
Dubrovnik has proven to be a great base for exploring this part of the Adriatic coastline and it’s many attractions. Before leaving, there’s just time to escape the Old Town and head to the port area. This is a far cry from the little harbour in the Old Town – a huge inlet designed for…

It was always going to be an early start; a day trip from Dubrovnik to Bosnia-Herzegovina. So the plan was to have an early night. But some of the best parts of travel come when the unexpected happens. And on the stroke of 9pm, I heard the sound of singing from my apartment, accompanies by…

It has to be said that Dubrovnik’s Old town is pretty compact. Spending more than a couple of days based here can make you begin to feel that you’ve seen it ll. But it’s only when you step out of teh street and into its buildings that you discover more than enough to fill a…

Many cities have ancient walls which you can explore. But few are more stunning – or more compete – than those in Dubrovnik. And to get the best out of a visit, get here early; by 10am during the peak season it’s possible that you’ll have to queue up, and then continually stop and start…

Many tourist destinations ar pretty dead first thing in the morning. Get up early and you may find that many of the shops are closed, bar staff are attentively cleaning up after the night before and nothing really gets going until lunchtime. In Dubrovnik, it’s different. 8.30am and the coach loads are already arriving, many…

When I first visited Dubrovnik in 2013, Croatia was only just taking off as a major holiday destination for visitors from the UK. It had long been a favourite for many Europeans, and global visitors were shown its charms via giant cruise ships sailing down the Adriatic coast. And then it all changed. Game of…