St Jerome Monastery where Mamma Mia 2 was filmed
Croatia, Europe

Vis Town, Croatia • Livin’ la vida local on Dalmatia’s quietest island

We arrived in Vis Town one afternoon in late September, after a road trip along the mountainous coastline of Croatia and a ferry crossing from the city of Split. The journey from the mainland only lasted a couple of hours, but after a long day in the car the muscles were starting to ache. We… Continue reading Vis Town, Croatia • Livin’ la vida local on Dalmatia’s quietest island

close up of palm tree leaves in Croatia
Croatia, Europe

Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia

We arrived by ferry from Split on a late afternoon in September. Old stone houses and towers stand proudly around the little harbour, which was scattered with sailing boats and yachts, their peaceful bobbing disturbed by the arrival of the ferry and its flood of cars and people. It was nearing the end of the… Continue reading Things to Do on Vis Island, Croatia

beautiful Croatian water in Dalmatia
Croatia, Europe

Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches

Stiniva Cove is a stunningly pretty beach on the Croatian island of Vis. It’s not easy to reach, but that’s what makes a visit to Stiniva even more special- and rewarding. Here’s how to get to Stiniva Cove, officially one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches.  *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small… Continue reading Stiniva Cove, Vis • How to hike to one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches

how to visit Dubrovnik on a budget
Croatia, Europe

Dubrovnik on a Budget

Dubrovnik is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Croatia, and it’s easy to see why. The walled old town is a maze of cobbled alleyways and red rooftops, perching on a rocky outcrop in the Adriatic Sea on Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coastline. It’s seeped in history, both recent and ancient, and when Game of… Continue reading Dubrovnik on a Budget