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Category Archives: Croatia
My Croatian Itinerary – Part 7: Ljubljana in Slovenia
In part 6 of my Croatian itinerary, published way back in June last year, I recounted out stay in the Istria Peninsula. The next day we left Croatia for Slovenia. We stopped at the little mediaeval town of Vodnjan (Dignano) … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Croatia, Sightseeing, Slovenia
Tagged dragon bridge, Ljubljana, Slovenia, triple bridge, vodnjan
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My Croatian Itinerary – Part 6: Porec and Pula in Istria
The previous leg of our Croatian itinerary (Part 5) ended at Plitvice lakes which were truly the highlight of our trip. The next stage of our journey took us to Porec in the very Italian peninsula of Istria. We arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Croatia, Cycling, Sightseeing, Travelling, Uncategorized
Tagged Euphrasian Episcopal Complex, Novrigrad, Porec, Pula, swimming shoes, Villa Letan
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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Porec, Croatia
Porec is on the peninsula of Istria, which lies in three countries: Italy, Croatia and Slovenia. Having visited all three countries, I would say that the cultural dominance is Italian. Porec itself is built on a peninsula and is famous … Continue reading
My Croatian Itinerary – Part 5: Sibenik, Zadar & Plitvice
We left Dubrovnik for Zadar on a Sunday morning at the end of July and it was already very hot. Along the way there were countless vendors selling fruit and vegetables, often with makeshift showers to keep their watermelons cool! … Continue reading
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Tagged Apartmani Lipa, Plitvice Lakes, The Greeting of the Sun, the Sea Organ, Zadar
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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Zadar, Croatia
Zadar is a fascinating mixture of old and new, including the Church of Saint Donat built in the 9th century, the remains of a Roman forum from the 1st century, modern shopping streets and the famous sea organ. The sea … Continue reading
The Eternal Dilemma of What to Pack
Let’s face it. No matter what you do, you’ll never look like a local. It takes years of living in a country to blend in with the masses, and even then, your hairstyle or the way you walk or wear … Continue reading
My Croatian Itinerary – Part 4: Split, Mostar & Dubrovnik
When we got to Split from Ancona in Italy, we drove off the ferry and were immediately searched. Maybe the customs official found it strange we should have so much luggage. Well, the car fridge already takes up a fair … Continue reading
My Croatian Itinerary – Part 3: Ancona
Well, as I explained in Part 2, I left Milan furious as a result of our huge garage bill. I hate being had. We took the motorway straight to Ancona on the Adriatic Coast about 400 kilometers away and got … Continue reading
Sunday’s Travel Photos – Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
I had never seen colours like those in the Plitvice Lakes National Park before. Every view was more marvellous than the one before!
