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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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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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Traveling through the Peljesac Peninsula

Posted on 19. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Our 5th day into the trip we left Dubrovnik for a next destination of Hvar. We wanted to take in some of the other Dalmatian coast sites on our way, so we scheduled a van to take us instead of flying or taking the ferry. We asked for a full day, so we could make [...]

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Arriving in Dubrovnik

Posted on 06. Jan, 2008 by John Brackett.

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Our trip to Croatia started in Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. We flew from LA through Heathrow and directly into Dubrovnik. Flying along the coast of the Adriatic wetted my appetite for what was to come. The skies were clear giving outstanding views of the French Alps, the coasts of Italy, Slovenia and finally [...]