Croatia is blessed with a rich history and great natural beauty, and the state ensures that these treasures are well preserved, with constant renovations and careful maintenance. Consequently, as of May 2009, Croatia has seven sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with many other sites awaiting World Heritage status.
We had never seen a yacht so big. Docked in the gently swaying port of Hvar Town, the boat towered over its neighbors: a gigantic white structure, somehow still sleek and gleaming despite its uncanny bulk. A staircase descended from the two-story high deck onto the boardwalk. A guard stood, arms crossed, in front of a little carpet, […]