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December, or Prosinac in Croatian, is a month filled with festive holidays! It's the beginning of winter so the temperatures are cold and you will definitely see snow on the mountains. Cities, towns and villages all around the country celebrate the Advent, which begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas. Advent is the Christian period of waiting for the birth of Jesus and traditionally Croatians used to braid their own round wreath, which symbolizes eternity. This is a t

Flower Festival in Crikvenica Spring, or Proljeće in Croatian, is right around the corner and it's the perfect time of year to visit Croatia. Not only are the price of flights and car rentals cheaper but it is technically still the "off season," so rental home and hotel prices are lower and places like beaches, parks, restaurants and shops are not nearly as crowded. Just like where I grew up in Virginia, the months of March, April and May are also the spring months in Croati

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia after Zagreb and Split, located along the north coast on the Kvarner Bay. Many Europeans have visited Rijeka but other than that many visitors to Croatia seem to overlook this city, which is unfortunate because Rijeka has so much to offer. It was even honored with the title, European Capital of Culture , in 2020. This travel guide includes all the visitor information you need to know and highlights all the best sights to see to

Whether you are planning a proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or other special event there are so many romantic locations in Croatia to choose from. I have personal, first hand experience regarding this topic because my wedding and honeymoon to my Croatian husband was in Croatia. Featuring the best dramatic landscapes, luxurious accommodations and other once in a lifetime spots sure to leave your partner awestruck. Igor and I had a small wedding with close family and

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

October, or Listopad in Croatian, really highlights the season's food and is a gorgeous time of year for outdoor activities as much of...

There are countless coffee lovers in the world and I know several of them are Croatian. Like many countries, coffee is a part of Croatia's culture. Going for coffee is almost like a ritual in the morning and an important social element in daily life where many friends meet. It's where major events can happen like holding business meetings or it's where you might just relax and read the newspaper. It is very common for Croatians to have multiple coffees throughout the day.

September, or Rujan in Croatian, is the beginning of Autumn, or Jesen . If you are traveling to Croatia in September, you will notice...

The winter season in Croatian is called zima, lasting from December through February. Winter in Croatia is cold and if it's windy, even colder. It's rare to snow near the sea, it's more likely to just rain, but nearby mountain tops are covered with powder. The most popular activity in winter is skiing, especially in the Gorski Kotar region. Platak Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive from our rental apartments and nearby Mrkopalj is known for their cross-country skiing.

Istria is a large western peninsula along the north coast of Croatia, known for its rolling hills and plethora of vineyards, olive orchards, truffles and other agro-tourism. It's no wonder why some call Istria, the "Tuscany of Croatia." From Crikvenica it takes only an hour drive to get to the region and once you are there, most highlights are within an hour away from one another making it very convenient to see a lot in a single day. Here's our guide to taking a day trip

Croatian cuisine is something not to be missed while on vacation and I'm here to share all you need to know about it. With seafood...

Wine or vino in Croatian, like Italian, is some of the best in Europe partly due to the country's Mediterranean climate and beautiful blend of mountains and sea that flavors the soil. Most Americans have no idea that Croatia has such fine wine. This is because it is very hard to find Croatian wine in the U.S. since most Croatian wine does not contain preservatives, or as Igor's father liked to say, "chemicals," because they believe it ruins the wine. Wine is a large part of

August, or Kolovoz in Croatian, is the last month of the summer season. August is a busy month for travelers with room rental prices...

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...

July, or Srpanj in Croatian, is part of the peak season for tourists traveling to the beautiful beaches, islands, national parks and...

Olive oil, or maslinovo ulje in Croatian, is also called "liquid gold" and many olive oil producers from Croatia have won international awards and other high accolades for their oil. Olive groves can easily be found throughout many areas of the country, especially in the regions of Istria, Dalmatia and several islands. Olive oil is used in or on a lot of the food in Croatia, such as soups, on meats, salads, vegetables, pastas, pizzas and bread. You are much more likely to