Croatia Travel Guides - The Mindful Mermaid

Local Croatia travel tips

As an American expat living in Dubrovnik, Croatia, I STILL am blown away by the beauty of Croatia. I’ve traveled all over the country and love sharing tips to help others experience the best of the culture and natural wonders this country has to offer. I also offer a number of services as a Croatia travel consultant, including custom itinerary crafting, group trips, and even destination weddings. You may contact me at themindfulmermaidblog@gmail.com for my rates and availability.

The Insider Dubrovnik Travel Guide | Dubrovnik Travel Blog

A comprehensive travel guide written by locals and expats.

The Ultimate Insider’s Guide to Split | Croatia Travel Blog

Everything you need to know for an authentic Split experience:

The 15 Best Beaches in Dubrovnik, Croatia

For a fairly small town, Dubrovnik sure does have an abundance of beaches. Even though the Old Town gets packed with tourists in the summer months, there are surely enough seaside escapes to go around for everyone. And as an American expat in Dubrovnik, I can tell you...

5 Tourist Traps to Avoid in Croatia | Croatia Travel Blog

Don’t make the same mistakes most tourists make in Croatia…

Travel to Croatia With Me! (Croatia Group Trip October 2018)

While many consider Croatia a dream destination, I’m one of the lucky few foreigners that actually get to call this nature-haven home. Since I came here to study abroad in and later returned to live, I’ve gained insider knowledge of the entire Croatia region that you...

Dubrovnik travel guides

A Local’s Guide to Camping in Dubrovnik

You don’t need to stay in luxury accommodation to experience the best of Dubrovnik, Croatia. In fact, camping in Dubrovnik may be the best ways to immerse in the region’s lush, seaside landscape for a fraction of the cost of any hotel or apartment. Pitching tent in...

The 15 Best Beaches in Dubrovnik, Croatia

House of Nature Dubrovnik: Organic and Locally Sourced Skincare Products

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...