Croatia Travel Guide

Dubrovnik Franciscan Monastery

emilykahn — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:35:27 +0000

Address: Placa 2 phone: +385 20 321 410  open: 9 am-6 pm entrance fee: 6 kn, children 4 kn Franciscan monastery Be sure to explore Dubrovnik’s century’s old and still active Franciscan monastery, one of Dubrovnik’s most popular attractions. The large area surrounding and including the Franciscan monastery is located at the very beginning of Stradun (Placa), to the left of [...]

Stradun

emilykahn — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:30:21 +0000

Dubrovnik’s Stradun When you visit Dubrovnik, it is almost impossible to avoid the city’s main drag, the Stradun (Straw-DOON) or Placa. The Stradun itself one of Dubrovnik’s tourist attractions, and it’s the place to wander and window shop. The Stradun starts from the city bus stop outside Pile Gate and runs about 300 meters to the [...]

Samobor day trip

emilykahn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:05:45 +0000

Take it easy If you’re looking for a break from the faster-paced (but still pleasant) activities in Zagreb, take the bus or drive about 30-40 minutes to the small town of Samobor. There is a regular bus service every half-hour or so to and from Zagreb all day, and it is well worth the trip for [...]

Ancient castle ruins

emilykahn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:43:31 +0000

Castle ruins in Zagreb Among the many things to do and see in Zagreb, visitors can have an enjoyable few hours exploring the crumbled ruins of ancient castles. Hundreds of medieval castles are scattered across Croatia, and most are fairly decrepit. From Zagreb, you don’t have to travel far or pay a cent to find them—in fact, [...]

Things to do in Dubrovnik

emilykahn — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:37:35 +0000

Ah, Dubrovnik. Adored by people like John Malkovitch, the king of Jordan and the late Pope John Paul II, this “jewel of the Adriatic” is Eastern Europe’s Venice, minus the flooding. The southern-most city in Croatia, Dubrovnik was one of the centers of the development of language and literature and was home to many famous [...]

Things to do in Zagreb

emilykahn — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:57:10 +0000

While most travelers head straight for the Dalmatian coast, capital city Zagreb has a lot to offer for those who want to experience authentic Croatian culture. With several museums, parks, and arguably Europe’s most beautiful cemetery, Zagreb is well worth a few days of exploring. The city is situated between the southern slopes of [...]

Croatia in Pictures: Danger Children

BootsnAll — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:17:59 +0000

Just because you don't speak Croatian doesn't mean you can't get a chuckle out of some of the country's road signs.

Croatia Beats Andorra 4-0, Moves to 2nd in Group

BootsnAll — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:36:04 +0000

Croatia didn’t start their first World Cup qualifying round the way they hoped to, but they’re making up for lost ground now. The Croatian national soccer team handily beat Andorra yesterday with a score of 4-0. The win and accompanying three points mean that the team is now in second place in its group - Croatia [...]

Croatia in Pictures: Primosten Angel

BootsnAll — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:04:06 +0000

The cemetery at the church in Primosten may not be ancient, but it's got an amazing view.

Add your Croatia budget hotel or guesthouse to the Hostel Directory

Cristina — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:56 +0000

If you own or operate a Croatia budget hotel, hostel, guesthouse or any other budget accommodation – or if you know someone who does – you (or they) should consider entering the information into the new worldwide Hostel Directory . This will be a huge and global directory of budget hotels, hostels and other budget [...]