Day trip ideas around Zagreb Croatia

Down Drava river: chasing mythical creatures and artwork

Drava river is among the most pristine lowland rivers of Europe. From the moment it enters Croatia in Međimurje county all the way to where it flows into the Danube, it creates a rich, almost magical … [Read more...]

Imotski Croatia: the land of epic nature and poetic people

Imotski is a small town in inland Dalmatia. A trip there is a world away from the Dalmatian coast. But if you can get by without the Adriatic Sea a day or two, your visit won’t be short of … [Read more...]

How to get from Zagreb to paradise? Hike amazing Medvednica MT

One of Zagreb's unique features is having Medvednica nature park at its doorstep. You can see those majestic green hills from any corner of the city. They are like a beacon gracing the northern … [Read more...]

Hurry to Rijeka – the trending destination of the North Adriatic

I spent 3 days in Rijeka. I can't say I know the city through and through. But I have certainly fallen in love with it. Rijeka's biggest charm is the journey it takes to get to know it. It's almost … [Read more...]

Hiking Croatian coast: how to have a celestial experience

We’re into a sizzling hot summer. On some days even the sea can’t cool you off. So what can you do? I say, go hiking Croatian coast. Look behind and up to the hills towering your coastal destination. … [Read more...]

Zagreb Riviera: where the city flocks on summer weekends

Where is the Zagreb Sea? Zagreb has no sea – at least not geographically. But in the summer, a small stretch of the north Adriatic has half of Zagreb living there. This coastal line is called … [Read more...]

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