The cool weather with storms and rains, that has been the main feature of this last half of June, has it’s beautiful side: clouds and sunsets. The video bellow is the view from my office shot in “time laps” technique. It shows that beautiful view of moving and changing clouds! The little dots that appear…
Month: June 2009
The Festival of Sun and Light – Nin 2009
The first annual Festival of Sun and Light was held in Nin on June 21st 2009. It is a celebration of ancient knowledge more than it is a festival of Sun. The central object of the ceremony is the wonderful 9th century Sv Kriz church in Nin – also known as “The World’s Smallest Cathedral”….
Private Wine Tour of Hvar
One of the most popular programs we offer is the private wine tour of Hvar. The island has become a top destination for almost everyone visiting Croatia and a half day escape from the crowds to the world of traditional scents and tastes is in high demand. Hvar island is known not only for it’s…
Secret Dalmatia – Promotional Video 2006
Back when we were starting, we created a promotional video that was sent to the agents and potential clients. The video has been composed of photos and videos shot by Dinko Denona – local TV cameraman with lots of experience. The video is a bit too long and divided in three major parts: Landscapes, Legends…
Cavtat – Traveling back in time on Croatian coast
One of my hobbies is collecting postcards. Usually, only those closely related to my home area of Zadar and Šibenik but I do buy interesting postcards from all regions of Dalmatia. Recently, I have acquired an interesting view of Cavtat from the 1930’s. The shape of the town, as we know it today, is already…
Bullfighting in Dalmatia – Radosic 2009 part 2
Just two videos from the exciting day in Radosic… http://www.secretdalmatia.com http://www.tours-in-croatia.com
Bullfighting in Dalmatia – Radosic 2009
Although bull fighting was certainly a long lived tradition in Dalmatia, it was brought to life again some 17 years ago in the village of Radosic near Trogir and Kastela. In Zagora region of Dalmatia – one of the most beautiful but rarely visited part of the region. So, we jumped in the car and…
Dalmatian Klapa music in Vestibul, Split
All summer, there is a small band preforming in the wonderful space of vestibul in the Diocletian’s Palace in Split. They preform traditional music for tourists and just this morning I was able to get a few seconds of their performance before meeting our new Split guide, Jasenka. The ambient of vestibul is simply stunning…
Dalmatian History – King Arthur was burried in Dalmatia?
Recently, several newspapers brought this topic up again. The story is old. The legend even older:King Arthur – Roman officer under the name of Lucius Artorius Castus – after a successful campaigns in defending the Hadrian’s wall – retired to Dalmatia and was buried near Split. Lucius Artorius Castus was apparently a Roman high ranking…