Introduction to Croatia Croatia is situated in the South-eastern part of Europe along the Adriatic Sea. It shares land borders with Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and a maritime border with Italy.
The easiest and most authentic way to experience Zagreb is at one of her many town squares. These little pockets across the city attract locals and tourists by the hundreds. The squares, or trgs as they are known in Croatian, are full of history, character and crowds. Some of these squares hold farmers markets, others host […]
It’s early. Church bells fill up the morning air. Trams are chugging along, cars are filing out, and at the cafés, office goers are sharing gossip over coffee. That’s Zagreb for you; it’s unhurried and always has time for kava. Zagreb is cradled between the River Sava and Mount Medvednica, and while the city doesn’t […]
No dogs allowed Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and with a population of nearly 950,000 it is the largest city in Croatia with its hundreds of years old tradition. It is a Croatian metropolis and the centre of the country, and the central meeting point for all Croats. As the Croatian metropolis, the largest […]
Visitors to the Croatian capital are often steered in the direction of Zagreb’s historic core. Locally known as Gornji Grad (Upper Town), the old town combines the twin settlements of Gradec and Kaptol and is located just a few minutes from the city’s main street, Illica. It is a throwback to another era, one marked by architectural brilliance and […]
As we drive past a winding road flanked by dark green forests, a dark brown sign board announces – Trakoscan Castle – 2km. It’s a bright, warm Sunday, and we’ve braved several summer traffic jams to make our way to one of Croatia’s most well preserved castles.
On bright Saturdays, or on a lazy Sunday, I like to leave Zagreb behind and explore the countryside beyond the city limits. The surroundings offer a varied selection from natural getaways, small towns and villages, – to castles and historic sites. Depending on my mood, I pick a destination and hit the road.