Croatia

Visited Croatia in shoulder season deliberately and the decision paid off completely. Diocletian's Palace without peak crowds is a totally different experience. Rovinj felt lived-in rather than touristy. Found a small place doing the best black risotto I've ever tasted — something that would have be…

Visited Croatia for 18 days. The positives are real: Hvar lavender fields is every bit as impressive as advertised, and the food scene around Rovinj is genuinely excellent — try burek if you haven't. crystalline sea was an unexpected bonus. That said, island-hopping costs add up. It's not a dealbre…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Croatia shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. Dalmatian prstaci alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Zadar is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 9 days. Diocletian…

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Croatia. Some things matched: Diocletian's Palace is as spectacular as every review says, and Hvar has a genuine energy I'd read about. The fresh grilled fish obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for: excellent wines.…

First time in Croatia and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Split was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best burek I've ever had. Plitvice Lakes was the big set piece and fully justified the trip. Two things wor…