Lavdara. It has been a while since I was there. Maybe 6 years now… We had a lovely trip with some friends:barbecue, beer, wine and some stretching on lovely April sun. Since then, I was planning to get back on several occasions but simply too busy or always something else (excuses, excuses…). It is an…
Category: Adventure
Bijela River – Secret Gem of North Dalmatia
Bijela rijeka is a small river flowing in the rain season (mostly Fall and Spring) from the 300 meters high hill down to the Karin Sea near Zadar. Hard to spot from the street, it requires some easy hiking along a very dramatic canyon. It has been a while since I wanted to go there…
Omis – The Pirates’ Nest of Dalmatia
This Sunday I was invited to Omiš to enjoy a walking tour of this historic town located right on the mouth of Cetina river. Omiš has one of the most spectacular positions on Croatian coast matched maybe only by the location of Šibenik. That, and the very nature of the locals, enabled this tiny town…
Caves of Croatia – Vranjača Cave near Split (Dugopolje)
When there is a cave to visit, I am always available! This time it is famous Vranjača near Dugopolje – bustling industrial zone near Split. Few weeks back I got a phone call from my friend Robert Aronson that he met someone who told him about Vranjača. I have heard about this cave before but…
Latinsko idro 2009 – Traditional boat regatta in Murter
Murter Island has been known for it’s boats for few centuries now. Especially gajeta and leut. These traditional wooden boats were used by the Murterini to reach their olive groves and pastures in the area of Modrave (a narrow strip between Pakoštane and Pirovac) and Kornati which were owned by the nobility of Zadar. Later,…
Knights Templars in Dalmatia and Croatia – The Ruins of Ljuba
Recently, following the huge success of the “Da Vinci Code” (I never read it since the story is a pure rip off of “The Holy Blood, Holly Grail” controversial book – which I adore!), Knights of the Temple became popular again. Mysterious aura that surrounds them is only enhanced by the numerous stories, wonderful ruins…
Lost Roman Cities of Dalmatia – Asseria
My long lasting love for history and archaeology resulted with several tours and original programs. One of those is Lost Roman Cities – tour dedicated to one of the most deserted areas of Croatia and to one of the most beautiful parts of Dalmatia. Once inhabited by thousands of Illyrians and later Romans, the area…
Hiking in Croatia – The Lost Towers of Dalmatia
I take particular pleasure in meeting clients and taking them to some remote, off the beaten path region or location. And if they are nice and pleasure to be around, than the adventure is quite memorable! That was the case with the Demiccos of Scarborough, Maine. Working on the itinerary with Mrs. Marie was great…
Fortresses of Dalmatia – Sv Nikola of Šibenik
Very few fortresses are so beautiful and elegant like the Sveti Nikola at the entrance of wonderful Šibenik Channel. One of the most amazing city ports on the planet, was heavily guarded by a number of fortresses and the crown jewel was the 16th century Sveti Nikola. It was designed by the famous Venetian architect…
Travel in Croatia – Sea Kayak Odyssey: Rab to Skradin
The idea behind Secret Dalmatia project was always to offer unique and original programs in entire Dalmatia. So it happens that people are looking for the same level of experience all over the country and we had to expand, but that is another story. Few years back an owner of Southern Seas Ventures – Al…
Secret Dalmatia adventure – Modrič Cave
Like most of us, I have been always fascinated by caves. There is something mysterious and frightening about them that we started exploring them even as teenagers. Luckily, Croatia is fantastic for caving of all sorts. So when Marjan of Zara Adventure invited us for a caving trip few years back, I was thrilled. Now…