Croatia Travel Blog

Shooting photos on the Dubrovnik Wall

Posted on 29. May, 2008 by John Brackett.

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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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Visiting Brac Island Croatia

Posted on 24. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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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 Brac [...]

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Diocletian’s Palace

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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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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Discovering Hvar Town

Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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They call Hvar “Queen of the Dalmatian Islands” because it is literally paradise. Hvar has a rich history as a strategic and commerce center. More recently it has become the famous as “The New Riviera”.

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Traveling to Montenegro from Dubrovnik

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Montenegro is just being discovered as a tour destination. Our travels took us from the undisturbed fjords to the medieval town of Budva, to the man-made island of “Our lady of The Rock” in the Bay of Kotor and the luxury island hotel of Sveti Stefan.