// // 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...
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...
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...
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...
// // For such a small city, Dubrovnik offers quite a bit to see and do. We barely could cover it in our three days there. Unfortunately we never did get to explore the hills above Dubrovnik, Island Lokrum, or the outside city of Dubrovnik. We did make it to the main...
On our first full day we immediately set off to see the main attractions Dubrovnik had to offer. The first, and mostly highly recommended, was the walk along the Dubrovnik Wall. We started the walk at the Pile Gate side entrance, inside the wall. I think it was 50...
Eight of us met for this trip, so we decided the best way to experience Dubrovnik was to stay in a local apartment in the center of old town. This was a great call, but be aware, that few vehicles are permitted to travel within the city walls, so plan to roll &...
Before moving into the details of vacationing in Croatia, I think it’s important to establish the history of Dubrovnik, Croatia and their relationship to the surrounding area, which was once Yugoslavia. I’ll be referring to the recent war and the attitudes of the...
