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How to Tip in Croatia: A Guide to Tipping in Croatia

August 4, 2017

When visiting any country in the world where tipping is much more common than anywhere else, it can be a drama when it comes to bill time; it’s awkward, to say the least! Now, if you’re visiting Croatia, the good news is that there is not a big tipping etiquette, and generally, gratuities are not […]

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Day Trip To Montenegro: Our Day Trip from Dubrovnik to Cetinje

August 4, 2017

Written by Travel Writer Cate Brubaker from International Desserts Blog When my husband and I visited Dubrovnik, we set aside a day for exploring nearby Montenegro by car. It was our first time to both Croatia and Montenegro and our Dubrovnik – Kotor – Cetinje – Dubrovnik day trip turned out to be one of our […]

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3 Croatian Island Escapes You Gotta Get to in 2017

August 4, 2017

With so many places to see and often too little time, it’s hard to know which Croatian cities and islands to put on your itinerary. If you’re looking for a little taste of island life to add to your travel plans, we’ve narrowed down three great island escapes to consider. Silba Silba Island. Photo: Zadar […]

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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Kravice Waterfalls More Beautiful Than Plitvice Lakes

August 4, 2017

Written by Robert Schrader from Leave Your Daily Hell.  The Balkans’ most beautiful waterfall isn’t the one you think. I had a health scare at the beginning of my trip to the Balkans last year, so I didn’t get a chance to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park when I was in Croatia, as planned. I relayed this information […]

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Top 10 Sehenswürdigkeiten in Kroatien

August 4, 2017

Written  by Travel Writer Chris Vollmert. Die top 10 Sehenswürdigkeiten in Kroatien sind schwer auszumachen, aber es gibt definitiv einige, die man nicht auslassen darf. Kroatien ist generell wohl eines der schönsten Länder Europas, obwohl natürlich jedes Land seinen eigenen Flair und Besonderheiten hat. Dennoch steigt die Zahl der Touristen jährlich beträchtlich, was verdeutlicht wie […]

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10 Best Beaches in Albania You Gotta Check Out

July 4, 2017

With its still unspoiled beaches, the tasty food and the extremely competitive prices, Albania is undoubtedly the trending summer destination in the Balkans. The most enchanting stretch of coastline is the southernmost one, from the city of Vlore to the border with Greece. Along the coast, rounded, sensual mountains end straight into the sea, forgetting […]

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Absolute Must-Do Things to do in Bulgaria

July 4, 2017

Luana Weaver, travel enthusiast and editor at Route4us, recently decided to take a trip to Eastern Europe. She first visited Budapest, Timisoara, after which she decided to explore the hidden gem of Bulgaria. She was so impressed with the diverse beauty of the country that she decided to visit its main cities: Sofia, Varna and […]

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The Best Balkan Islands to Explore This Summer

July 4, 2017

Yippeeee, summer is here. If you are the process of planning your exact go-to spots for your Balkans summer vacation, and this post is for you! If you haven’t decided where to go yet, this post will have you drooling over the entire Adriatic Sea. This sidearm of the Mediterranean is famous for its historic […]

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These Best Beaches in Istria Are Waiting For You

July 4, 2017

The largest peninsula in the Adriatic, Istria is shaped like a triangle, the lower two sides of which have a coastline. Naturally, this means that there’s plenty of swimming and sunbathing to be done in Istria. Below, we’ll explore the best beaches in Istria, places where you can wind down and soak up some Istrian […]

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When in Istria Head East to Discover Rabac & Labin Croatia

July 4, 2017

I am always banging on about how Croatia is packed with fantastic sights and places to visit for total rest and relaxation, but there are many places in Croatia which never get the publicity that they so rightly deserve. Some of these travel destinations are slightly hidden away, hidden gems, one could say, others are just […]

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