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Video of the Day: Snow on the beach in Split, Croatia
Feb 6th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Extreme cold and snow have gripped parts of Europe in ways that the continent has not experienced in years. The images of people struggling to cope with the elements are chilling (no pun intended). Even in Split, Croatia, a coastal town on the Adriatic Sea, snow has blanketed the beaches as temperatures have plunged nearly 30 degrees below average for this time of year. Seeing people walk ...
Island of adventure: Brac, Croatia
Jan 2nd, 2012 at 5:00PM: 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 is the Island of Brac in Croatia, a region full of outdoor and adrenaline-pumping activities.
Hike up, or mountain bike ...Discovering the king of baristas in Croatia's caffeinated capital, Zagreb
Dec 19th, 2011 at 12:00PM: 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. Here, having coffee is as much of a social ritual as an essential kick-start to the day, and hours and hours are spent over a ...10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana
Dec 13th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
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 being difficult to spell and pronounce (say "lyoob-lyAH-nah"). After spending a few days there last month, I quickly fell ...The perfect Croatian island village: Okuklje, Mljet
Jul 12th, 2011 at 12:30PM:
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 from Dubrovnik, is extra special. It's heavily forested, with well over eighty percent of the island covered by beautiful ...European low-cost airlines fail to enforce charges and fees
Jul 7th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
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 frightening thicket of charges and fees. These charges, which serve as a revenue stream for the airlines, are less readily ...Lost travel friends
May 5th, 2011 at 1:45PM: 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 letter, the immediacy of the connection you'd shared while staying up all night on that Sardinian beach would probably be ...Dubrovnik in a day
May 4th, 2011 at 7:00AM:
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 destination hard, see some highlights and capture enough information to decide if a return trip might be in the cards for future ...Summer travel: European beach destinations
Apr 21st, 2011 at 12:00PM: 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 if you're looking for a slice of culture alongside your generous helpings of sea and sand, then consider escaping to one (or ...Five ways to get more European stamps in your passport
Mar 2nd, 2011 at 10:30AM:
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 most Americans on multi-country European itineraries, a passport will be stamped just twice: upon arrival and upon departure. ...Weekending: Sarajevo
Sep 15th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Istanbul's unique position straddling two continents affords a lot of travel opportunities, with quick direct flights throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. As an American living in Turkey, I try to explore as often as I can, particularly to less-traveled destinations. While my last weekend trip was to Prague, for this trip, I ventured to another Eastern European capital with far fewer ...Photo of the Day (09.13.10)
Sep 13th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
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 their own adventures when they get older (whether he inspires them to get Lasik is up for debate).
It's hard to go on the ...Wanderfly.com travel-planning site launches in beta
Aug 4th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
A new travel-planning website and booking engine is launching this month in beta, and I was excited to give it a test run, having first heard about the site this spring at a EuroCheapo travel happy hour. Wanderfly.com is a "personalized recommendation engine" that takes your interests, budget, and even social network connections to give you inspiration and help you plan your next vacation. ...Daily Pampering: Guided walks around the world
Jul 8th, 2010 at 4:00PM: Usually when we discuss the luxe life, we talk about things being brought to us, not about things we have to go out and get ourselves. After all, the very foundation of 'pampering' comes from people being waited on, so why would anything in Daily Pampering ever require us to move from our comfy spot anywhere around the world? Well, because some of life's luxuries are simply worth seeing for ...Top five weekend travel media stories
Jun 14th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Here are some of the best travel stories culled from the travel sections of this past weekend's newspapers.
1. In the Financial Times, Claire Wrathall pens a sailing exploration of northern Croatia's Kornati islands, which take a backseat to the country's southern Adriatic islands and port cities.
2. Seven writers weigh in on their first independent teenage trips in a Guardian travel ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.9.09
Sep 9th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Now that I've just typed the date today, I realized what a special day it is! It happens only once a year, and the next one will be on my sister's birthday, 10/10/10! What that means exactly I'm not sure, but this article provides a little insight. Apocalypse though? I think not. Here is today's installment of Gadlinks. Enjoy!
What better way to travel the world than to surf it! Surf ...New Radisson Blu opens with low rate in Dubrovnik, Croatia
Jul 14th, 2009 at 1:00PM: With 408 guest spaces, more than 100,000 square feet of spa facilities and stunning views of the Adriatic Sea, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Dubrovnik has become the largest and most exciting resort on the Dalmatian Coast. To celebrate its arrival, guests can stay for a starting price of €150 a night, including high-speed internet access and breakfast every day.
The Radisson Blu has 201 ...New B&B deals offer savings around the world
Mar 28th, 2009 at 2:00PM: The bed and breakfast community will probably put a hit out on me soon, if the comments from my last article are any indication. But, I'll take my life into my hands and cover the latest news from BedandBreakfast.com anyway.
Under the new "Tanks for Traveling" program, BedandBreakfast.com members will be able to save some cash on their travels this year. I'm not crazy about the name of the ...Bargain Europe: Camping Across The Continent
Mar 10th, 2009 at 9:30AM: In these economic times we're all looking to find ways to save a little cash without giving up our travels. Airfares are more affordable than they have been in a long time, which means that we can at least afford to get to the places we want to visit. But what happens once we get there? Are there any affordable places to stay? Most travelers making their way across the pond to Europe tend to stay ...Beer babe's favorite European bars
Feb 15th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Katarina Van Derham, the 2009 St. Pauli Girl spokesmodel, doesn't like to spend all her time in one place. The Slovakia native now lives in Los Angeles and still loves to get out on the road as much as possible. When she's home, her favorite place to grab a pint is Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica. She can have a relaxing drink on the patio, which is a prime people-watching spot. Of course, she ...
