Croatia

Korčula, Croatia - A Cool Island by Design

The island of Korčula in Croatia is cool by design. Its old town was designed by the Venetians. The ocean breezes weave through the carefully laid out streets designed by the Venetians to optimize...

Lokrum, the Cursed Island of Croatia

Lokrum is a cursed island just off the coast of Croatia near Dubrovnik. Lorkum rises above the sea with a sheer wall of tan colored rocks topped by a layer of green trees. The island is surrounded by...

The City of Game of Thrones

Dubrovnik is perhaps the most beautiful city on the Adriatic Sea. The orange roofs, bright coloured walls make a great contrast with the blue of the Adriatic. It is also a very popular cruise port...

‘Isle of Dogs’ Dubrovnik

The old town of Dubrovnik is buzzing with tourist activity. iPhones and selfie sticks galore, it’s safe to say that on my last day of our holiday I was keen to venture away from the hustle and...

Hostels are not just for younger travelers

My international travels did not begin until I was 47. I was on a super tight budget, so I learned about hostels. Everything I read talked all about the party life for young people. Was I crazy to...