When my friend Elaine and I went to Croatia last year (you can read about Istria, Pula, Zagreb, and Plitvice Park), we stayed in a variety of locations. I had accumulated a number of free nights via hotels.com from my… Read More ›
Zagreb
Eating our Way Across Croatia
During my trip to Croatia last month, we spent our time in Istria and Zagreb, and not along the famed coastal areas in Split or Dubrovnik. Rather than seafood, the mainstays of the meals were basic meats, frequently pork, and… Read More ›
Street Scenes in Croatia
Earlier I wrote about the coffee culture in Croatia, and about visiting the markets in Zagreb during the first part of our trip. It’s been less than two months but it’s already fading and I’m ready for another vacation. Next… Read More ›
More Markets! Zagreb’s Dolac
Anyone who regularly reads our blog know that many of us are drawn to markets, whether it is an antique flea market in Paris, an outdoor mercado in Texas, or the ubiquitous farmer’s markets that appear in many European cities…. Read More ›
Coffee in Croatia
One of the first things you learn about the Croatian people is that they really like their coffee. The second thing you learn is why they serve it in such little cups. I’m sort of an average coffee drinker. I… Read More ›
Tripping to Croatia This Week
I’ve been planning this trip with my friend Elaine for much of this year, and we’re both practically giddy about it. I think this is Elaine’s first, or nearly first, international trip. We had talked about Istanbul, but decided that… Read More ›