Everything about Croatia by a local travel guide…
Kamen Mali Beach has the clearest water in Cavtat
Kamen Mali Beach has the most stunning view in Cavtat
Kamen Mali Beach has a perfect combination of Man and Nature
Kamen Mali Beach is so romantic at sunset
Kamen Mali Beach is so exciting when it’s windy
YES. More than 60 percent of Croatians speak English. Croatia ranks among top 14 countries IN THE WORLD with VERY HIGH PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH
Croatians just LOVE subtitles. You will be able to watch (the re-runs) of your favourite shows or sitcoms on Croatian TV.
Most road signs and inscriptions in shops, restaurants and museums come with an English translation
Some 20 percent of Croatians do not speak ANY foreign language, including English. You will most likely be able to communicate with them, too.
If you run, literally, you may be able to do it in 45 minutes
At normal (touristy) pace, it takes approximately 1.5 hours to walk the entire wall of Dubrovnik
If you visit the Fortress of St. Lawrence (Lovrjenac), it my take at least half an hour longer. But it’s worth it.
The visit of the Dubrovnik City Walls can be cut short or made less difficult
Generally speaking, tap water in Croatia is tasty and perfectly safe to drink
In some areas of Croatia tap water may become unsafe after heavy rains. You will then be advised to boil the water or buy bottled water.
Unless you want to try some of Croatia’s prised mineral waters, always specify that you want tap water.
Drinking alcohol outside of restaurants and bars is NOT ALLOWED in most, if not all, Croatian cities.
However, the way local authorities across Croatia sanction drinking in public may differ. The fines range from issuing a warning, over 30€ to as much as 700€.
Some public areas have traditionally been associated with drinking alcohol, so the authorities might even turn the blind eye on that practice under certain circumstances.
Many Croatians, including myself, take the term Dalmatia for granted. And use it as if everybody should know what they mean by Dalmatia. So, where is Dalmatia? And what is the origin of Dalmatian dogs? Dalmatia is situated by the Adriatic Sea, in Croatia. Dalmatia is about a spirit, a frame of mind, an atmosphere…
As a tour guide I often get asked which month is the best to visit Croatia. If you wish to visit Dubrovnik, Split or the Plitvice Lakes National Park, consider visiting Croatia in… Of course, Croatia is stunning all year around. And there certainly is a reason why so many people visit Croatia in Summer….
As a tourist guide born in Dubrovnik and living in Split, I often get asked to compare the two Croatian cities. Is Split or Dubrovnik better? Let me try to provide an answer based on 4 criteria: Shopping, Safety, Accessibility and Gloss. Dubrovnik fares better in Safety and Gloss; Split is better in Shopping and Accessibility.
Is everything really so expensive in Dubrovnik? Here’s a list of my favourite 5 activities you can do in Dubrovnik for free. And have a time of your life. This is certainly my favourite spot in Dubrovnik. It’s extremely beautiful. And surprisingly empty. A perfect combination. As a tourist guide, I really appreciate moments of…