croatia
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Adriatic Adventure Part 6 – How to do it
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…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 4 – Palaces, Mountains and Wine
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…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 3 – From Forts to Fat Bastards
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…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 2 – An Iron Throne
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…
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Adriatic Adventure – Part 1 – Winter Is Coming
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…
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Zagreb – Budapest (via Vienna)
The map above shows the route I had planned to take today. A two stage trip via the small town of Pragersko. However, there are four words nobody likes to hear, whatever the language. They are universally met with disdain, and instantly bring about a state of anger, or even panic. And when those four…
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Zig-a-zig Zagreb
Zagreb’s charm is not immediately apparent when I first arrive. I’m staying at the Central Hotel, having failed to find rooms at the alternative Tyne Tees and Westward Hotels. (Again, a joke there for anyone over 50 and from the UK). So the hotel certainly lives up to its name – just across the street…
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Ljubliana – Zagreb
Waking up to a very wet Ljubljana, it’s the first time it’s rained during this trip, which is at least something. But a change in weather conditions means more clothing dilemmas. I’ve packed for just about every eventuality, but this is the first time I’ve had to reach for a waterproof coat. I have a…
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Highway to… Somewhere.
One of the easiest ways to get around Dubrovnik, beyond the Old Town, is by bus. And for about £3 you can buy a ticket that lasts all day. Where to go with that ticket is a different matter, as I enquire at the travel kiosk by the Pile Gate. “So it’s 30 Kuna –…
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A Palatial Performance
There’s no doubt that I love live music, and on my travels I’ve seen gigs in some pretty unusual settings. If I’m being honest, I prefer small back street bars where you can mix with the locals and soak in the atmosphere. So for tonight’s performance, I feel right at home. If not a little…
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