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Only 45 minutes drive from the sea is the Gorski Kotar mountain region of north coast Croatia. It's a hiker's paradise and a great escape when you need a break from the heat and the crowds on the beach in the summer. The area is very popular for alpine and cross-country skiing in the winter as well. Gorski Kotar is growing more popular every year during all seasons. So, take your pick with comfortable temperatures in the summer, beautiful foliage in the fall, a winter won

Istria is a large western peninsula along the north coast of Croatia, known for it's rolling hills and plethora of vineyards, olive...

Opatija has been called the "Queen of Tourism" and "Croatia's Monte Carlo" being a popular health resort for European high society in...

If you are staying on the Crikvenica Riviera, here are eight great places my local Croatian husband, Igor, and I highly recommend...

If you are on vacation it's very likely you will want at least one day where you do not need to cook a meal and instead go out to eat. Not only this, but trying another country's food is part of the traveling experience and can teach you a lot about the culture. After traveling back and forth from the USA to Croatia since 2010 I have been able to compile a pretty substantial list of restaurants. These recommendations are either my favorite places to eat or my Croatian fami

A visit to Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera) National Park is a must-see if you are traveling to Croatia. Visitors from all over...

Croatia is known for its stunning beaches along the Adriatic Coast. The waters here are some of the clearest and cleanest blue you will...

Croatia boasts over 1,000 islands, and Krk Island shares the title of the largest with its neighbor, Cres. Both islands span 405.78...

Family vacations are one of the most memorable travel experiences for kids and adults. Every summer families pack up their suitcases and...

Crikvenica's Main Port & Marina Boat tours are a great way to see the islands near and around the north coast of Croatia. There are...

Location, location, location! It is so important when making big decisions, such as deciding where you want to go on your next trip. ...

Island in Croatian is Otok . To visit all three islands you will need an entire day, so if your vacation itinerary is pretty packed and...

Whether you are planning a proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or other special event there are so many romantic locations in...

Looking for luxury and relaxation on your vacation? There are plenty of hidden gems along north coast Croatia. Many spa and wellness...

Croatia's history goes way back to the 6th and 7th centuries and is very complex with different empires and monarchies residing here over...

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia after Zagreb and Split, located along the north coast on the Kvarner Bay. Many Europeans...