Situated on the crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, the small country of Croatia was a melting pot of cultures for many centuries and, in this article, we’re exploring the various foreign influences on Croatian food. Illyrian tribes, Greeks, Romans, and later Venetians left a significant impact on the … Read More
It’s June 2020. My girlfriend – now fiancée – was supposed to have moved to the Czech Republic to live with me, but here came an unexpected obstacle. As a Brit living in Prague I was banned from entering the US, and Kate was banned from entering Europe. Then the … Read More
With so many amazing destinations waiting to be discovered, deciding where to go in 2023 can be a bit overwhelming. But fear not. Our team of local experts across Europe has come up with a list of the best places to visit in 2023. Whether it’s a winter wonderland or … Read More
There are many reasons to visit Croatia and sampling the country’s superb wine is certainly one of them, with wineries in the Split region being among the best places to try Croatian wine. Thanks to the Greeks bringing grapevines with them on their expeditions around Europe, wine has been made … Read More
2020 was a terrible year for all of us. People have lost love ones. Lives and businesses have affected badly by the pandemic. And yet in the sadness, humans always look for the positive elements. There have been plenty of articles being written about what travel will look like, specifically … Read More
Real estate with a waterfront view isn’t exactly in short supply in Croatia, however, the Plavac Mali grape variety enjoys the sort of views that most can only dream of. This red grape, whose name translates to ‘small blue’, is indigenous to Croatia and the most widely used grape in … Read More
With so much coastline Croatian cuisine has some standout seafood dishes. Here are nine of our favorites, and where to try them.
Hvar is without a doubt the most famous Croatian island. Hvar’s reputation as a destination for the rich and famous might have been carefully cultivated in recent years but its popularity with celebrities is not a new phenomenon. Former British king Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson visited in 1936. Jackie … Read More
Croatia might not be the first country that springs to mind when it comes to wine but Croatians nurture a long tradition of winemaking. Historical evidence suggests that either Phoenicians or Greeks introduced winemaking on Dalmatian islands, so some parts of Croatia have been producing wine for more than 2,000 … Read More
With almost as many UNESCO World Heritage Sites as leader-of-the-pack Italy per square mile, Croatia’s packed with places of historical, cultural and natural significance. Visiting several of these places on your custom Croatia tour is a must. Without further ado, here’s all Croatia’s UNESCO Sites, listed in chronological order of … Read More