Category: Travel

Just what are the beauties of Croatia? 8 days and 7 nights later you will know them well. Zagreb – the national capital, the city’s historical center and St. Mark’s church – just to name a few must-see’s while visiting this town. Plitvice National Park and Split – a few hours drive between Split and Plitvice […]

Urban Farm Furniture – custom made by  a talented artisan, McGinnis Millworks, North Carolina. His work speaks for itself – beautiful custom made tables, desks, file storage, hall trees,  credenzas and consoles.  Check out his works of art on McGinnis Millworks This man loves his craft and it shows in all his furniture!

  Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia On our last full-day exploring this beautiful country on the Adriatic Sea, our driver,  Siniša Juzbašić  picked us up at 8:00 a.m. for the journey to Plitvice Lakes National Park.  On the way, Sinisa shared details about the drive, the park of waterfalls connecting 16 beautiful lakes and the gorgeous […]

Solta is an exquisite island, heaven on earth, while only being a 40 minute ferry ride from old town Split, Croatia.   The one regret I have on day five of our trip is that we didn’t spend the entire day on this peaceful island.  It is a destination that I will return to for […]

Croatia has two climates: Mediterranean and Continental.  Needless to say visiting Split, Croatia in the prime of the summer is an invitation to enjoy the Adriatic sea.  Summer is the hottest season, with highs reaching the mid-80s during the day and the 60s at night. Today we rented a small boat from the marina right […]

Ston, just 33 miles northwest of Dubrovnik,  has been an important salt-producing town since the Republic of Dubrovnik.  The salt pans were essential to Dubrovnik’s wealth and they are still operating today. A massive wall was built in the hills around the salt pans;  when you visit the town, carve out time to walk a […]

Day Two – Cooking, Market Shopping and Old Town Split Walking Tour A country’s cuisine, their food and their land give insight into their history, geography and culture. Food is integral to the culture of a people. That said, we started our day with a shopping trip to the local market in Old Town, Split. […]

Amsterdam, a city on canals, delights all the senses.  It is a great city to start and complete your journey through Europe.  On our way back from Split, Croatia we stayed at the Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam. Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous museum district and close to other city attractions, their attention to details, culinary […]

Day One – Arrive in Split….Traveling across time zones can be tiring – so day one be kind to yourself – unpack your toiletries, bathing suit and pajamas. Get some fresh air, take a walk, enjoy a swim and sunbathe on the Adriatic Sea. Since Croatia’s basic currency is kuna, you may want to exchange […]