The Maksimir Park is the largest green space in Zagreb city. It is named after Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovac, the man who was first responsible for establishing the park in 1794. At the time the park was set up it was on the outskirts of the city, today it is part of suburban Zagreb. This Zagreb [...]

After you’ve explored Dubrovnik’s old town, it’s time to explore the surrounding regions. Dubrovnik is within close proximity of a number of beautiful islands and towns, where you can enjoy natural beauty, history and culture, and the best local food and wine. Here are my tips for Dubrovnik day trips. The Peljesac Peninsula – The first day [...]

Grožnjan is one of my favourite stops in Croatia, particularly in the warm months, when the artists are at work. The town is best seen ducking in and out of studios and galleries, and shopping is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Grozhjan.. My tips for Groznjan shopping. Jewellery – There are [...]

Considered by many as one of the best places to visit in Europe, Dubrovnik is always packed; there is a steady stream of tourists and activities all year round. When you add the crazy prices of Dubrovnik to this equation it becomes impossible (rather impractical) to visit every museum and local landmarks in the city. [...]

Zagreb is a small city. But for its size it has more than a fair share of museums and galleries such as the Zagreb City Museum. My Europe travel tip is to go Zagreb art gallery hopping during the summer months. This European city empties out during this time; most of the town’s residents head [...]

Another hot tip today for your Europe travel planning agenda – and an easy one to miss.  That’s because it calls itself Europe’s smallest town but also proclaims to be the world’s smallest town too, Durbuy, Belgium. Confusingly, Durbuy is in Belgium, but in the province of Luxembourg.  This is in Wallonia, the French speaking [...]

When summer comes to Croatia, much of the traffic heads south, to the island of Brac. Here, in the tiny town of Bol is one the most popular stops in the country – a beach called Zlatni Rat, my Europe travel tip of the week. Zlatni Rat is also known as the Golden Horn. The [...]

Dubrovnik is without argument one of the best places to visit in Europe. It offers a variety of experiences and memories such as walking the town walls and shopping at the Dubrovnik Morning Market. However the small lanes of the old town manage to fit in century old establishments, footballs games and restaurants with outdoor [...]

Last week I wrote about the walls of Korčula. This week we venture inside; walk along the lanes, explore the squares and climb the towers of this tiny town. There’s a fair bit to see and experience here – from cultural performances to historic sites. This is what makes Korčula a top European destination in [...]

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the walls of Dubrovnik, one of the best places to visit in Europe. But Dubrovnik is not the only Croatian walled town in this part of the Adriatic. You can experience the same setting, but on a smaller scale in ‘Little Dubrovnik’ – Korcula. Korčula Town is the [...]