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...
by Alex Schmidt | Dec 13, 2016 | Croatia, Winter tips
Where can you find the best Advent Festival in Europe, you ask? Probably in a place that you’d least expect: Zagreb. That’s right, Croatia’s inland capital brought home the title of Best Christmas Market in Europe by European Best Destinations for...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 30, 2016 | Croatia, Winter tips
While most associate Dubrovnik with the summer, the authentic spirit within the winter months cannot be found in peak tourism season. You won’t find the Old Town surrounded by cruise ships. You won’t find the Stradun congested with tourists and selfie sticks. You...
by Alex Schmidt | Nov 23, 2016 | Croatia, Ston
Who needs the crowded Great Wall of China, when you can have the Great Wall of Europe all to yourself? Technically called the Walls of Ston, this lesser known attraction towers over the small town of Ston and surrounding Dalmatian countryside. For adventure junkies...
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by Alex Schmidt | Nov 16, 2016 | Croatia, Ston
Experience the magic of the coastal countryside. Cloaked in vineyards and painted with desolate Adriatic coves, Pelješac is one of Croatia’s best kept secrets. 70 kilometers outside of Dubrovnik, the region is home to quality wines, fresh oysters, and endless seaside...
