by Alex Schmidt | Apr 30, 2018 | Conscious brands, Croatia, Dubrovnik
In college, I became THAT girl with the collection of Paraben free lotions, organic body scrubs, and aluminum-free deodorants. But sadly, moving abroad to Europe took my skincare routine to the wayside. I must have spent hours in at Mueller, DM, and local pharmacies...
by Alex Schmidt | Jan 31, 2018 | Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Whenever I’m asked about why I chose Dubrovnik, I end up narrating the same sensational monologue from start to finish. I could never find the right words to describe the carefree, yet often chaotic, way of life that keeps me coming back. It dawned upon me when...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 4, 2017 | Croatia
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: October is my favorite time in Dubrovnik. The crowds begin to die down, the weather is sunny with a nice breeze, and I still consider it warm enough for swimming. If that’s not enough to visit during this month, now there’s...
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by Alex Schmidt | Oct 24, 2017 | Croatia, Mljet Island
Voted the Croatian island with the best nature by Lonely Planet, Mljet is the place to go when you want to leave it all behind and get lost in Dalmatia’s purest nature. The island’s beauty draws in a mixture of locals and tourists from around the world, and sets an...
by Alex Schmidt | Jul 16, 2017 | Croatia, Croatia tips
(This article was originally published in Croatia Week Magazine.) In a matter of a few years, Croatia has transformed from Europe’s hidden gem to Europe’s hottest holiday destination. With spotless beaches along the Adriatic, national parks full of waterfalls, and...
by Alex Schmidt | Dec 23, 2016 | Croatia, Winter tips
Throughout my entire childhood (okay, adulthood too) I dreamed of opening my closet only to find it a portal to Narnia. The winter wonderland that C.S Lewis described in his fantasy novels captured the imagination and hearts of millions. But what if I told you that...
