Oslo is a city of culture and colour. With parks, museums and history all on offer, you’re never short of things to see and do. However if you are short on time, pull out the city map and head out to the following locations: Oslo Fjord and Islands Oslo experiences long cold winters. So when […]
A Journey on Norway’s Flamsbana Railway
A trip to Norway would be incomplete without a ride on the spectacular Flam Railway. This journey, involving two trains and a ferry, unveils the best of Norway’s natural beauty and creative engineering: majestic mountains, lush forests and sparkling fjords all visible from the perch of a twisting and twirling rail line. It was an […]
World Heritage Sites in Croatia
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 2013, Croatia has seven sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, with many other sites awaiting World Heritage status. World Heritage Croatia Sites […]
Rovinj: A Jewel on Croatia’s Istrian Coast
My first glimpse of Rovinj was of a large, whitewashed church close to the old town; a weathered nun, oblivious to the staring tourists, swept the church courtyard in a quick 1-2-3 motion. In the pastel chaos that is Rovinj, this black and white picture of serenity was a lasting one. Rovinj is a popular […]
Motovun, Croatia: Movies and Much More
A visit to Istria’s Mirna River Valley is a must for two reasons: its truffle-rich forests and its memorable hilltop towns. One such town is Motovun. One of Croatia’s most picturesque stops, Motovun is better known, today, as the venue of the popular Motovun International Film Festival. The Medieval Core: According to legend, Motovun was created […]
Opatija Riviera: Where Croatia Tourism Began
Over the course of summer, millions of tourists make their way to Croatia, fueling the local multi-billion Euro tourism industry. The days preceding tourist season are spent fine-tuning marketing and PR campaigns and upgrading facilities: tourist attractions are spruced up; hotels undertake last minute touch-ups; tourist-friendly services gear up; and souvenir stalls take root for […]
Trogir, Croatia: Carved Out of History and Stone
The museum-town of Trogir is located on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Surrounded by a sparkling sea and 2300 years of history, this little town counts itself among the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns in Central Europe. Also known as the Stone Beauty, Trogir is situated a mere 20 km from the city of Split, making it a […]
Exploring Split, Croatia’s Old Town
My love for Croatia’s Istrian peninsula is well documented, so I thought I’d mix it up a bit this week and introduce you to the other coast – the Dalmatian coast and its most prominent city, Split. Split is the largest city in the region, and is the country’s busiest port. And though it tends […]
The World’s Smallest Town: Hum, Croatia
With its Italian flavour and the sparkling sea, Croatia’s Istrian Coast is a tourist magnet. The true magic of Istria , however, lies inland. Tucked between ripening vineyards and olive farms, you’ll find dainty hilltop towns in a rainbow of pastel shades. One of my favourite stops along this route is the quirky microscopic town […]
Grozjnan, Croatia: A City Steeped in Art
Croatia’s Istrian peninsula is a treasure trove of tiny hilltop towns. Sprinkled across green valleys and luscious vineyards, each town is unique, and has its own story to tell; this makes them ideal day trip destinations. I highly recommend stopping over at the artists’ colony of Groznjan. Mind you, it isn’t as easily accessible as […]