There are trips you plan for months, and there are trips you book because you simply have to be there. This was the second kind. Croatia was playing Panama in Toronto, and for a Croatian-American who has spent a lifetime watching this team from a couch an ocean away, I wasn’t going to miss it. […]
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Vis Island has been named one of Croatia’s top destinations for 2026 — and if you’ve been paying attention to the Dalmatian coast for any length of time, that news lands somewhere between vindication and mild alarm. Intrepid Travel placed Vis on their Hot List for 2026, positioning it explicitly as the answer to the […]
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Before Pinterest named it “Mystic Outlands” and before the algorithm decided cobblestone streets were aesthetic, I was already standing in them. Some places have a quality that stops you — not because they’re beautiful in an obvious way, but because they feel like somewhere a story was written. Or should have been. These five destinations […]
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When people think of Croatia, they often picture the glittering Dalmatian coast or medieval Dubrovnik — but inland, the capital city of Zagreb quietly impresses with its art, architecture, café culture, and soulful energy. Whether you’re flying in, road tripping across the Balkans, or tacking it onto a coastal itinerary, Zagreb deserves at least a […]
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While Croatia’s coastline gets much of the glory, the inland regions—particularly Slavonia and Podravina—are where you’ll find the authentic soul of the country. Two perfect examples? Virovitica and Pitomača—neighboring towns that are equal parts charming and cultural. Think: castles, lush nature, wine country, and authentic Croatian hospitality—minus the tourist crowds. A true slice of every […]
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Plitvice is Croatia’s oldest and most iconic national park, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. With 16 terraced lakes connected by more than 90 waterfalls, it’s a surreal natural wonder that captures both the raw power and delicate serenity of nature. What sets Plitvice apart isn’t just its beauty—it’s the diversity. One […]
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