Vrisnik Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Hvar Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Hvar day trip
Getting There - ferry: from Split to Hvar
Attractions - Fortica Fortress (Tvrđava Fortica)
Food & Restaurants - kava37 | Specialty Coffee Shop Hvar
I stayed in Spilt and took a day trip to Hvar. Some of the tourists would go island hopping to several islands near Split and Dubrovnik. You can get the ferry ticket at the harbour. The return ticket is 240 KN (one way is 120 KN).
The coffee shop is truly amazing that I recommend anyone who loves specialty coffee should’ve try it!
Hvar - Off the Beaten Path
Hvar is a well know Croatian Island right off the coast of Split. It has been inhabited for thousands of years, with its old city ‘Stari Grad’ celebrating its 2400 birthday as a town.
🏔Maybe people will flock to the party town of Hvar and sit at the hotels in front of a pool, but if you take the extra effort you could find some magical views. The little abandoned village of Malo Grablje sits on top of the Hvar mountain and has some gorgeous views of the north and south side of the island. I would recommend getting electric bikes if you are a beginner and cycle to the top.
🌿 Hvar is also known as the lavender island with fields planted on the mountains of Hvar. The resemble Thai mountain fields but with lava Dee. some of them are deserted and have turned into forest which makes it even for enchanting.
All in all, you can’t go wrong with a bike ride around the island and especially on the mountain tops. Highly recommend for any nature lovers. 😁😁
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Secret Fairytale Village: Vrboska
The island of Hvar in Croatia. Many people have heard of it and most people end up in Stari Grad or Hvar town when visiting the island. But off the beaten path, lies a charming fishing village popular with yachts and off road bikers
🐠 Fresh Food - The sea food restaurants are a must sea. Places like Trica Gardelin, Luka’s Konoba, Mediterranean, Vrboscam, and Bonaca use freshly caught fish caught in the morning. they prepare it in the local style and you can definitely taste the freshness. If you wake up early enough you can also buy fish off the boats yourself.
🚴♂️bike trails and running trails along the coast cut through vineyards for an amazing experience. bike and boat rentals are possible through B&B rentals service company
🏖Soline beach is a must see and very child friendly. For a more romantic getaway try one of the many secluded coves along the coast. Zecevo island is a 20 minute boat ride away, with a restaurant. The water there is crystal clear and not a lot of people know about it. Food and drinks can be ordered.
In Conclusion: Great place to visit for a couple of days as there are many out door activities to check out. Hidden from the crowds of tourists a great place to enjoy nature. Apartments can be rented out or the 4 star ⭐️ Senses Resort.
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Hvar, also known as Lavender Island
Hvar is famous for lavender. Many hawkers on the island sell lavender products, such as sachets and essential oils.
Some essential oil bottles have hand painted on them
Generally, tourists will stay here for one night and join the blue cave tour there.
However, the weather was not really good when we arrived Hvar so we didn’t join the tour.
I heard that blue caves are sometimes closed because the water level is too high.
If you plan to visit the blue cave, you are suggested to ask the boat agent earlier.
Also, you can rent a speedboat to visit nearby islands from Hvar.
You can see many of these bakeries (PEKARA) in Croatia,
open 24 hours and the price is reasonable, you can buy their bread for breakfast. It is tasty.
Because Hvar has very famous stone terraces
The whole city fluctuates with the terrain of the hillside, so the whole picture has many layers.
It is recommended that you go to the hillside to see the whole city from top to bottom
The blue sky, the green space, the red ancient city ...
In the evening, the different flavors of Stephana Church
Rather than spending a lot of time on the street, I prefer to run down the alley
I am sure that it will surprise you!
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Old Town Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
The World is So Big Series - Croatia
10 things to do in Croatia
1. Explore the old town of Dubrovnik
2. Travel back to the Middle Ages in Split
3. Spend some quiet time in Medvednica
4. Take a walk in Plitvice National Park
5. Experience the bustling food market in Zagreb
6. Visit the frozen waterfall
7. Spend a day in Sibenik
8. Experience the fascinating Mask Festival
9. Enjoy the sun and surf at Zlatni Rat Beach
10. Soak in a hot spring
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Croatia is a country located at the intersection of Central Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Balkans. It looks like a crescent moon on the map. Croatia has a long coastline, the longest among the Balkan countries, with beautiful scenery along the way; it has over 1185 islands, earning it the nickname 'Country of a Thousand Islands'. The most famous is Plitvice Lakes, where 16 natural lakes are connected, with a large amount of calcium carbonate limestone deposits in the lakes, presenting green, gray, blue, etc., forming an ultimate natural landscape.
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Speaking of Croatia, one must first mention Dubrovnik, also known as 'King's Landing' in the famous 'Game of Thrones'. Even if you're not a fan of the show, it's more customary to call it King's Landing, as it seems to show the grandeur of this ancient city.
Dubrovnik - a Balkan Paradise
Dubrovnik is famous for being the location of Games of Thrones, but it's so much more than that. Dubrovnik Old Town is staggeringly beautiful with imposing towers, picturesque streets and a stunning view of the Adriatic Sea.
The tourist traffic can be overwhelming during the summertime. I went there last April and the crowds were manageable.
Food is expensive inside the Old Town (about 20euro per meal, ugh) but there are cheap eats when you venture out of the tourist hotspots.
Go visit!#dubrovnik
Getting There - you can join a cruise or fly into Dubrovnik. You can also travel overland from nearby countries (Bosnia & Herzegovina and Montenegro)
Attractions - The lovely Stradun, Old City Walls and the resorts in Lapad
Hotels - accommodations are kinda pricey
Food & Restaurants - food is also expensive, but there are plenty of options. Have a gelato and pizza
Shopping - The souvenirs inside Okd Town are frightfully expensive
Goodbye Croatia 🇭🇷 | Unforgettable deep blue sea and wind
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📍Croatia is located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, with a long history and cultural heritage, unique architectural heritage, which is fascinating. ➕In addition, Croatia's football industry has also contributed to its tourism. But what really leaves a lasting memory is its charming natural scenery.
🎐The Eye of the Earth is located outside the town of Svetina, Croatia🏘, at the foot of the Dinara Mountains.
📷From the perspective of the photographer, the blue-green water waves 🌊 ripple from top to bottom, but they are clear and transparent, and the depth of several hundred meters below can be seen. It's like an eye embedded in the ground.
🧊The beautiful blue-green source of the Setina River is a karst spring, adding a touch of mystery to the atmosphere while also being icy cold.
🎐Zadar, Croatia's geographical location is along the Adriatic Sea🚤, so there are countless small port cities. Zadar has a beautiful environment, but it is little known. Its history is difficult to summarize simply, and it has survived vibrantly through negotiations of war and peace🌅 Due to its long history, the entire old city area is a very complete monument, but the traces of history have not made it too heavy. The beating of the waves, the lively conversations of residents and travelers, make it full of vitality here✨
🎐Dubrovnik is located on the pleasant climate Dalmatian coast and is a medieval city with a long history. Because of its long history,
🕍The buildings inside the city are well-preserved, and some streets in the old town have even been included in the "World Heritage List".
The best viewing spot is at the top of Srd Mountain, where you can almost see the entire "King's Landing" 🌇.
When the sunset glow falls on this mountaintop, looking down is the historical style of Dubrovnik's urban area, looking far away is the blue sea of the Adriatic Sea 🌊, as if the sea breeze here also has form and color.
Hidden corners in Old Dubrovnik 🇭🇷
Dubrovnik is a pearl of the Adriatic Coastline and you will understand this term as soon as you visit it. The old town is surrounded by massive walls and the panoramic views are filled with typical orange rooftops. This city will have you walk endless stairs, but you will certainly come back for more – that’s how beautiful it is. During summer, the sunset created amazing golden light for your photo and you will be able to capture the beauty of Dubrovnik. #tripblazers #mytripvlog #beachlife #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #summervacation
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Dubrovnik City Walls Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
[Traveling around Eastern Europe] Dubrovnik
two-kilometer wall for three hours, I am right in the wall control.
It feels more common to walk in the city, but finding a commanding height, such as a wall, a seaside fortress or a mountaintop, is completely another scene. The beauty of Junlin City needs to be seen from a height.
Traveling with American TV is also a good choice.
Dubrovnik Raiders
In the old town of Dubrovnik, a night of night comes to a new round of life. Every restaurant is doing its best to showcase their chic candlelight dinners. Europeans spend a lot of time dining. Friends come to dinner every night to have a drink and spend time chatting with each other. This elegant and not lacking nightlife is enchanting, after dinner. You can take a walk on the Adriatic Sea.
Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour - Dubrovnik
One side is an ancient city, the other side is a sea view, creating a unique coastal scenery.
🌈Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour - Dubrovnik
One side is an ancient city, the other side is a sea view, 😃creating a unique coastal cityscape. The ancient city of Dubrovnik was built in the 7th century AD. 😄The aerial battle over the Adriatic Sea in Hayao Miyazaki's 'Porco Rosso' was filmed here😆, and it is also the filming location for King's Landing in 'Game of Thrones'🏡.
The old city still preserves ancient castles built from the 14th to the 16th centuries. The old city features a mix of Romanesque, 🤔Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. 😂It is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and is known as the 'City Museum'😏.
Walking through the streets of the old city feels like stepping into the ancient Middle Ages. 🙂Looking out over the old city streets from the steps, the old buildings within the old city and the new houses outside the city walls blend into one scene, with the terrain rising and falling sharply, 😁giving a sense of the interwoven spaces in 'Inception'🙄.
Cars are not allowed inside the old city, 😃and it is not very large, making it suitable for walking through the streets and alleys. The narrow and long alleys are also a major feature🚶.
The streets within the old city of Dubrovnik are mostly straight and wide, with majestic and orderly buildings on both sides. 🙄They are typical high-end representatives, with countless museums, 🤓small shops, and bars hidden in these various streets waiting to be explored🙇.
🎈The ways to enjoy the old city include: 😁walking on the city walls, taking the cable car up the mountain, strolling through the old city, cruising, 🙄night walking, and taking photos, which is best done at dusk when the entire King's Landing is super beautiful.😀
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Museum of Broken Relationships Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Museum of Broken Relationships
Every trip I have, I always seem to end up in a museum so I’ve decided to start making it to the unique versions of museums instead.
Museum of broken relationships is funny, cute and a rollercoaster of emotions. There are pieces of relationships that have broken down, ones where members have passed away and some that relate to family members. Each piece has a story and you should make sure to read each story as no two are the same.
Entrance fee is €7 and you can use a translated guide to read the stories unless English or Croatian are your main language.
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Croatia - The legendary "Eye of the Earth"
▪️ In Europe, there is a country that faces Italy across the sea
▪️ It was also chosen by 'Lonely Planet' as the best European travel destination!
✔️ This place is Croatia
🍃 When you first hear this name
🍃 Do you think of that magical "Eye of the Earth"?
🍃 It is actually a lake, the source of the Cetina River, with a depth of 150 meters¹
🍃 The blue-green water is crystal clear, like an eye embedded in the ground, deep and mysterious
🍃 Since 1971, the "Eye of the Earth" has been listed in the Croatian national natural monument register and is under national protection²
💦 Here, you can see this blue-green Eye of the Earth
💦 Just like an eye embedded in the ground, deep and mysterious
💦 You can dive here to explore the underwater mysteries, or take a boat to enjoy the lake scenery
💦 You can also walk along the lakeside path, feeling the charm of nature
🌊 Here, you can fully enjoy the romantic sea!
🌊 It is located on the Balkan Peninsula, facing Italy across the Adriatic Sea
🌊 A coastline of 1778 kilometers, with more than 1000 islands
Croatians realize the ultimate dream of 'facing the sea, with spring blossoms' from birth!
▪️ Hvar Island: One of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world
▪️ Vis Island: Filled with the secret of the Blue Cave
☁️ Here, you can stroll through the old streets of ancient cities!
☁️ Besides the sea, Croatia also has countless ancient cities!
☁️ Under the sun, the glittering red tiles, the square courtyards of monasteries, the pointed bell towers of churches, the ancient city walls full of history...
☁️ The capital of Croatia, Zagreb: with Gothic ancient buildings, the world-famous Museum of Broken Relationships, and streets full of art, music, and cafes
▪️ Dubrovnik Old Town: King's Landing from 'Game of Thrones', walking through the city, Gothic, Baroque and other architectural palaces are dazzling
▪️ Rovinj: The blue pearl of the Adriatic Sea, a blend of multiple cultures in this city, every street and building seems to have a touching story
▪️ Zadar: Rated by 'Lonely Planet' as the most underrated tourist city, its beautiful coastline and ancient history are its charms
🌈 Croatia may not be wealthy, but life is truly leisurely
🍃 Croatians like to drink coffee on the street corner when they have nothing to do
🍃 In the bright sunshine, men and women, young and old, wearing sunglasses, sit outside cafes watching the sea and chatting
🍃 Do you also want to spend a leisurely retirement life here?
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The legendary Eye of the Earth
In Europe, there is a country, it faces Italy across the sea and was once selected as the best European tourist destination by Lonely Planet!
This is Croatia
When you first hear this name because it is the birthplace of Marco Polo
Because it is the hometown of the famous musician Maxim,
Or because of the 'Croatian Rhapsody' written by this musician for his country
Or because of the mysterious 'Eye of the Earth'
Or because it is the filming location of King's Landing in 'Game of Thrones'
Here, you can see this blue-green Eye of the Earth, like an eye embedded in the ground, deep and mysterious
This is actually a lake, the source of the Cetina River, with a depth of 150 meters
Here, you can enjoy the romantic sea to your heart's content!
It is located on the Balkan Peninsula, facing Italy across the Adriatic Sea with a coastline of 1778 kilometers and more than 1000 islands
Let the Croatians realize the ultimate dream of 'facing the sea, spring blossoms' from birth!
Hvar Island: One of the top ten most beautiful islands in the world Bisevo Island: Full of blue hole mysteries
Here, you can stroll through the old streets of the ancient city!
In addition to the sea, Croatia also has countless ancient cities! The red tiles shining in the sun, the quadrangle of the monastery, the spire of the church bell tower, the ancient city wall full of history...
The capital of Croatia, Zagreb: There are Gothic ancient buildings, world-famous Museum of Broken Relationships, and streets full of art, music, and cafes
Dubrovnik Old Town: King's Landing in 'Game of Thrones', strolling in the city, Gothic, Baroque and other architectural palaces, dazzling
Rovinj: The blue pearl of the Adriatic Sea, various cultures blend in this city, every street and every building seems to have a moving story
Zadar: Rated by Lonely Planet as the most underestimated tourist city, beautiful coastline, and ancient history are its charm
Croatia is not wealthy, but life is really leisurely Croatians like to drink coffee on the street when they are free In the bright sunshine, men, women, old and young wear sunglasses, sit outside the coffee shop, look at the sea and chat
City: Croatia Zagreb
address: Cirilometodska 2
Old Split Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
gorgeous walkable city in Croatia
Split has the best of both worlds when it comes to holiday destination. Perfect beaches for relaxed days spent by the sea, huge shopping mall (mall of split) if you want to buy anything and a picturesque old town perfect for lazy afternoon strolls. Game of Throws was filmed in some locations too
[Traveling around Eastern Europe] Split
Staying overnight in the small island of Kokhola, the hometown of Marco Polo, along the idyllic Adriatic coast, through the Ston wall, which resembles the Great Wall and Europe's second longest, has a long history. The ancient city of Split. The
Split Old Town building has a distinct Roman style, as it was once the residence of a Roman emperor. At the beginning of the fourth century AD, the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who pioneered the reunification of the four emperors, retired from the pastoral area and concentrated on planting cabbage. The Diocletian's Palace in which he lived became the basis of the future city of Split. Diocletian has been retiring in the palace, even if everyone asks him to re-enter the emperor, he will not be moved until he finally died here.
With the travels around the country, I gradually learned about several Roman emperors with unique personality, in addition to Caesar and his successor Octavian who are closely related to Egypt, and many footprints in Turkey. Hadrian, the gay emperor, today met the Diocletian who took the initiative to abdicate to grow vegetables.
Split is the historic city of the Republic of Croatia, the second largest city in Croatia, the capital of Split-Dalmatia County, the largest seaport in Dalmatia, a health resort and a tourist destination. The center of the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic Sea, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, consists of a central peninsula and the surrounding coast, and the urban area also includes many small towns along the coast. Split is also a transportation hub on the east coast of the Adriatic Sea. It has direct access to the Adriatic Islands and the Apennines, and is one of the most famous tourist destinations in South Eastern Europe. Split is one of the oldest cities in the region and generally considers the history of the city to exceed 1
When you're in Croatia, you must visit this ancient city
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Split is a historic city in Croatia🇭🇷, the second largest city in the country, and a famous resort and tourist destination . It is located in the center of the Dalmatian coast on the Adriatic Sea, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, and the city's development history spans over 1,700 years. It is said that the city was developed around the summer palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, so valuable historical relics from ancient Rome are still preserved to this day. In 1979, the old town of Split was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
🌟Highlights:
Traveling by car from Dubrovnik to Split, it's just over 200 kilometers. The small city of Split has many historical sites and still retains the Golden Gate🚪, Silver Gate, Bronze Gate, and Iron Gate, the four city gates of the old town. The most famous is the core area of Split city---Diocletian's Palace. It was originally a Catholic church of the Roman Empire and is one of the oldest religious buildings in Croatia. Today, it has become the only Roman imperial palace ruins outside Italy.
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Looking inside from the central square at the main gate, we see the staggered and even somewhat incomplete exterior of Diocletian's Palace. It is said to have been built in 305 AD, covering an area of 30,000 square meters, with palace walls reaching 17-21 meters in height and 2 meters in width. The six marble columns of the palace's main entrance were transported from the Middle East across the seas. On its eastern side stands the landmark of the old town of Split—a 57-meter-high bell tower🕰️. At every hour, four small puppet-like figures appear in the four windows of the bell tower, revealing their full bodies and rhythmically striking the bell according to the time. This is also part of the Church of St. Domnius, the best and tallest open-air viewing platform, with a total of 183 steps.
The earliest it was the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian, later converted into a church, named after St. Domnius. The church adopts the shape of an Egyptian🇪🇬 octagonal mausoleum, with altars from the 13th to the 17th century inside, and many statues, frescoes, and Christian reliefs carved on the altars. These important historical artifacts not only showcase the style and techniques of Baroque art but also allow visitors to appreciate the history of several hundred years from different periods.
The area of Diocletian's Palace is not large. After walking nearly a hundred meters from the square, passing through the open-air market and entering the palace from the Silver Gate, we continue walking and looking around until we reach the colonnaded courtyard, which is completely another world—an open-air, comfortable and cool coffee shop. You can see many tourists drinking coffee☕ and playing, chatting, and resting here. After touring the inside, there is a bustling market outside, with everything from gourmet snacks , books📖, clothing to specialty souvenirs. There are also many impromptu a cappella groups on the roadside, all dressed in white shirts and black pants, with red cloth tied around their waists, humming melodious and enchanting Croatian🇭🇷 folk songs, which sound intoxicating and mesmerizing, and you can even buy their CD on the spot!
Coming out of the Golden Gate, we also touched the toe of a statue🗿 called Pope 'Ninski,' which is said to bring good luck when touched. No wonder that toe is so shiny!
The church is also a major tourist attraction in Split.🌸🌸🌸
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