Croatia is a land of beaches, sunshine, nightlife, heritage and adventure A land where travel exists in so many facets, from the more obvious beach holiday to the road less travelled. Welcome to our adventure playground, one of the best kept secrets in Europe, as well as one of its most thrilling and breathtaking places. Leave the beach behind and come to discover the real Croatia, away from the crowds, to enjoy a series of activity sports in one of the most picturesque parts of the world. Lonely Planet named the Cetina River in Dalmatia as one of its top 40 amazing experiences, something we ..read more

The Secrets of Varaždin County, Trakošćan Castle & Croatia’s Own “Mona Lisa” There’s a gorgeous portrait by an unknown artist of the 19th-century baroness Klotilda Drašković that hangs in one of Southern Europe’s most beautiful castles; Trakošćan. Local legend has it that this painting’s power is such that, every year, one female child in the Trakošćan region is born with the same beautiful gaze as the baroness wears in the iconic work of art. Croatian Mona Lisa The castle itself was built in the 13th century as part of Northern Croatia’s defense system. Up until the 16th century, the cast ..read more

Everything You Need to Know About Tipping in Croatia   Although it is usually left to personal discretion, tipping in Croatia is something worth educating about. Every country has different tipping practices, and this question often creates a lot of confusion during our travels.  We are here to give you some tips, recommendations, and an overall guideline on what is appropriate, expected, or respected in the world of Croatian tipping. Tipping in Croatia generally reflects your interpretation of the quality of service, it is appropriate of you to tip when the service is qual ..read more

Stargazing on Hvar island for a peace of mind Hvar island is the perfect place to experience stargazing. If you haven’t tried, it is a must since the feeling is not easy to explain. Get away from the everyday stress and find a peace of mind. I was lucky to spend my childhood on Hvar Island, growing up away from city lights and chaos – enjoying simple living, beautiful nature, and dark night skies. Looking back, I can see how I took many of these things for granted, as these things were simply the norm. Summers were the best – carefree holidays were filled with endless hours at the beach or exp ..read more

Mountain Biking in Croatia Mountain biking and off-road cycling in Croatia is on the rise! Be it traditional mountain biking, ever so popular enduro or gravel niches, Croatia has a lot to offer for an active vacation. But unlike more developed cycling MTB destinations, Croatia’n approach is a little bit different; instead of creating MTB hot spots in form of bike parks, a network of trails is independently developed in every region to best suit its needs, making almost the entire country one big bike park.  MTB regions in Croatia Different regions –- different styles, so we’ve decided to ..read more

Dinara – new Park of Nature It’s official. Finally! The beautiful mountain massif that is home to the highest peak in Croatia (Sinjal, at 1831 meters), Dinara, has been proclaimed a Nature Park. This well-deserved recognition was made official by the Croatian Parliament on the 5th of February 2021. For those of us that had fallen in love with this part of Croatia years ago, it was one of the more exciting bits of news we could have wished for, as – hopefully –  the proclamation will protect this stunning wilderness for future generations. Today, Croatia can be proud of being home to eigh ..read more

Truffle hunting in Croatia The truffle hunting in Croatia is truly a unique experience with a long history in Istria and Dalmatia being a recently established location. But let’s start from the beginning. The history of truffles, the edible subterranean fungus, also praised as a food delicacy, traces all the way back to Paleozoic era and the period between 360 and 280 million years ago. Throughout history, these noble fungi have been mentioned in various inscriptions, texts and books and have inspired numerous myths and legends. Among ancient nations, truffles were particularly appreciated by ..read more

National Parks in Croatia What is it about the national parks in Croatia that make people flock to them? Whether for an active vacation or not, the beauty of nature leaves everyone in awe. It is unthinkable today to come to Croatia without visiting one of the national parks. Croatia has 8 national parks: Brijuni, Kornati, Krka, Mljet, Plitvice lakes, Paklenica, Risnjak and Northern Velebit. The last one covers almost 8% of Croatian territory. What is interesting is whichever part of Croatia you are in, you can visit one of it’s national parks. If you like to organize your stay in Croatia “on t ..read more

Klapa singing Life without music would be sad and dreary. Whether you have the ear for music or are completely tone-deaf, whether you know how to sing, whether you have a tenor, soprano, alto, baritone, bass or 2nd alto, it doesn’t matter. Every one of us is connected to music. Music has woven itself deeply in our lives to the point where we link some songs to certain life events, be it first loves, weddings, funerals, birth of a child or a period reminiscent of socializing in our youth. Croatia is a tiny country, yet rich in music and tradition. In December 2012 UNESCO put klapa multipart sin ..read more

Plastic waste &adventure is against plastic waste. Plastic waste in traveling tours comes mostly from bottled water one can purchase anywhere. Croatia is still one of the only countries in Europe to have a supply of good tap water for drinking, but it is our challenge and mission to preserve the waters for future. Most people buy bottled water which has huge environmental impacts as well as being expensive and possibly unhealthy.  What to do? We provide stainless steel or PBA water bottles to our travelers. But if you are traveling on your own, you might consider few interesting facts ..read more