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Island of adventure: Brac, Croatia
We're almost into a new year, so what better time to start planning for some new trips? While there are some great adventure destinations out there that have proven to be well-worth the journey, there are still some lesser known regions that have a lot to offer. One of these ...Photo of the day - Winter branches
Today's Photo of the Day captures a mess of winter branches spread across a gray sky like competing capillary systems. Winter officially began in the Northern Hemisphere on December 22. There's no nice way to say it. Winter is here, and the leaves have been gone for some ...Discovering the king of baristas in Croatia's caffeinated capital, Zagreb
Coffee is an obsession in Croatia, and in its capital, Zagreb, the coffee culture is as strong and prevalent as the locally prepared žižule grappa. And the coffee itself? It would knock the non-fat foam off a Starbucks latte any day.
But it's not just about the flavor. ...10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana
When I found cheap airfare from Istanbul to Ljubljana, I didn't find many other travelers who'd been there or even say for sure which country it's in. The tiny of country of Slovenia is slightly smaller than New Jersey and its capital city isn't known for much other than ...Istria and the Unintentional Search of the Next Tuscany
In a way it's no surprise that Istria, a heart-shaped peninsula in northwestern Croatia, is regularly called "the Next Tuscany."
Long under the rule of the Venetian Republic and, more recently, occupied by Mussolini's Italy, the Adriatic's largest peninsula has a ...War and Travel: the Dubrovnik Gallery You Can't Afford to Miss
A Muslim man, on his knees, his hands up, his face creased with fear, kneels on the street, as firearm-brandishing Serb militiamen approach from behind. He has no idea what's in store for him. And for the viewer of this arresting photograph, we never know the outcome of ...The perfect Croatian island village: Okuklje, Mljet
Croatia's Adriatic islands are desperately beautiful. They span a significant geographic range, from Krk in the north right by Rijeka to the tiny Elaphiti islands in the south, just off Dubrovnik.
While every island has its charms, Mljet, an hour or so by catamaran ...European low-cost airlines fail to enforce charges and fees
Flying around Europe on low-cost airlines over the last few months has taught me a few things. Among the most useful lessons I've picked up: Baggage and check-in fees and charges are enforced quite unevenly.
European low-cost carriers present their customers with a ...European Travel Commission launches Facebook contest
The European Travel Commission (ETC) today announced the launch of their new social media Facebook contest entitled I Wish I Were There. Hosted on the ETC's official Facebook page, the contest will encourage fans to photoshop images of themselves in their dream European ...Lost travel friends
Before Facebook--hell, before mobile telephones and email--it wasn't all that easy to keep in touch with people you might meet on the road.
You could exchange addresses and telephone numbers, of course, but by the time you were in a position to make a call or scribble a ...Dubrovnik in a day
We had just a few hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia and wanted to make the best of it. Arriving via cruise ship, time was limited. This was the first port of call on a 9-night Mediterranean cruise which looked to be a good sampling of the area. The plan is to hit each ...Summer travel: European beach destinations
With the summer holiday season just around the corner, it's never too early to start planning your escape to the beach. For many Americans, this means balmy Floridian shores, the sun-kissed Californian coast, far-flung Hawaiian islands or hedonistic Caribbean resorts.
But ...Croatia set to offer "world's biggest welcome"
Croatia is about to extend the "world's biggest welcome," thanks to an industrious outdoor enthusiast and a bit of ingenious use of technology.
Earlier this week, adventurer Daniel Lacko set out on a pre-designed course that will see him traveling by foot, kayak, and bike ...5 European adventure destinations
With its old world styling and modern luxuries, Europe isn't typically the first place that comes to mind when adventure travelers are searching for their next destination. But there are plenty of adventures to be had on the European continent as well, and here are five ...Five ways to get more European stamps in your passport
Lake Ohrid, Macedonia.
Yesterday, I wrote about the fact that European passport stamps have become harder and harder to get. The expansion of the Schengen zone has reduced the number of times tourists are compelled to show their passports to immigration officials. For ...Photo of the Day - Boats in Croatia
As a kid, I spent lots of summer vacations staring at boats in the harbor. I never had a good reason for it but today, Flickr user nicocrisafulli's photo brought all those boat memories rushing back. There's something childlike and wonderful about their motion, sound and ...Ten Great Adventure Travel Destinations For 2011
With another holiday season behind us at last, it is time to start looking to the year ahead and firming up our travel plans. If you haven't already made your preparations for 2011, and you're looking for something a bit more adventurous this year, then perhaps we can ...Nudist cruise to Croatia ready to go!
There are only 22 spaces available for a unique eWaterways cruise. The best part of the fun offering from his London tour operator is that you won't have to pack much: the catch is that its central theme is nudity. Hope you get a ticket with 21 other hotties, and dash off ...The Museum of Broken Relationships finds permanent home
Way back in 2007 we reported on the Museum of Broken Relationships, a traveling exhibition of mementos from love affairs turned sour. Well, the idea has been gaining steam, and now the museum has opened up a permanent exhibition in Zagreb, Croatia.
The museum is perhaps ...Photo of the Day (09.13.10)
Perhaps the first travel book that kids read is Where's Waldo? The striped explorer travels around the globe in search of...well...nonsense, really. He encounters scenes that go beyond the imaginations of children the world over and, hopefully, inspires them to seek out ...
