Why does summer seem to end before the weather says it should? From Halloween displays in August to fall wardrobes arriving while we’re still swimming, a case for slowing down, dressing for the weather and letting September be its own season.
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Just across the border from Split, wild horses, karst rivers, old-world rhythms and a remarkable diaspora culture make Livno worth slowing down for. I’ve been going to Livno for almost as long as I can remember, which is probably why it took me so long to understand what makes it extraordinary. Coming from Split, the contrast […]
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Dubrovnik’s location is deceptively powerful. Spend a few days in the Old Town and you are also within reach of two international borders, a bay often compared to a fjord, and a river suburb most visitors never think to seek out. Here is where I actually went—and what remains firmly on my list. Komolac Closer […]
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By day, Dubrovnik is almost overwhelmed by its own reputation but it becomes a genuinely different city after dark — quieter in the Old Town, livelier just outside it. Before sunset, start with my 24 Hours in Dubrovnik itinerary the other half of the trip: the meals, the folklore night, and the one suburb I’d […]
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Some cities you visit. Dubrovnik, you walk into — quite literally, through one of three medieval gates, and straight into a city that hasn’t fundamentally changed its skyline in centuries. This is the one Croatian destination that needs no introduction, and for once, the reputation actually holds up. The Walls Start here, and start early. […]
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Croatia is, without much competition in my mind, one of the ultimate destinations — a gem nestled along the Adriatic Sea that blends historic charm, dramatic landscape, and a culture that rewards slowing down. Whether you’re drawn there for the history, the nature, or simply the beaches, it has genuine range. I’ve been blessed to […]
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