered and founded by the Greek hero Antenor, who escaped from Troy. Thus, the old town of Korcula is one of the best examples of fortified medieval town in the Mediterranean and is often called a ‘mini Dubrovnik’ by locals and its visitors. How to get to Korcula Getting to Korcula is not a hard thing to do. There are a frequent passenger and car ferry sailing from Dubrovnik, Hvar, Brac, and Split for instance. As we started our Croatian trip from Dubrovnik, we had to take…
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12 Things to Do in Zagreb, Croatia
Croatia’s capital Zagreb is not as popular destination for travelers as Dubrovnik, Split, Plitvice National Park, or its islands. Zagreb is no less than those destinations and should definitely be on your bucket list. Moreover, it’s one of the cheapest cities in the country! Usually, the capital is the most expensive one, but here, its the opposite. What to do in Zagreb? Zagreb sightseeing boasts with its interesting culture, historic sights which date back to the Roman times, beautiful cathedrals, and world-known Museum of Broken Relationships will keep you intrigued and awed. Most of the Zagreb attractions are free, and some require a small fee to enter. The city is divided into two parts…
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Ultimate Guide to Plitvice National Park in Croatia
Besides, gorgeous beaches and beautiful sunsets, Croatia boasts with breathtaking national parks. With Krka National Park and Plitvice Lakes, being the most popular ones, we had to decide which one to visit on our trip to the country. However, the beauty of Plitvice National Park outbalanced and we had a great day-trip from Zadar on our way to Zagreb. Why Visit Plitvice Lakes National Park? Plitvice National Park is the ensemble of 16 named lakes which naturally cascade in each other, creating breathtaking waterfalls. This UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site is one of the biggest and oldest national parks of Croatia offering seven different routes to visit the lake system and four various hiking…
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Top 12 Things to Do in Zadar, Croatia
Zadar might not be as popular destination as Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb or islands of Croatia. For many years, the city saw very few visitors, but fortunately, that’s been changing. The city boasts with incredible and historic sights that you don’t want to miss out on your trip to the country. Therefore, here’s the best 12 things to do in Zadar. Download this guide as a mobile app How to Get to Zadar Zadar is easily accessible by land, air, and water. There are plenty of buses, cheap airlines, and ferries going from many destinations of the country. We took a bus from Trogir to Zadar for 73 Kuna = €9.80 = $12.07…
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101 Dalmatian Hostel in Split [Review]
101 Dalmatian Hostel is a comfortable, fun, and friendly place to stay in Split. What makes this venue unique is its design and concept that represents the region of Dalmatia. The 101 Dalmatian hostel, located at 114 Brigade 10, is well connected with the city center with five bus lines running in every couple of minutes during the working days. The area is quiet with a huge hypermarket next to the hostel. The building has 19 air-conditioned rooms and 101 beds, with each bed representing an island on the Croatian coast. The fact that each room of six people has a separate bathroom and a toilet was quite surprising. Usually, you get…
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Exploring the Small Town Trogir in Croatia
Trogir, a historic harbor town on Dalmatian coast is one of the most beautiful small towns we have visiting in Croatia. This UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe makes a great day trip from Split. There aren’t many things to do in Trogir, but the beauty of it attracts many visitors. Hidden on a tiny island guarded by medieval walls, Trogir is a great place to get away from crowded cities and wander through its narrow cobblestone streets. Top Things to do in Trogir One day is more than enough to explore the city, however, as our initial itinerary didn’t go as…
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Top 8 Things to Do in Split, Croatia
Lying on the shore of Adriatic Sea, Split the second-largest city of Croatia boasting with historical sights that date back to the ancient times. Some of the best things to do in Split is to wander through the streets of old town, sit by the shore on a sunny day and explore the markets to name a few. We stayed for two days, and it was more than enough for exploring the city. However, depending on what you would like to do in and around Split, you might want to stay longer. This post will give you a bit of an idea how to plan your visit to the city and…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Croatia
Croatia is home to some of the most enchanting islands. There are more than 1000 islands most of which are tiny and uninhabited. To see the most of those picturesque landscapes, island hopping in Croatia is one of the best ways to explore, relax, and sunbath. Therefore, here’s your ultimate guide to best Croatian islands we visited on your recent trip to the country. As our trip started from Dubrovnik, our island hopping begun from the islands near this jewel of Adriatic Sea. Island Hopping in Croatia: LOKRUM Being one of the world’s seven cursed islands, Lokurm is very close to Dubrovnik. It offers spectacular nature with rocky beaches, parks…
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10 Best Things to Do in Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik, known as the Pearl of Adriatic, is one of the most popular destinations in Croatia, and there is no wonder why. Its well preserved old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, is a gorgeous place to explore. It might seem small, but it isn’t. So here’s the list of what to do in Dubrovnik old town. Read what you should know before going to Dubrovnik Dubrovnik Old Town – 10 things to do The Placa or Stradun The inhabitants of old Dubrovnik used to enter the city through two main gates – Ploce and Pile with mobile wooden bridges. Thus, entering the city at night was prohibited. The eastern…
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13 Useful Things You Should Know Before Going to Dubrovnik
Often called the Pearl of Adriatic, Dubrovnik is a stunning city to explore. With its UNESCO World Heritage City Walls, Old Town, oldest pharmacy in Europe, and breathtaking sunsets, the city will leave you amazed and full of different emotions. However, there are a couple of things to know before going to Dubrovnik, packing your backpack and going straight to the airport. 13 Things to know before going to Dubrovnik How to Get to Dubrovnik Depending on where you start your trip, there are plenty of possibilities to get to Dubrovnik. If you choose to begin your Croatian trip from Dubrovnik, then you might want to check out flights from…
