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Zadar, Things to DO. Photo credit@R. Zdravko

Zadar: where the Past Whispers and the Present Breathes Slowly, Croatia

Entirely surrounded by the Adriatic Sea, Zadar may not be huge, but it shines with character. The town is full of remarkable architecture, and its surroundings offer some of the best cruising possibilities across Zadar’s central Dalmatian archipelago—providing a truly unique Middle Dalmatian experience Being the fifth-largest city in Croatia and Dalmatia’s second-largest city, with […]

Gračišće, whispers of stone.

Things to do in Gračišće, central Istria – slowly

Located in the central part of the Istrian peninsula on a 454 meters high hill, Gračišće is picturesque with breathtaking views. While entering Gračišće which has risen on a living rock with steep slopes, one will see this place is an exciting spot foreveryone. One will enjoy the sites and heritage, while others would get […]

Ilok, where the Danube rests. Photo credit R. Zdravko, 2015

Things to do in Ilok, the easternmost of Croatia

Formed on a hill overlooking the Danube, Ilok is picturesque, surrounded by wide vineyards and filled with cellars. If you are looking for specific destinations, picturesque Slavonia places or Syrmia (local Srijem), are certainly one of the choices. The region located in the east, between the great rivers the Danube, Drava and Sava, will reveal many things: wheat […]

Brseč, towel. Photo credit by Zdravko Rajko

Things to do in Brseč

The scenic village of Brseč, with its colourful Mediterranean architecture, is a place not to be missed if you wish to feel the full essence of the northern Adriatic’s smaller, quieter gems.   Set on a 157-meter-high rock, scenic Brseč is dominated with a bell tower and tiny houses made of colourful facades in combination blue […]

Draguć, the painter’s stillness streets.

Things to do in Draguć – a colourful jewel in central Istria, Croatia

In the very heart of Istria, tucked gently among rolling green hills, lies Draguć (Italian: Draguccio) — a small town of tightly woven stone houses, where history and silence live side by side. Another Istrian gem overlooking scenic Butoniga Lake is artistic and ancient.  Draguć has continued to exist for almost the entire millennium. It […]

Buje, picturesque streets. Photo credit by Zdravko Rajko

Things to do in Buje, a picturesque town in northern Istria

Perched on a 222-metre hill in northern Istria, the small town of Buje is marked by its two proud bell towers. From here, views open over rolling green landscapes, while the town itself shines in colour and quiet charm. Although the place would “enter the history” in 1102 with the name” Castrum Bulleae” written in […]

Fažana, the gentle harbor.

Slow Down in Fažana: A Seaside Village with Soul

Located on the coast of the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula, Fažana is picturesque and small, but ancient and traditionally fishing. Walking through the cobbled streets of Fažana always inspires me, especially at sunset. Apart from being known as the ” Gate of the Brijuni Islands “, the famous National Park located on the other side of […]

Bale, Istria

Bale, a picturesque story about stone architecture

Bale rests gently on a 142-metre hill, gazing toward the Istrian coast — a quiet medieval gem, wrapped in a calm that feels timeless. Bale today exude the harmony of narrow streets, surrounded by Gothic buildings, houses and squares, built throughout history. Authentic stone architecture is the main motif in the streets. Walking through these streets one can still […]