Tucked into the western foothills of Učka, the picturesque village of Boljun once held great strategic importance. Perched on a 254-metre hill, with steep slopes guarding it on three sides, this old fortified town now rests in quiet beauty, carrying its history gently through time. For those […]
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Nin: a tiny Croatian town in central Dalmatia, rich in heritage
Situated in a lagoon on the eastern shore, surrounded by sandy beaches and linked by old stone bridges, Nin is a tiny ancient town shaped by thousands of years of history.
Split: where time walks with You, Dalmatia, Croatia
As the largest city in Dalmatia and the second largest and most populous city in Croatia, Split offers many attractions for travellers of different interests and ages. Split is a city located on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea, renowned for its rich history and stunning […]
Hike to Mali Golak: a scenic forest peak in Trnovski Gozd
Set into the “Trnovski Gozd”mountain area in Slovenia overlookingAjdovščina, Vipava Valley, Julian and Kamnik Alps; Mali Golak Peak (1495 m) peak is simple but wonderful hiking trip. Set in Slovenia’s Trnovski Gozd plateau above Ajdovščina, Golaki is a modest yet rewarding hiking destination. It offers wide views […]
Step on Hvar: a guide to the highlights while slowing down on the sunniest island in Dalmatia
The Island of Hvar, situated in central Dalmatia, Croatia, is green and diverse.
A guide to Labin: discovering the charm of southeastern Istria
Labin that is also known as ancient Albona situated on a 315-metre high hill of southeastern Istria seems to be at a glance the town having the invisible streets. Yet, those streets won’t stay hidden. When one starts searching for the traces to discover them, he’ll soon […]
A gentle hike to Sveto Brdo (1751 m): rising above the Adriatic and its endless horizons
Setinto thePaklenica National Park, on the southern Velebit mountain range, Sveto Brdo (1,751 m) is nothing less than a “Saint Hill.” And not without reason. First, it offers one of the most magnificent views in Croatia, stretching all the way to the Zadar archipelago. Second, to truly hike […]
Mangart: via-ferrata climb to a Slovenian gem in the Julian Alps
Located into the western Julian Alps mountain range with ends of the Mangart and Trenta Valleys, Mangart (2,679 metres, 8,789 ft) is rocky-splendid and plentiful of stunning horizons. Mangart is a must-do for via ferrata lovers! This dramatic rocky peak in the western Julian Alps offers breathtaking […]
Things to do in Poreč – an ancient town on the west coast of Istria
Along with the Roman legacy and the Euphrasian Basilica, for which the most famous, ancient Poreč, preserving its Mediterranean charm, will fulfil the desire of every traveller in search of an escape from everyday life. The Mediterranean town located in the central part of the western coast […]
Things to do in Pazin: the medieval place set above the cleft makes a heart of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia
Located in the Istrian peninsula’s very centre, on a 262 meters high cliff above the pit that is the subject of numerous legends, Pazin is vibrant and relaxed. The old Pazin town located right above the Pazin Pit (Pazinska Jama) standing like a knight seems to be […]