Brijuni (Bree-ooh-nee) National Park

“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost.” -Erol Ozan Sites/Topics covered in this post:    Novigrad Pula Fortress Brijuni National Park Go-Date: Day 114, Friday, May 16 Lesson Learned: I really enjoy being the only Americans in off-beat places we visit. It makes me feel special (and we all want to be special, […]

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 […]