A Deep and Cavernous Country If you need a reason to visit Slovenia, here is one big one I discovered after my visit this past October: Postojna Caves (or Postojnska Jama in Slovenian). Cave lovers, spelunkers and other people interested in the "underworld" should definitely put this magnificent place on your list. Even if you …
Summer in Croatia would not be complete without people jumping off the stony cliffs into the waters below. Join me for a look at this interesting pastime.
The island of Rab off the coast of Croatia in the Adriatic Sea is off the radar for many American tourists despite its popularity for Central Europeans. It's definitely worth a trip by ferry from the mainland to explore its enchanting alleyways, its magnificent views, and much more. Sailing there should be on every captain's itinerary.
A visit to the seaside fishing village of Savudrija reveals many surprises from the hanging boats that are scattered along the beach to the ancient city of Sipar buried by the tides.
Come join us for a sail to the Kornati Island of Levrnaka in the Adriatic Sea in Croatia. The island is a beautiful oasis in the archipelago and boasts a wonderful restaurant with seafood caught in the nearby waters.
(This is the third post on our sailing adventure from Pula to Kornati, Krka and Telašćica National Parks in late June 2020 after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in Croatia. It focuses on the challenges of mooring, the interesting town of Veli Iz on the beautiful island of Iz and the Telašćica National Park.) Mooring in …
As we made our way southward down the Adriatic in late June of 2020 on our second sailing journey of the year, we passed so many beautiful islands that I stopped counting. Seriously, there are hundreds of them (the truer number is over 1,000), and it's impossible to see them all. But we could try. …
Continue reading Sailing in the Adriatic (Part Two): Zapuntel and the island of Molat
(This post is Part Five of the series: Heading Out to Sea after the Coronavirus in Croatia, focusing on our first sailing journey to the islands in the Adriatic after restrictions let up in Croatia.) Sailing Onward Down Dugi Otok After we returned to our boat from buying olive oil in Zverinac (see The Voyage Continues …
Continue reading Strange Noises in the Night, Submarine Hideouts and Plumbing Problems
On my recent trip to Venice in late July I stumbled upon an art gallery as a friend and I were waiting in the rain to gain entrance into the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. We had not brought umbrellas and thought the wait to enter the museum would be short. It wasn't. We were wet. My …
I'm both teary-eyed and giddy after returning from a trip to Venice last night. Those of you who have visited this timeless place know of its charms, but these feelings snuck up on me as I returned for the third time. Although I was truly enamored with the city the first two times (How can …
About five hours away from our apartment in Pula is a small Austrian town called Hallstatt that you may or may not have heard of. But even if you haven't ( Okay, I admit, I hadn't heard of it) there are many, many people around the world who have. The village has a tiny population …
Mom’s 8Oth Birthday and The True Meaning of Celebrations Eighty Years LovedBirthdays are important events marking the ages and stages of our lives, but when you reach the beginning of your ninth decade on this planet, it truly is something to celebrate. I knew my mom was approaching her 80th birthday when we left the …