A few months back, I wrote about our visit to the abandoned Douglas C-47 plane At Zeljava Air Base In Croatia.
We found out about the abandoned C-47 while in Sarajevo from a couple of other travelers we were chatting with. While visiting the Douglas C-47, a couple mentioned they heard we could visit the air base (or whats left of it) close by. Continue reading Our Short Visit To (The Yugoslavian) Zeljava Air Base In Croatia
In August 2021, we went on a month-long road trip around the Balkans.
During our time in Sarajevo, we checked out the abandoned Olympic Bobsled track. While at the track, we were chatting with some other travelers and one of them shared a tip about a site we had to visit.
On the way to Plitvice Lake, Croatia, we had to stop to see the abandoned Douglas C-47 plane at Zeljava Air Base! Continue reading Visiting The Abandoned Douglas C-47 Plane At Zeljava Air Base In Croatia!
While researching things to see and do in Split, Croatia, I came across a bizarre and interesting site that I had to check out.
I came across a UNESCO-Protected Spar Supermarket on Atlas Obscura!
During our first day in the city, it was pretty hot out. Around mid-day, we were in need of some cold beverages so we headed off to find the Spar. Continue reading This Spar Supermarket In Split, Croatia Is UNESCO Protected, Kind Of…
Split, Croatia is an amazing city to wander around primarily due to it’s old town including the Diocletian’s Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
To change things up, we decided to head over to a very quirky museum, Froggyland!
Kim and I expected Froggyland to be fun but we didn’t expect the kids to love it as much as they did. (Definitely a good thing!) Continue reading A Visit To Family-Friendly Froggyland in Split, Croatia!
During our Mid-East Gulf Trip around 6 years back, we visited the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. The following summer, Lucas and I visited the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho.
These were both very memorable experiences so when Kim came across the Falconry Center in Dubrava, Croatia, we had to visit! Continue reading A Visit To The Falconry Center in Dubrava, Croatia!
Last month, I wrote how Croatia was reopening to travelers which made it a serious contender for our August summer trip.
When United announced that they would be starting non stop flights to the country, it became an even better option for us.
I started searching and keeping an eye on award flights from Newark to Dubrovnik soon after. Continue reading 40,000 Miles + Tax To Croatia (RT), A Deal Too Good To Pass Up!
COVID-19 has made international travel very difficult due to varying rules when it comes to who is allowed to enter a country.
Each country has different requirements regarding testing prior to or when you arrive. There are also different sets of rules for those who are vaccinated.
New rules for entry into Croatia make it a very appealing country to consider for our month-long (hopefully!) summer trip. Continue reading Croatia Is Reopening To Travelers- Serious Contender For Summer Trip
Game of Thrones ended a couple of days back and it’s been one of the hottest topics.
I’ve been asked many times if I watch the show.
While I can’t say that I’ve ever seen an episode, I have visited various sites (in Malta and Northern Ireland) which happened to have been featured in the show.
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you might want to take a trip to Split, Croatia. Continue reading Game of Thrones Fans Will Want To Travel For This…
On November 1st I booked a flight for Spring Break for my family of four to Croatia.
I wasn’t exactly looking to go there at the moment but there were amazing fares to the country (from the US) for around $250 to $300. When I got home from work, I booked a short trip which would give us 6 full days in Croatia.
The total cost for Kim, Lucas, Theo and I came to $1,177.72 ($294.43 per person). Continue reading Why Did We Cancel Our Bargain Sub- $300 Flight To Croatia
KLM is giving you a chance to win a trip for two to Split Croatia!
The prize includes airfare, hotel stay and some fun activities and excursions.
Kim, Lucas and I really enjoyed our two trips to the Balkans which we took in back to back summers. We saved Croatia for when we’d have more time to visit. However, I’d still love to win this prize to get a taste of the country. Continue reading Win A Trip for 2 to Split, Croatia!
