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 | Europe
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 | Nov 16, 2016 | Europe, 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...
by Alex Schmidt | Oct 5, 2016 | Croatia
(My piece was originally published in Croatia Week) You can hear the faint jazz music in the distance complimented by a quiet chatter and a gentle clinking of wine glasses. Freshly painted artwork is delicately placed along archaic brick walls. The dimly lit candle...
