History of the Turkish Han in Vrana near Biograd – The Westernmost civil monument of the Turkish rule in the Balkans.
Tag: History
Megaliths and Secrets of Stolac
In the land of ancient mysteries and stećak monuments – Stolac in Hercegovina
Hilltop Fortress of Orlić and true abandoned Croatia
Winter exploring of Dalmatian hinterland, hilltop fortress of Orlić and abandoned villages
Pyramid of Dalmatia – the mystery continues?
In search of an ancient pyramid in Dalmatian hinterland
Benkovac Wine Tasting
Earlier this spring we had a pleasure to show our hospitality to several quite interesting guests from USA. Mr. Frank Dietrich, joined by his staff, wine writer Marcy Gordon and Zdravko and Marion Podolski of GoHvar blog all joined us at a very special little tasting in Benkovac.
Following the Roman Roads
First Sunday of April brought beautiful, sunny weather and we decided to head in to the hills. This time following ancient Roman road leading from the coast all the way t the interior.
Winter Wanderings in Dalmatian Hinterland
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As the winter is gone, Easter holidays just behind us, we are all looking forward the beauty of Spring in Dalmatia, I am publishing one last winter blog post.
Fortress of Sonkovic
Winter hike to historic tower at Sonković village near Skradin
The hilltop fortress of Lišane
The hilltop fortress of Lišane is an ancient hilltop fortress near the village of Lišane Ostrovačke in Ravni Kotari region
Offroading in Croatia – Vransko jezero
As the season ended, I got back to the list of places I still had to visit. Despite being small, Dalmatia hides many riches and amazing places, unexpected views, historic and natural heritage. One of the places I had in mind for a while was the canyon on the northern shore of Vransko jezero. Vransko jezero is…
The charm of Vinjerac
Vinjerac is often overlooked. Just like most smaller places of North Dalmatia and most of small villages that are not close to main centers. In a way it is the blessing and a curse at the same time: more and more people are leaving as there are no jobs but the places remain relatively intact. In…
On birds and history of Pag
The forecast for last weekend was almost summer like and it was no time to stay at home. I had some places to see on Pag Island for business so we decided to go there for a day trip. Our friends joined us and the first stop was the interesting and picturesque fortica tower on the…
A quick tour of Brijuni National Park
Last week we were in Istria exploring possibilities for some new tours due to increase in bookings we have for this truly magical part of the country. One of the places I wanted to visit was the Brijuni National Park. Last time I was there was in elementary school some 30 years ago 🙂 Many things have…
Curious “gallery” on Šolta Island
In Croatia, although small, there are hundreds of really cool spots that I still have to visit. One, visited recently, easily makes the top 10 list of the strangest and coolest places I have seen in a while! It is nothing particularly exceptional, it is not something breathtakingly beautiful but it is just a very cool and unusual place….
Kastel Gomilica – Faded gem of the past
Kastela are not often part of my visits. Once a beautiful part of the coast (if not the most beautiful), now is simply a mess of modern construction, 50 years of socialist industrial “planning” and 25 years of not doing anything… or at least anything good. So, even the 7 lovely historic towns definitely deserve…