Split Decision – Not Worth the Calories
“Let’s be naughty and save Santa the trip.” -Gary Allan Sites covered in this post: • Old Town – Split • Klis Fortress • Lunch in Rogoznica Go-Date: Day 100 – 101, Thursday & Friday, May 2 to 3 Lesson Learned: Along the Croatian coast there is a castle (Kastle) in every village. Some of […]
Salona – Overlooked Treasure
“It’s not the things you don’t know that trip you up. It’s the things you think you know, but you don’t. You fail to ask a certain question because you believe you know the answer. Separating your information from your assumptions can be very tricky business. “ -Claudia Gray Lesson Learned: If you just want […]
Zadar – Coast Worth Doing
“Magicians have calculated that million-to-one chances crop up nine times out of ten.” ― Terry Pratchett, Mort Lesson Learned: If your travel budget has been taking a beating Croatia is where you need to go for a while. We’ve found it very affordable while not scrimping on the things we want to do, places we […]
Krk to Enterprise…..
“Sometimes a feeling is all we humans have to go on.” -James T. Kirk, “A Taste of Armageddon” Lesson Learned: You get spoiled by staying in apartments. Large rooms, a kitchenette, often a balcony, they are generally quieter than hotels, and you can make your own meals which not only saves money, but it makes […]
The Wine was Never Better, Have Another
“I wonder if the ocean smells different on the other side of the world.” ― J.A. Redmerski, The Edge of Never Lesson Learned: The best American exports we’ve witnessed in Greece, Egypt, and Croatia are music and movies. You can’t get in a cab, visit a archaeological site, go to a café’, or walk down […]
Those Who Are About to Die Salute You
“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius. Commander of the Armies of the North. General of the Felix Legions. Loyal servant to the true Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Father to a murdered son, husband to a murdered wife – and I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next.” -Russel Crowe, The Gladiator [addressing crowd […]
UNESCO World Heritage Site Chasing
“Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt.” Mark Twain (1835-1910) Lesson Learned: Don’t bother coming to the coast of Croatia before mid April, its closed for business. We arrived on April 19 and many shops and cafés are just now opening up. Easter is a big deal in this country, so if you arrive at […]
Don’t go chasing waterfalls
“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett Lesson Learned: Selecting the best footwear for your trip is important. OK, so this bit is like going in for your semi-annual teeth cleaning…..important, but so damned boring. OK, I’ll make it quick. Shoes take up a lot of […]
We are off to see the Izzard
“Donald Trump was put here (on Earth) as a test given to us by a god that doesn’t exist.” -Eddie Izzard Lesson Learned: The Internet in Croatia is very good. Its as good as it is in many places in the US. Another thing I liked about it is we were able to purchase a […]
Road Trip to Varaždin
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest Lesson Learned: McDonalds, they are everywhere. From the time when I worked for McDonalds (my first real job when I was 16) till today, I’ve always thought McDonalds produced a […]