Health and Well Being in Dalmatia, Croatia: I spend a lot of my time in London doing rather unhealthy activities. Too many meals out, too much wine, too many late nights and not enough exercise. An invitation to visit Zadar and the surrounding area of Croatia to do something OTHER than review food and wine […]
Nin – The Island of Kings #LoveCroatia
A brief visit to Nin: Standing outside the Tourist Information Office, I look across the bridge to an ancient stone gateway. The tiny island across the water is the historic old town of Nin. It’s just 500m in diameter, connected to the mainland by two old bridges. Walk across, like me, and you’ll find yourself […]
Split, Croatia – A Roman Emperor’s Retirement Home
A Final Port of Call in Croatia – Split: Split on the Dalmatian coast was the last place I visited on my recent trip to Croatia. One of the most enjoyable challenges for me writing about Croatia has been that throughout the seven days I felt totally immersed in culture, history and gastronomy. I could […]
Colourful Croatia – Trogir, Dalmatia
Lore, Legend and History in Trogir, Dalmatia: I’d been told that the historic island towns of Croatia were stunningly beautiful. And I was looking forward to visiting Trogir, Dalmatia, joined to mainland Croatia by two foot bridges. It’s a UNESCO heritage site and curiously has acted as a location ‘double’ for both Venice and Provence […]