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It’s the biggest island in the Adriatic, and the most visited, but the chances are you might not have heard of Krk, Croatia’s most diverse and accessible island. It’s the northernmost island in the Adriatic, and it’s connected to the mainland by a bridge, making it incredibly easy to get to when you’re on holiday […]

How do you get around in a city with no cars? Whether you’re on a day trip in Venice or you’re here for a few days, you might be wondering how to navigate Venice. It’s easy: when you’re in Venice, get around by one of these three options… Vaporetto Water buses in Venice are called […]

Venice is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, so it’s little wonder that tourists flock there in their droves to experience it for themselves. But what are the biggest tourist traps in Venice, and how can you avoid getting caught in them? We’ve already told you about what not to do in Venice, but […]

Celebrated as one of the most romantic honeymoon spots in Europe, if not the world, Venice – the City of Love – makes the perfect place to stay on your first holiday as newlyweds. But what is there to do in Venice for honeymoon couples? Things to do on a Venice honeymoon There are so […]

The event Venice is most famous for may be the Carnival, but there’s another festival that looms large in the Venetian calendar, and that’s the Festa del Redentore, meaning ‘Feast of the Redeemer’. Held on the third weekend of July – this year, the dates are the 20th and 21st – this exciting event has […]

The Castello area of Venice may not be the city’s best known district (sestiere), but it is the largest, and there’s plenty here to make it worth a visit. Even better, because it’s not so well known, it’s a place where you can enjoy a quieter side of Venice, away from the hustle and bustle […]

For any wine-lover, one of the best things about visiting a new country is the opportunity to try the local food and wine. When it comes to wine, Croatia has lots on offer for you to sample, so today we’re introducing you to some of our favourite wines and vineyards for you to experience when […]

White pebbly beaches, a mountainous backdrop, and the incredible blue of the Adriatic: it’s not hard to see why the small resort town of Rabac on the Istrian coast is so popular with holidaymakers. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting this summer and want a few pointers for your itinerary, keep reading to find […]

While you might think you haven’t heard of Fort Lovrijenac, Game of Thrones fans will be familiar with this imposing castle because it appears on screen as the Red Keep in this incredibly popular fantasy series. Let’s find out more about its history and how you can visit this mighty monument. Fort Lovrijenac: Game of […]

Cycling is one of the best ways of exploring a new place. It’s a quiet mode of transport, so you can enjoy the sounds of nature and look out for wildlife that often won’t hear you coming. You can chatter away with your cycling companion and stop for picnics en route. And, if you’re on […]