Travelers history of Split Croatia

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Before visiting Split, it’s handy to know the history, otherwise the whole place can be a bit confusing. Today Split is large Croatian city of about 200,000 citizens. Split is the economic and administrative center of Central Dalmatia, and a large tourist area. The history of Split is fascinating. Split was first settled at the [...]

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Guide to Split Croatia

Guide to Split Croatia

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Our ferry from Hvar docked in split near the entrance to Diocletian’s Palace. We parked our bags with members or our group, then Tony and I ventured through the gates into the city to seek out our hotel and find the best path to get there from the dock. The Adriatic side of the palace [...]

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Traveling from Hvar to Split

Posted on 23. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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After 3 full days we had to depart Hvar for our final destination of Split Croatia. We had one final drink at Carpe Diem and boarded the ferry for the two hour trip up the coast. Our entire group had fallen deeply for Hvar, and given the chance, we would have stayed there for the [...]

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A Guide to Sv. Jerolim Island

Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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The Pakleni islands roll out directly from Hvar town into the blue Adriatic. They are the primary destination for tourists, locals and naturalists to get sun and relax. The Pakleni islands are made up of 5 main islands, Sv. Jerolim, Marinkovac, Sv. Klement, Stipanska, and Palmizana. We took a water taxi to Sv. Jerolim [...]

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Fortica Spanjola, The Fortress of Hvar

Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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On a photo outing, Tony and I climbed deep through the streets of Hvar Town, then up the switchback roads to the Fortica Spanjola. The Fortress dates back to the 1 millennium BCE when it was first built as by Dalmatian Illyrians. The current Fortica Spanjola was created in the 16th Century to protect the [...]

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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 Hvar

Posted on 20. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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It had been a very long day. Worth every mile. The Peljesac Peninsula is absolutely beautiful and enough off the beaten path to where you feel adventuresome, but not lost in the wilderness. The roads are in excellent condition and there is an abundance of water taxis and ferries to neighboring islands. While Croatia is [...]

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Eating Oysters in Mali Ston Croatia

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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On our way back through the Peljesac Peninsula we stopped in Mali Ston, which is right next to Ston. Mali Ston is where the most renowned Croatian Oyster bay is located. They also farm muslces and other shell fish. We stopped at a local restaurant that is just feet from the Oyster bay for, what [...]

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Exploring the Island of Korcula Croatia

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Korcula (pronounced Korchula) is a stunning island known for it’s secluded beaches, uninhabited neighboring islands, exquisite arts and rich culture. It’s thought that the famed explorer Marco Polo (1254-1342) was born here. Much like Dubrovnik the city of Korcula is encased in a stone fortification with defensive towers and one of the most beautiful [...]

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Wine Tasting at the Grgich Winery

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Miljenko (Mike) Grgich returned to his birth-home of Croatia from a successful career as a winemaker and winery owner in California to realize the dream of opening his own winery in his native land. The Grgich Winery is in Trstenik, on the Peljesac Peninsula. It’s housed in a plain stone building that was once a [...]

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