Trogir, Croatia a Fairytale Island City
The hotel I wanted to stay in was full, but they recommended another property. I got a great deal on the blue suite in a villa with a private balcony, just off the main square. The Basics: Trogir, Croatia Currency: Croatian Kuna Thank you: "H'vala" or "Fala" which is...
Photos from Hvar, Croatia
Last stop, Trogir
Photos from Korçula, Croatia
The island of Korçula has been inhabited since the Neolithic era. It is currently the second most inhabited island in Croatia. My room was in a tower that "Marco Polo stayed in." The host for my room has a wine cellar. All food and drinks were free during my stay....
Side Trip to Lopud Island, Croatia
Lopud is a small island off the coast of Croatia near Dubrovnik. You can travel there by a Jadrolinija ferry. There are no cars on the island but you can hike via footpath. A fort and a small church from the 15th century are on the top of the hill. Next stop,...
Dubrovnik, Croatia: Pearl of the Adriatic
Side trip to Lopud...
Journey to Mostar, Bosnia and a Visit to Stari Most
A narrow windy road through a river valley connects Sarajevo to Mostar. Pockmarked buildings in small towns, shadows of war. We stopped for lunch at a beautiful restaurant along a river in the shadow of the green valley. A manmade tributary of the river flows...
Travel Photos from Sarajevo and Old Town
It was a long walk from my friend's home to the center of Sarajevo. It could be done in a few hours, or taxis were quick and inexpensive. Sarajevo Landmarks Click a photo to enlarge and see a slideshow. [gallery type="rectangular" size="large"...
Sarajevo, Bosnia: Diesel in the Valley, Remnants of War
We drove through the night from the coast to Sarajevo. The first thing I noticed was the change in temperature. While the coast was warm, sunny, and swimable, the mountains of Sarajevo greeted me with the crisp freshness of a fall quickly approached by winter. The...
Makarska Riviera, Croatia, Dalmatian Coast
Croatia's Dalmatian Coast is a magical place. Mediterranean climate, olive trees, pebble beaches, tiny seaside villages, and ancient ruins. We stayed in a home near the north end of the Makarska Riviera. Local cuisine was prepared in an outdoor kitchen on the patio....
Diocletian’s Palace, Split, Croatia
Diocletian's Palace is located in Split, Croatia and dates back to 309 AD. It was used as a military fortress and a retirement home by...