Ever since we watched Rick Stein’s show “Long Weekends” on the unsung praises of Bologna, it’s been on our list of places we’d like to see. Or more accurately, places we’d really like to eat […]
Ever since we watched Rick Stein’s show “Long Weekends” on the unsung praises of Bologna, it’s been on our list of places we’d like to see. Or more accurately, places we’d really like to eat […]
So, not my best day, today. It started nicely enough, at the Sistiana marina amongst boats and blue skies. I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately, trying to send my uncle a thank […]
It’s a day of farewell, driving out of Croatia, back into Slovenia. It too, like Bosnia, has a tiny section of the coast and an equally tricky border crossing. Instead of crossing back into Croatia […]
In what will end up being our last stop in Croatia, we’re traveling to the ancient town of Porec, most famous for its UNESCO protected, 6th century Basilica. Our path is along the coast in […]
We have a failed attempt to see Hercules Gate and the Arch of the Sergii in Pula, in the morning but one way streets, lack of parking and traffic defeat us. All I get for […]
The closer we get to Italy, the more prominent Roman footprints become. Nowhere is this more evident than in Pula, famous for its well preserved Roman monuments from the time it was known as the […]
The morning is full of nervous energy, getting ourselves organised to visit my uncle Stipe. Apart from language, the biggest challenge will be finding parking for the motorhome in a busy, built up city. Our […]
After the incredible highs of yesterday, surrounded by the sublime beauty of the Plitvice Lakes, today runs at a much more sedate pace. We’re traveling to Rijeka, to visit my uncle Stipe. It’s been around […]
Yay! Today we finally get to see the stunning Plitvice Lakes. On the advice of our host, we aim to arrive before the tourist coach madness starts, so it’s an oh, so very early start. […]
Now it’s fair to say that Plitvice Lakes has been long earmarked as a likely Croatian highlight. I’ve admired friends’ pictures somewhat enviously, I’ve googled extensively (almost never happens – much of our travel runs […]