Dubrovnik is a spellbinding place set in a valley of ancient walls and fortifications, it offers a remarkable range of back alleys and passageways in which to wander.
Read the full post here ...Jun 042019
Apr 042019
Dubrovnik is beautiful, culturally and physically, but there’s a much darker story to be told about this city.
Read the full post here ...Mar 252019
Dubrovnik is about as south as you can go and still be in Croatia. The country is narrow here, next to Bosnia and Herzegovina on the western side of the Dinaric Alps that rise dramatically from the Adriatic.
Read the full post here ...Feb 102019
It is often said that getting there is half the fun. And while the exact proportions could be argued, there is no doubt that travel by ship can be a source of entertainment in and of itself.
Read the full post here ...Jan 232019
The Stella Maris departed Zadar towards our day’s first destination, the Krka National Park. Then after an overnight in Primošten, a visit Roman Emperor Diocletian’s retirement palace in Split. Oh, and some clean laundry!
Read the full post here ...Jan 022019
Departing early from Pula, our destination was Zadar by way of the islands of Lošinj and Olib. Getting there was indeed, half the fun, but once we got to Zadar there were plenty of wonderful surprises.
Read the full post here ...Dec 282018
On our arrival in Poreč, our transport wound its way down to the dock near our ship. The next week is going to be a different kind of adventure for us.
Read the full post here ...Nov 282018
Today’s walk would be along the impressive Mostnica gorge, through the meadows of the Voje valley and up to the beautiful Voje waterfall. Then, there would be one last walk before departing for Croatia.
Read the full post here ...Nov 262018
Awakening to another beautiful morning in this stunning region of the world, the day began with a great breakfast. We were ready to meet a day that continued to get better … for a while.
Read the full post here ...Nov 092018
We awoke to sunlight peeking over the distant hilltops through our open window and enjoyed the cheerful songs of birds in the meadows. Today we begin our walking holiday in Slovenia.
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