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…
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Organic food in Croatia – Turkeys on pastures of Ravni Kotari
Traditional food is becoming scarce in Croatia as majority of people live in cities now. The war in the 90’s had a devastating influence on the villages and especially those in Slavonia and Dalmatia. But, even now, there are people still living on their small farms in the hinterland of big cities and still produce…
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…
The animals of Benkovacki sajam
Just some video clips to give a better sense of sights and sounds of the great Benkovac fair!
Benkovac Sajam – The Fair of Benkovac
The hinterland of Dalmatia is still resisting highly polished and commercialized events that overtook the coast. Here, you will not see the Helly Hansen “skippers” with two weeks experience, “hotel owners” of an apartment building… Local fiestas are still very traditional: loud, rude, religious, crowded with people in traditional outfits with not a great sense…
Forest mushrooms in Dalmatia
I love mushrooms! However, we rarely pick them since we are not familiar with most species and we prefer to do it in the company of experienced “mushroom – hunters”. So, yesterday we picked up our friend Dr. Luksa with his daughter and went deep in the hillside (location will not be revealed for obvious…
Roman roads in Croatia
Another post on Roman heritage in Croatia! This weekend, running away from the crowds, I took my family and headed straight to my private refuge – Bukovica. One of the most unique landscapes in Croatia! A mixture of picturesque patches of green meadows and rugged, rocky planes… It is here that we have discovered, on…
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…
Traditional Architecture of North Dalmatia
There is something sad about old villages, abandoned houses and empty plains of Bukovica and Šibenik/Drniš hinterland. Product of a recent war, the abandoned spaces are turning into an open-air museum of traditional life and cultures dying. The worst situation is in the former Serbian villages since most of the people have left for good….
Spring in Dalmatia
The spring is finally here! Everything is in bloom and the weather is gorgeous. Here are two images from our recent walks. Both represent the awakening! After the almonds have already gotten the green leaves, the peaches are showing their pink flowers! This is the one in my mother’s garden. Another one is not something…
Almonds of Dalmatia
If I was to pick a flower that represents Dalmatia, I would immediately choose the almond flower. Although it starts blossoming in January, late February and early March is when it is in full bloom and the fields in Dalmatia are simply wonderful! Sprinkled with white and pale rose flowers, the almond trees are the…