Mostar

Throughout my journey, starting in Zadar, when talking to locals and fellow travelers and inquiring about what places to visit, the name Mostar came up. I have never heard the name before and put it on the back burner. When I reached Sarajevo, towards the end of my journey, I had 4/5 days left before [...]

Sarajevo

When I was in Belgrade, it was hot. Unbelievably hot. One day it was too hot to venture outside and I stayed in the room (great hotel room with AC for $12/night). After three days I started to move onto Sarajevo in Bosnia. Another long (once again nearly 12 hours) train ride for under $20. [...]

Montenegro and Serbia

It was in Dubrovnik that I made up my mind NOT to go to Italy. I was enjoying the Adriatic so much and was not ready to give it up. Yes, I have been told how gorgeous the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento were and Rome is my favorite CITY … but there is always next [...]

Top Places to stay

Below you will find the names of places where I have stayed during my travels. I recommend every single one without any reservations, whatsoever. If you find fault with these, there’s something wrong with you! ? And, btw, I do not receive a penny from any of these people; remember this is a commercial-free page! [...]

Why I am crazy about Croatia

I am not crazy about Croatia, I am ga-ga about the place, I am hooked on it, I am addicted to this land. She is under my skin. I dream about her day and night. No sooner am I back when I start thinking about next year’s visit. From all the places that I have [...]

Wonderful Dubrovnik … again!

I took the BUS from Korcula to Dubrovnik … yeah, one has to get the bus onto a ferry (for a short ride) and then hit the mainland. Once again, the ride was something to remember. It would seem that it does not matter where, but as long as one travel the Croatian coastline, one [...]

Summer 2010: Croatia, The Islands

The gravatar depicts a calla lilly … what the hell has that got to do with Croatia, and in particular, Croatian islands? It is NOT a calla, it is an arum lilly which is indigenous to South Africa and this pic was taken at Luka’s Lodge where I was preparing the beer butt chicken, thus [...]

Summer 2010: Croatia (Part III)

From Zadar I took the bus to Trogir. Now I know I am starting to sound like a worn out gramophone record (like any of my students will know what that is!) but the bus ride between Zadar and Trogir was …………… (please fill in an appropriate adjective, I have run out). The Garden Route [...]

Summer 2010: Croatia (Part II)

From Pula I flew to Zadar, where I stayed in yet another hostel of the International Hostelling group. Someone from the Pula hostel drove me to the airport for 100 kunas (about $16). Very pleasant man who asked me if I was in the military (based on my camouflaged Eastpak suitcase!) Flying in Europe is [...]

Summer 2010: Croatia (Part I)

I could not find an affordable ticket back home (after a miserable start to my 2010 trip and not feeling too well) and continued with the rest of my trip. It was the MOST incredible traveling experience I have ever had and I am so grateful that I did not find that return ticket.
The day [...]

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