Croatia Travel Blog

Guide to Hotels and Restaurants in Hvar

Posted on 05. Jun, 2008 by John Brackett.

We stayed at the Hotel Amfora, which is located conveniently about 5 minutes walk from Hvar Town. We loved the location because it was close to Hvar Town, within walking distance from excellent local rock beach areas, and stylish enough to provide comfort to travelers that are used to sophisticated accommodations.

We stayed at the Hotel [...]

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Kamerlengo Fortress In Trogir Croatia

Posted on 02. Jun, 2008 by John Brackett.

We ventured out of the rear entrance to the town that opens on the beautiful cafe lined waterfront. After a quick refreshment of cokes and coffee we made our way down to Kamerlengo Fortress. Built as a naval base by the Venetians in the 14th Century, the high walls, turret posts and large single entry [...]

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Shooting photos on the Dubrovnik Wall

Posted on 29. May, 2008 by John Brackett.

The city opens the gates to the Dubrovnik wall daily around 8:00 am, and closes them before dusk. This is unfortunate, because some of the best photography to be had along the Dalmation coast is on this wall. You’ll want to make sure to take as much gear as possible because there is no way to get down once you’re on your way. Our apartment was in the middle of the city, but even if I forgot something, it would have been a major hassle to go back and get it.

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Traveling to Trogir Croatia

Posted on 26. Apr, 2008 by John Brackett.

We took a day trip about an hour north of Split to the famed city of Trogir. We left the confines of Dioclencian’s Palace for the local bus station. Catching the bus to Trogir is very easy, the schedules are in plain site and people are very helpful in providing directions. After a bit more [...]

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Visiting Bol Beach Croatia

Posted on 24. Apr, 2008 by John Brackett.

Arriving in Bol we made our way down a long tree-lined pathway towards Bol Beach. There are small cafes at the start of the path. We stopped at one for our typical lunch of Pizza and beer. You can catch a trolly train here that goes directly to Bol Beach, about 2 miles down the [...]

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Touring Old Town Kotor in Montenegro

Posted on 01. Feb, 2008 by John Brackett.

We traveled for maybe 45 minutes after Perast, curving around roads along the bay of Kotor until we stopped before the ominous image of enormous bulwarks that guarded the Old City of Kotor.

Kotor is the known for being the best preserved medieval town in the mediterranean. The architecture features a great number of cathedrals, churches, [...]

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Visiting Brac Island Croatia

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

Brac is the third largest Croatian coast island, and the largest in the central Dalmatian coast. It spreads almost 400 Kilometers and hosts a population of almost 14,000 people. The Brac channel separates the island from the mainland. The island is reachable from the Splitska Vrata (Spit Channel), the Hvar Channel or by the [...]

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A Brief History of Trogir Croatia

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

Trogir Croatia has a rich history of art, commerce, and occupation. Originally a Roman municipality Trogir was conveniently close to Salona, the center of Roman rule in Dalmatia. In the 6th Century, the Croats settled there and brought the arts. The Venetians raided Trogir in the 12th Century during the Venetian war with Hungary for [...]

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St. Lawrence Cathedral In Trogir Croatia

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

St. Lawrence Cathedral is the most famous and most visible of the town’s monuments. It’s prominently situated on the main square with a bell tower that reaches far above the town. The portal of artistic Master Rodovan, which guards the entrance, is one of the most significant monuments in Croatia. It’s worth the 5 Kuna [...]

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Diocletian’s Palace

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

Split is living ancient history. Diocletian’s Palace still stands as a monument to the power of the Roman Empire. Medieval buildings that sprout from the Palace walls have been converted to modern shops, cafes and hotels.

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