Croatia Travel Blog

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Dubrovnik Croatia is known as the “Jewel of the Adriatic” for good reason. It’s timeless beauty is encased in ancient fortress walls that surround Old Town Dubrovnik. I shot photos on the Dubrovnik wall, visited the history of Dubrovnik at the Rector’s Palace, Big Onofrio’s Fountain, and the Church of St. Blaise. We had cocktails at Cafe Buza and listened to American Jazz at the Troubadour Jazz Cafe.

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 Kuna to enter. When doing this [...]

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 & carry your [...]

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 people throughout this blog. So this primer will help those new to [...]