Category Archives: Croatia

Five Unforgettable Places I Have Visited

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

When we discovered Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon recently, I added it to the list of places that have left an indelible mark on me because they were totally unexpected and totally overwhelming. At the same time, I was asked to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Blogger Round-Up: Colmar in Alsace – Zadar in Croatia – Saint Valentine’s Day in Paris

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

In this week’s Blogger Round-Up, Carolyn from Holidays to Europe takes us to Colmar, which is one of my favourites places in Alsace, with its picturesque canals while Chasing the Donkey gives us an insider’s tour of Zadar in Croatia … Continue reading →

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My Croatian Itinerary – Part 7: Ljubljana in Slovenia

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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My Croatian Itinerary – Part 6: Porec and Pula in Istria

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Porec, Croatia

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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My Croatian Itinerary – Part 5: Sibenik, Zadar & Plitvice

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Zadar, Croatia

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Dubrovnik

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp
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The Eternal Dilemma of What to Pack

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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My Croatian Itinerary – Part 4: Split, Mostar & Dubrovnik

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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