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CROATIA TRAVEL
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Croatia Travel Guide:
Croatia
- Croatian Nature Parks
Croatian
Taxi Transfers - Traveling, Touring And Assurances
Island
hopping in Croatia- experience the culture
Island Siren Song
Ten
Beautiful Places That You Should See In Croatia
Touring
Croatia
Featured Croatia travel
reading from our blog:
 Off the
beaten path in beautiful Croatia
There is
another side to Croatia that is well worthwhile heading a little off
the beaten track to see, including the home of scientist Nikola Tesla,
a monument that reminds strongly of the "Star Wars" films and
view the incorruptible body of a 4th-century saint... read more
 Experience
the wonders of Croatia in 2021
Croatia�s
coastline is lined with beautiful beaches, many islands and clear
turquoise waters. Inland, the country is truly scenic, while its cities
are full of historic wonders to explore. Visit some unique locations,
including the fascinating Plitvice Lakes, the Pula Roman Arena and the
Veliki Tabor Castle... read more
 Destinations
to enjoy on a cruise around Croatia
Head
out on the blue Adriatic Sea for an unforgettable cruise holiday around
Croatia, with all the creature comforts on board and some fascinating
destinations along the way. Visit historic towns and unspoiled
islands... read more
 Unusual
destinations in fascinating Croatia
Croatia
is full of historic cities, glorious beaches and beautiful scenery, but
it also has a more unusual side. The following are some different
sights to see during a Croatian holiday... read more
 Best destinations for a cultural or
beach holiday in Croatia
Croatia
is an up-and-coming holiday destination set on the borders of Central
and Southeast Europe. The country has many historic and beautiful
cities to visit, full of art and culture, as well as the scenic countryside,
gorgeous beaches and seaside resorts... read more
 Unusual
places to go in Croatia
Croatia
is a popular destination these days for many reasons. The gorgeous
beaches along the Dalmatian Coast, the historic cities, pretty islands
and more. However, Croatia also has a less usual side, which is well
worth a visit too... read more
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Touring
Croatia by Fiona Hiliard
In Croatia car hire gives you
the freedom to explore a range of exciting locations all across the
country. Whether you plan to soak up the sunshine of the Dalmatian Coast,
explore the fascinating city of Dubrovnik or tour the ancient Istria
region, you're guaranteed to find the most unique experience with car
hire.
Croatia
has in recent years become one of Europe's most popular summer holiday
destinations and it's easy to see why. With Mediterranean good looks and
a heart to match, Croatia is a destination that's difficult to beat. In
recent years, resorts have sprung up all along the Adriatic Coast, the
most popular of which include Babin Kuk, Cavtat and Dubrovnik.
Istria,
on the Adriatic Coast boasts a warm Mediterranean climate, with fine
beaches that lend themselves to a range of active watersports including
sailing, diving and snorkeling. Further ashore, over one thousand islands
line the coast, waiting to be discovered by boat. The islands of Brac,
Hvar, Vis and Korcula boast some of the best beaches in Croatia.
Croatia's
climate is regarded as 'mixed', with continental type weather in the
north and east and a 'semi-highland' system in the south-central region.
The coastal resorts benefit from warm, dry summers and rainy winters. In
terms of sunshine, the islands enjoy the lion's share, with Hvar soaking
up 2715 hours of golden sunlight every year. Summer temperatures vary
from the mid twenties to thirties along the Adriatic Coast, where good
weather is guaranteed. The warmest months are July and August and rain is
rare.
Croatia
is not just popular during the wonderfully sun-drenched summer months.
The cities of Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb have over the last number of
years become firm favourites for weekend city breaks. Croatia has made a
remarkable recovery since the turbulent years of conflict in the early
1990s. Today, Croatia's capital Zagreb stands tall as a vibrant city,
characterised by elegant 19th century architecture and a trendy caf�
culture. Meanwhile, the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik offers
impressive historical attractions, breath-taking natural beauty and a
lively events calendar, the highlight of which is the Dubrovnik Film
Festival and the Dubrovnik Summer Festival. On the Dalmatian Coast, the
city of Split is well worth a visit, if only to spend a few hours
exploring the ruins of its famous palace.
Croatian
cuisine offers something exciting to tempt every taste and budget. The
resort regions cater to European tastes and it's easy to eat out for a
low cost.
During
your time away you will find that Croatian restaurants will provide
plenty of popular national dishes as well as favourites from around the
world.
However,
those with more adventurous palates may like to try cheap local
specialities like Kulen spicy sausages and hearty obanac stews. Other
thrifty treats include tasty štrukli pasta, fresh 'just caught'
local seafood and the ubiquitous Italian inspired pizza.
Wherever
your journey through Croatia takes you, you'll find there's always
something exciting to see or do. In terms of history, hospitality and
culture, Croatia has it all. In Croatia car hire gives you the freedom to
discover the country's many distinctive charms at your leisure.
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About the Author: Fiona writes
for Argus Rentals and Car Hire Croatia
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Croatian
Taxi Transfers - Traveling, Touring And Assurances by Johnnie
Kazija
The love
for traveling is perhaps one of the things a lot of people have in
common. Well, since touring around the world is the usual dream of each
and every human being walking on the planet, let's take traveling
seriously.
Anyway,
have you heard about Ryan Air? They've been around for sometime and are
considered as Ireland's favorite. Anyway, news says that connections from
Dublin to Zadar were opened last March 2008 making travel to Croatia so
much easier since you longer have to get a connecting flight. Anyway,
RyanAir also has packages for tourists so you might want to check them
out when you start planning your itinerary.
Whether
you are traveling as far as Croatia, or just a short trip, you first need
to make sure that everything you will need is all ready. This is the
perfect time to exercise your foresight. Make sure that a few hours
before your trip you have had already prepared all the things you need to
bring, like your clothes, a medical kit, your communication kit, and of
course, your travel documents. When you pack your clothes, make sure you
have enough for a day trip, and possibly a dress for a nice party. Make
sure too, that you pack comfortable shoes for sightseeing and another one
for when you go dancing. Don't pack too much as I'm pretty sure you'll
probably buy a lot of souvenirs for your family and friends and you'll
want to have enough space in your suitcase for that.
Next,
you have to confirm your hotel accommodations since you'll want to rest
immediately when you get there. Aside from this, you need to arrange for
an airport taxi for when you get to Croatia , especially if this is your
first time. With airport taxi service Zadar, you can travel with ease and
get an instant tour guide too! Book taxi Croatia, because airport
transfers are not easy to find especially during peak seasons such as
summer. When you travel to another territory, it is always advisable to
book for car rentals with driver beforehand, unless you plan to go
backpacking. At Taxi Zadar, you don't need to worry whether you are being
driven to the right place because all their employees are locals of the
place.
Before
leaving, you have to make sure you have arranged for someone to look
after your house especially when you are living alone or if you are going
on a family vacation. Aside from this, make sure to finish all you
backlogs or else you will end up with more when you get home. You and I
both know that relaxing despite the fact that you have a pile of job to
do is not really what you call as recreation, it's more of slacking and
it could really hurt your career.
Being
prepared is the key to getting the most out of your vacation. So
remember, before you go, you have to make sure everything is set up and
ready. Then, all you need to think about is how to enjoy being in a place
as marvelous as Croatia.
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About
the Author Johnnie Kazija is an airport taxi service provider in Zadar,
Croatia. Find more information about Croatian Taxi Transfers at
www.taxi-zadar.com
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Ten
Beautiful Places That You Should See In Croatia by Jonathan
Williams
Croatia is a country that is
located in Southern Europe. It is bordered by Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is a country rich in history and
culture as well as wonderful historical places to visit, and below are
listed ten places that a visitor should see in Croatia.
1.) Muzej
Museum
This
grand museum is located in Zagreb, a major city in Croatia. What you are
going to see here are works of art by famous artists such as Lorenzetti,
Van Dyck, Renoir, and other famous artists. The collection of this museum
is not limited to paintings alone, but it also features prehistoric
exhibits.
2.) Archeological
Museum of Zagreb
This
museum has in its collection vast artifacts from Egypt. It also has in
its possession the Zagreb mummy with its intact bandages. Aside from
these and its other 400,000 objects or more, it also features stone
monuments that were created during the Roman period.
3.) Medvednica
This
is a fortress that is well preserved and is located in the Medvedgard
Mountain. Once here, you will be given a majestic sight of the city
below. Also, you can always take a leisurely stroll here as you take in
the grand views.
4.) Cathedral
of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
This
cathedral is located in Dubrovnik, a city of Croatia that is dubbed the
Pearl of the Adriatic. It was said that it was Richard the Lionhearted's
money that made this cathedral possible to be erected. This is also a
tourist spot here in Dubrovnik.
5.) Roland's
Column
This
stone flag staff is also located in Dubrovnik. This is also a must-see
monument when you visit Croatia. Roland's Column is also called Orlando's
Column.
6.) Archeological
Museum of Split
The
Archeological Museum of Split is recognized as Croatia's oldest museum.
It features some of the oldest artifacts during the prehistoric times and
even has objects dating back to when the Greeks colonized the Adriatic.
One of the popular must-see objects here are the stone epitaph
collections that was found in Salona, and you should also see its
collection of Roman and Greek artifacts.
7.) Diocletian
Palace
This
is Split's historical center and is also listed in the UNESCO World
Heritage List. It contains many ancient and historical buildings. Because
it is well preserved and is a wonderful sight to behold, this has become
one of the famous tourist destinations in Croatia.
8.) The
Arena in Pula
This
arena is located in Pula and is recognized as one the biggest
still-existing Roman amphitheatres in the whole world. This was saved
from near-destruction when the Venetians took to taking the arena's
stones and putting them in their houses and other buildings all over Pula
as well. Now, this serves as one of the greatest wonders of Croatia.
9.) The
Forum in Pula
This
is what they call Pula City's main square. Here, you will find an ancient
city hall that was erected during the sixteenth century. What is
interesting in this city hall is that some parts of it were built using
pieces of an old temple.
10.) Tvrda
This
is a defensive fortress that was built during the eighteenth century, and
this is located in the city of Osijek. This is a wonderful location to
visit as it is still a well-preserved military compound that now houses
beautiful buildings, and you will also find here the Museum of Slavonia
that houses artifacts that dates as far back as the Roman era. What is
unique about Tvrda is that, at night, it becomes alive as locals and
foreigners go bar and club hopping.
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About the Author - Jonathan
Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the place to
share travel videos. Visit www.destinationguide.tv/croatia to view or
share Croatian travel videos.
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Island
Siren Song
The Landscape: Stony Adriatic
islands scattered along the length of Croatia's coast. Coarse green
shrubs and olive trees whose thin leaves flash silver undersides to the
breeze. Translucent blue: a breath would cloud that water of glass.
Light
has a clarity there that is like no place else, and it provokes a clarity
of thought. Priorities and needs slip so easily into place. You realize
the hollowness of the rat race, of consumerism, of chasing anything at
all. Life is distilled down, and you understand contentment: a
bottle, a gentle breeze, a pretty girl to cuddle. What need for anything
else?
Self-contained
with car, tent and food, you hop from island to paradise island. Travel
by ferry - the shush and ebb/swell of the waves and the salt smelling air
- standing on deck gripping a freshly painted rail, watching the islands
recede as the coastal mountains near.
Each
new island brings a small village or two with winding streets and stone
houses, maybe a fortress or an ancient Venetian trading house from the
days when that city-state ruled the waves. In each new town or village
you pause for bitter coffee softened by a mound of cream, and
all-absorbing conversation over a round cafe table in a sleepy plaza.
Inevitably,
you thread your way down rough gravel roads to your own deserted stretch
of shore, where you peel off sweaty clothes to slip naked into the silken
waters. You dive deep, past the thermocline, into the grip of the cold.
Then, surfacing, float on your back with eyes closed, gently rocked by
Amphitrite's currents. The rest of the world sinks down through your back
to melt away, lost in the briny deep.
On the
stony shore the sun dries salt to a thin powdery crust on browned skin.
Under the olive trees you eat a rustic lunch of bread, hard cheese, and
coarse local wine drunk straight from the bottle. Your backdrop is the
bleached bony spine of the mainland that towers over the islands and the
sea, and in the distance the slow clonk of sheep bells.
The
poet Derek Walcott wrote that islands can only exist if we have loved in
them.
Islands
symbolize isolation, remoteness, and sometimes even shipwreck: the
forlorn seclusion of the castaway. We sit and gaze out at the sea that
surrounds us, but it is ourselves that we are looking into. How
remote the past seems. Island life is insular, detached, inward looking.
It's closed off, like the blinders of first love, when nothing exists except
the two of you within the little round space of that cafe table. The
outside world is helpless to intrude. Perhaps that's why islands
symbolize romance better than anyplace else.
Large
islands embody the permissiveness and sensuality of islands in general,
but they lack the feeling of isolation. Small islands are better. You
feel it most acutely at night. Sitting on a tiny sandspit surrounded by
the inky void of ocean and sky, you're like Vishnu on a lotus flower,
dreaming entire worlds, creating realities because nothing else exists,
and nothing can.
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Ryan Murdock's pursuit of
travel literature has taken him to some of the world's most unforgiving
places, including Mongolia, Tibet, Nicaragua, and North Korea, by Russian
jeep, motorcycle, dugout canoe, horse and camel. Please visit
www.ryanmurdock.com to learn more about his adventures and to follow his
Road Wisdom blog.
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