Hiking in the Plitvice Lakes – one of the world’s most beautiful locations
Previous visitors to the Plitvice Lakes National Park know all about its unbelievable beauty and stunning nature. But even if you haven’t visited in person, you have surely seen magical photos that almost replicate the experience of visiting this part of Croatia. It may come as no surprise, therefore, that a recent study has revealed […]
Newly published Croatian crime novel – Mother of Sorrows by Jurica Pavičić
Calling all fans of crime fiction! This month will see the English-language publication of Mother of Sorrows, the latest novel from Croatian author Jurica Pavičić. The book comes out on 25th June 2026, published as a paperback original by Bitter Lemon Press, and will be priced at £10.99. Mother of Sorrows is a tale of […]
Croatia is the top destination for a temper-free holiday!
The summer holidays are almost upon us, which means that the big family holiday is but a few weeks away. Holidaying with little ones (and not so little ones) in tow can present challenges to parents, and all parents (myself included) want to ensure time away is enjoyed by everyone – and as fuss-free as […]
There is amazing hiking around Rijeka, even without a car!
Regular contributor John from Rijeka recently shared a highly entertaining account of climbing the Via Ferrata Bat in Dalmatia. A keen adventurer, here John shares with us the many options for hiking around Rijeka, including on the nearby islands. Very helpfully, John recommends (and includes transport information for) many hikes that are possible without a […]
Croatia in the off-season – absolutely worth visiting!
For the past few months, I have been in touch with a traveller to Croatia who was planning on visiting the country in the off-season. The lovely lady in question, Emily, was fully aware that March and April weren’t beach and sunbathing time – but seeing as she’s from California, those weren’t a priority for […]
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