Brela is the first village you hit on the Makarska Riviera when you drive south from Split, and for many people it is also the last one they need. About 1,600 people live here, squeezed between Biokovo mountain and a long chain of pebble beaches with pine trees growing almost into the sea. Punta Rata,
Šolta sits 16 km off Split, close enough to see from the Riva on a clear day, and yet it is still the island most people forget. Ask a tourist about the Dalmatian islands, and you hear Hvar, Brač and Vis. Hardly anyone mentions Šolta. I have been coming here for years, and I have
Living in Split, Omiš is my backyard. It is just 25 km down the coast, so I have visited countless times: for a swim, a rafting trip, or simply lunch by the river or dinner in town. I even have a bit of history in the town myself, as about 20 years ago I ran
For years I have been travelling between Split and Dubrovnik, and each time I looked at the wall of Ston from the coastal road, I kept repeating to myself, “One day you will have to visit and figure out why the wall is located in such a strange place.” I finally managed to do that
On all my many visits to the old town of Dubrovnik and its famous walls, I have always looked over at Lokrum and thought, “I need to visit it next time I’m here.” Well, that never happened for years — until recently, when I finally made it to Lokrum together with my cameraman — and
If you are planning a holiday in the Dubrovnik area, I recommend checking out Mlini and Srebreno — two charming villages located about 11–12 km south of Dubrovnik. Recently, I visited the Dubrovnik area and stayed in Mlini, which turned out to be a fantastic experience. The village is incredibly relaxing, while still offering easy
Cavtat is a super charming coastal village located 20 km south of Dubrovnik Old Town and a few km from the Dubrovnik Airport. Cavtat actually existed way before Dubrovnik did. It was founded by the Greeks in the 6th century BC under the name Epidaurus, and later it became a Roman settlement with the name
Dubrovnik Airport („Ruđer Bošković“) is located about 20 km southeast of Dubrovnik. It is the third-largest airport in Croatia, handling over 3 million passengers annually. While it primarily serves Dubrovnik, it’s also a key gateway for travellers heading to coastal towns in Montenegro. In the video below, I show you what it’s like to arrive
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Most people visit Dubrovnik for the UNESCO-protected walled Old Town and, in recent years, for its role as King’s Landing in Game of Thrones! Fewer people come for a beach holiday, but Dubrovnik actually has quite a few beaches — more than 10 within the city limits. Personally, I never connected Dubrovnik with beaches. During
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I finally made it to Mljet, a destination that has been on my bucket list for over 20 years. I even managed to visit Mljet Island twice within the same week! Did Mljet disappoint me? Not at all. On the contrary, I loved the island and its National Park, and I will definitely be coming
