Bosnia & Herzegovina, a fascinating Balkan nation, beckons. This mountainous country shares a sliver of the Adriatic Sea with Croatia, but the real beauty lies inland. We journeyed to the charming town of Mostar, a few hours by car from the touristy beachfront cities of Split and Dubrovnik on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Bosnia & Herzegovina […] The post A Bridge Between Worlds: Unveiling Bosnia’s Allure in One Day appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

Our discovery of Rovinj, the seaside town known as “Little Venice” in Croatia’s Istria region, began with a stay at Villa Dobravac, a bucolic family-run B&B and winery. Later we walked through the Old Town’s Venetian streets, little changed in 700 years. Our visit ended with a fungus-sprinkled, grappa-fueled meal at Scuba, a most tolerant […] The post Rovinj: A Romantic Getaway in Istria appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

Hvar island is well worth the 50-minute ferry ride from Split. There are two main ports of entry: Hvar town and Stari Grad.  Date of Visit: September 24, 2022 As my husband, Chris, and I pulled into Hvar town’s sun-baked harbor, my mind flashed back to the first time I glimpsed a jet-setting lifestyle. It […] The post Croatia’s Hvar Island: A James Bond Vibe appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

There’s one thing you should never do in Croatia’s stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park. And no, it’s not refraining from feeding the wildlife. However, it would be best if you didn’t do that either.  The correct answer, or perhaps the most important if you value life and limb, is to stay on the well-marked trails […] The post Lost in Plitvice Lakes National Park appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

On the way to Plitvice Lakes, a beautiful thing happened: We took a detour to Opatija. Pastel-colored villas built by Austro-Hungarian royals and nobility still dot the surrounding hills. The Opatija Riviera has captivated many more hearts since those privileged few enjoyed its charms. Date of Visit: September 22, 2022 Our Destination Rating 4.8 Read More […] The post Opatija: Pearl of The Northern Adriatic appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

While Croatia’s Dubrovnik steals the spotlight with its Game of Thrones grandeur, Split is where a Roman emperor lounged in an opulent palace, a medieval bishop preached defiance, and gladiatorial roars once echoed in a nearby arena. Wander cobbled streets where history hums from beneath your feet, from the whispers of Diocletian’s mausoleum to the […] The post Game of Thrones in Real Life? Split’s Secrets Revealed appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

Were Zadar’s city planners chasing the “Bilbao Effect” when they hired Nikola Bašić to build two contemporary art installations near the historical old town? Most likely. But there’s more to these works of art than meets the eye. The Croatian-born architect completed The Sea Organ and The Monument to the Sun nearly 20 years ago. […] The post Zadar, Croatia: A Dance of Time and Tide appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

I don’t mean an extra-marital fling, but it was a wake-up call when I was flung by a panicking Haflinger pony on our horseback ride in Croatia. My travel fairy godmother was with me that day, but it opened my eyes to the risks one takes in foreign countries far from our homes and medical […] The post I Had a Fling in Croatia appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more

A tip from a city tour guide and a little digging uncovered Italy’s long-ago barter deal for the unheralded Croatian truffle. It all began when someone in Istria unearthed the first of many white truffles in the 1960s. They looked like potatoes but had a pungent odor, so the Croatians called them “Stinky Potatoes.” The […] The post Croatia’s Truffle “Tails:” Stinky Potatoes appeared first on Travel The Four Corners ..read more