When Dalmatia shines

When Dalmatia shines

It is autumn in Dalmatia, Croatia. In the past weeks, the constant ebb and flow of tourists has suddenly stopped. Sounds of kids playing on the beach, the thump of the disco, boats, and highway traffic have been replaced by long nights of crickets, wind, and my mind.

THE ZVONČARI - Where the wild things are at...

THE ZVONČARI - Where the wild things are at...

We careened down and around the sharp bends of the road to Rijeka, the bus like an overstuffed livestock truck that I swear was teetering on two of its wheels on some of the corners. Fur, horns and fists stuck out of the windows pounding the sides of the bus along to the still going strong marching band that was also crammed on board.

WILD, MAGICAL, MYSTERIOUS BRAČ ISLAND

WILD, MAGICAL, MYSTERIOUS BRAČ ISLAND

Brač island - rugged and vast, is an island of intense and affecting beauty. The show stealing beach, Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), gets most of the attention, but what lies beyond the beach is what keeps Brač at the top of my choices for ideal island escapism.

DRINKING, DRIVING, DELICACIES - EXPLORE THE PELJEŠAC PENINSULA

DRINKING, DRIVING, DELICACIES - EXPLORE THE PELJEŠAC PENINSULA

Peljesac has that unpolished, truth and simplicity of rural life - something that is becoming harder to find in Dalmatia as everything gets dressed up for tourists. Call it rustic, call it old world charm - once you get a taste for this spot, you will wish you had more time.

A PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

A PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

For an easy and lovely day trip from Dubrovnik, head to Trsteno village.

“Dalmatia once again provided me with an enchanting mix of serenely beautiful nature, and a specific glance back into Dubrovnik history, complemented with a good dose of abandoned architecture that kept me wandering for hours.”

Hiking through Dalmatian history

Hiking through Dalmatian history

This one corner of many turns along the Dalmatian coast offers that great combination - history, atmospheric ruins, and a few good legends and stories - in a setting so beautiful you are surprised there is not a soul to be seen enjoying such a remarkable place.

KISS ME...

KISS ME...

What does FKK mean?

Short stories and the everlasting tradition, and history of nudist beaches in Dalmatia, Croatia. It is more interesting than you’d think! And a bit of humour as well in this post. Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!