
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…

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…

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…
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 –…