The Pearl of the Adriatic & More Gems on the Dalmatian Coast

Walk Dubrovnik's Old City Walls

Dubrovnik's City Walls are the longest and most complete in Europe. They also make a fascinating way to see the city.

While making the circuit of the city, you can peer down on the narrow streets below, peek into secret courtyards and catch a...

Breathtaking Views From The Wall Walk

The medieval stone wall surrounding the charming seaside city of Dubrovnik is well worth the walk, but head north a bit to sleepy Ston for a more intense wall walk that is not for the faint of heart...

Breathtaking views come with a price tag, in...

The Most-Photographed Beach on Brac Island

Zlatni Rat beach, our Croatian friend told us, is one of the most photographed beaches in Croatia. It took no more time than our arrival there to convince me.

"Zlatni Rat" means "the Golden Cape," and the beach is made up of shining white pebbles...

Ocean Blues and Red Wines

Literally translated to Saint Philip and Jacob, this charming town of about 5,000 inhabitants offers homey hospitality, rocky beaches and sun rays that literally give you a bronzed tan. Not olive, not brown, bronze. The food is delicious at every...

Split--in all its greatness

I snagged this shot up on a hill overlooking the Split harbor and Diocletian's Palace. I loved the tiled roofs, the beautiful blue water, and the perfectly, ancient buildings.

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Partnering with our good friends at TrekTrek, this 8-day trip to Croatia highlights the dramatically beautiful Dalmatian Coast where stark, white, karst mountains plunge down to a clear blue Adriatic sea. The coastline, indented by picturesque...

An unbelievable island with charm for miles

The “queen” of Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian islands, Hvar is abundant with blooming fields of lavender, ancient olive groves, and a coastline known for deep blue water and stoic, fortified buildings of centuries ago. Stroll the famous main...

Blue Grotto

If you are able to tour the Pakleni Islands near Hvar in Croatia ask to be taken to Bisevo to see the blue grotto. Once you are there you will be taken in a small embarkation as the entrance to the cave is only 1.5 meters high. Once you enter your...

Mini Pearl

If Dubrovnik is the Pearl of the Adriatic then Hvar Town is Mini Pearl. It has everything to offer that Dubrovnik has but on a far smaller scale.

Hvar Town is a picturesque little town located, nestled in a small bay, on the southwestern coast of...