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 […]
Ten Reasons to Visit Croatia This Summer
Summer is around the corner. It’s time to shrug off the winter heaviness, slip into something pastel and conjure up new holiday plans. But before you spend hours hunched over maps and on the internet, here’s an idea: this summer travel to Croatia . And if you’re looking for a convincing argument to help seal […]
Plitvice, Croatia: Nature Unlimited
Croatia is full of natural beauty, with a sun-tanned coastline, shiny blue sea, regal mountains and mint green parks. But even in the midst of all this beauty, there is one place that stands out above all others: The Plitvice Lakes National Park. Situated between the capital Zagreb and the town of Zadar, Plitvice (pronounced […]
Zagreb: Exploring the Croatian Capital
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 […]