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Pazin

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It seems that every time I drive across Italy to Istria there are thunderstorms and today was no exception. Downpours! The wonderful Danijela of Zarecki Krov in Zarecje, Pazin ushered us into our 2 bedroom apartment and promptly served us our dinner of homemade soup, Istrian macaroni and sweet critters washed down with local wine and finished off with mistletoe brandy. Nice! I chose Pazin as our first stop because I thought a rustic setting would be relaxing after such a long drive and it was. The Istrian interior is green, rolling and entirely inviting. To the left you can … Continue reading →

Mostar: A Dubrovnik Day Trip

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It may be hard to tear yourself away from the Croatian islands and coast but a trip inland to Mostar is highly recommended. The most famous Mostar sight is the  Old Bridge, built in 1556 and then, famously, blown up in 1993 during the last Balkan war. The bridge has been reconstructed and is as beautiful as ever, spanning the azur Neretva river with a mountainous backdrop. The bridge has tremendous symbolic value as it links the Croat and Muslim communities each located on opposite sides of the river. Its destruction and reconstruction comprise one of the rare happy endings … Continue reading →

Vis Island featured in Islands magazine

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This issue (November 2007) of Islands magazine features an enticing article on remote Vis Island, giving the island a well-deserved boost of publicity. Writer Jeff Greenwald started his Croatia island journey on better-known Korcula Island, staying in the Hotel Korcula. After listening to local tales of the Marco Polo-Korcula connection (islanders are convinced the legendary explorer was born in Korcula Town) the writer heads out to farther shores, that is, Vis Island. “It is impossible to be bored on Vis” writes Greenwald. True enough. Just scuba diving through Vis’s fascinating underwater life, replete with ancient amphorae, shipwrecks, sponges and fish … Continue reading →