Christmas tradition in Betina is a lovely tradtion started recently in the Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding in picturesque Betina.
Category: Sailing
The Sleepy Silba
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Silba island is a hidden sailing paradise away from crowds of mass tourism.
One evening in Unije
Unije. A very special place at the very edge of Croatian Adriatic…
Scedro Island
This past fall I started talking to my guide Sonja and her boyfriend Pavo about visiting his restaurant on Scedro Island. General idea was to have a special place that will provide superb meal on a unique location and off the beaten path. Scedro is not a mystery but it is not the most popular…
Panoramic flight over Split and Brac
It is always good to have friends in high places. Well, at least at the airport, in this case… Our friend Igor called few days back asking if we were for a bit of aerial action and the answer, of course, was positive. I have been trying to offer panoramic flight out of Split for…
Prvic Luka and the iconic “Tijat” boat ride
I have been invited by my friends Gabe and Kristi Frlekin to visit them in Prvic Luka on the island of Prvic. Gabe’s father was from Prvic Luka so, when he first visited, he fell in love with the place and kept coming ever since. Prvic Luka is a typical Dalmatian village still preserving it’s…
Outer Islands of Dalmatia: Jabuka, Svetac and Brusnik
I have been to numerous islands, hidden fortresses, unknown caves, crazy places… But these islands: Jabuka, Svetac and Brusnik I wanted to visit ever since I was a kid! Jabuka – a volcanic rock in the middle of the Adriatic. Svetac – the stronghold of Illyrian queen Teuta and Brusnik, another volcanic island just like…
Murter Shipyard
The wooden shipbuilding tradition on Croatian shores started probably with first humans coming here. Eventually, the Illyrians became so skillful in both shipbuilding and sailing that their liburna ships were adopted by the Romans after they conquered this side of the Adriatic. But, times are changing and ship building too. From the glorious liburnas to…
Sailing in Croatia – Šibenik regatta
We got invited to join our friends Ivana and Ozren on their Bavaria 50 for traditional 11th Šibenik Regatta held this Saturday. The forecast was ok for sailing with northern winds of up to 28 knots and temperatures of about 10 degrees Celsius or about 50 F. But bura wind made it seem much lower!…
Secret Frmic Island
Numerous are places on our coast that were important in the past but are now completely forgotten. Probably the best example is the town of Osor between Cres and Losinj islands that was once a big city and nothing more than just a tiny hamlet today…with huge ruins. One of the places like that is…
Split Boat Show…some 100 years ago
The 12th Split Boat Show officially opened today and is another 7 days of luxury, glamor, happenings…right in down town Split. I covered the boat show last year so I was not interested in coming this time as most of the boats are similar or I have no interest in them. All that plastic does…
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,…
Luxury Travel in Croatia – Sea Cloud in Tribunj
One of my dream ships was always a majestic Sea Cloud… Built in Kiel in 1931, it was always one of the most beautiful tall ships on the planet! It second life begun when it was turned into a luxury cruiser for small groups. Only about 60 passengers can be accommodated in luxurious cabins and…
Croatian restaurants – Pojoda, Vis Island
I have decided to start reviewing the restaurants I go to and what better place to start with but the “legendary” Pojoda on Vis Island! This place has created a mythical aura based on the local cuisine and traditional dishes all “spiced up” by the chef Zoran Brajčić who, although born in Zagreb, returned to…
Vis Island – Lambik Bar, Kut
One of the finest bars in Vis is most likely popular Lambik in Kut area of Vis Town. Located in the former palace/noblemen house, it keeps the beauty of traditional architecture and style famous for it’s gorgeous vine-covered atrium. It is one of the most popular destination for people coming to Vis in general due…