
Hvar, Croatia: 6 cool and 3 not so cool things about this island paradise
A trip to Croatia isn't complete without a visit to one of the country's many islands. Hvar, Croatia sits right off the coast from Split. An hour long ferry will transport you from the bustling mainland to the 68 kilometer long island. The population of 11,000 is...

Understanding Schengen – Know before you go – Long term travel in Europe
Traveling in Europe is great! In fact, I've spent the last seven months in Europe. I was able to explore Spain and the Camino de Santiago, Zagreb, Croatia, and some great cities along the Adriatic. It has been a blast, but due to the length of my visit, I had to know...

Dubrovnik: I blame you for continuing this depraved obsession with Robin Hood movies
Dubrovnik, Croatia is yet again the location for another movie set. It seems like the city council just can't say "no" to a Hollywood offer. Recent movies and television shows shot in Dubrovnik include Star Wars: Episode VIII, Game of Thrones, a Bollywood flick or...

6 & 3: Split – Six cool things and three not so cool things about Croatia’s second largest city
Split is Croatia's second largest city. It has a reputation for being a "working man's city" instead of a vacation destination, but I don't believe that is a fair representation. Split sits on the Adriatic just like its more popular southern neighbor, Dubrovnik. It...

Best Walks in Dubrovnik
My favorite way to get to know a city is by walking its streets. I will inevitably come across the tourist spots but somehow I can always count on my feet to take me somewhere a little off the beaten path. I am thankful that Dubrovnik proved to be no different! So if...