Today we headed to Plitvice National Park in central Croatia. It is the oldest and largest national park in Croatia, founded in 1949. We were here in mid-November with daytime temps in the 40s and a layer of fog that Read more…
On our second day in Zagreb, we decided to visit the Art Pavilion. It sits in the center of town and was a quick walk from our parking/camping spot in town. A couple people recommended the Alexander Calder exhibit currently Read more…
After visiting Krka National Park, we retreated to Split again because the weather was not cooperating. After a week of waiting for a nicer weather window, we headed back out with sights set on Zagreb and Plitvitce National Park. Hmmmm, Read more…
This afternoon we got to explore Krka National Park with sunny skies before the next round of rain clouds show up tonight. Since it’s off-season, we get to pay a discounted rate. We paid 30 kuna for adults and 20 Read more…
Good morning from Split, Croatia! Thought we would have put in more miles yesterday but nope. We took it slow and parked at a beach in Split overnight. No one bothered us there. It was basically just us and a Read more…
This last month we spent in the little village of Zastražišiće on Hvar Island taking it easy. We caught up on some work, spent time with family and harvested the family olive trees. With Halloween behind us and olives pressed Read more…
The kids went back and forth for weeks if they should spend one of their favorite holidays in the city of Split or in the little village of Zastražišće, Hvar. They eventually settled on Halloween in the village. Their thinking Read more…
My family owns a few small plots of land with olive trees in the little village of Zastražišće on the island of Hvar in Croatia. The sleepy village really comes back to life this time year with an influx of Read more…
After a year of driving a counter-clockwise loop of Europe, we are once again back in Croatia. I know our latest blog post had us in Albania still because this blog is sadly very behind. I hope you have been Read more…
After a couple days in Meteora, we headed for the beaches of the Aegean Sea. We chose to stop at Skotina Beach for a free beachfront spot. The small town felt very deserted and beaches unkempt but it was free Read more…
Do Greek pugs like scrambled eggs? YES or NO? Ummm, YES! Yes they do. Or at least this one did. And Greek cats? They prefer kibbles from Yoda. Time to head up the mountain to check out the rock formations Read more…
Quick roller skating session in the parking lot of Igomenitsa, Greece before we head to our next stop. Opted to take the local roads because the tolls here add up quickly, especially for a van of our size. Little did Read more…