With thanks to Visit Croatia maps we are on our way to drive through these beautiful countries with friends Alan and Lois Meyers and Barry and Joan Richter. A quick stop in Amsterdam to freshen up and we will arrive…
Zagreb By Night
Arriving at our hotel, The Palace in the old city center of in Zagreb in the afternoon, we took some down time before heading out for an evening stroll along museum row and then to dinner at Vinodol Restaurant for…
A Day In Zagreb
Our walking tour of Zagreb began by a walk through several parks right outside our hotel. We arrived at Jelacica Square which is the main hub of the old town and also the heart of upscale shopping. From there we…
Lovin’ Ljubljana
Old Ljubljana is a pedestrian only city and is great fun to walk around. We began our tour of the old town at the Cobbler’s Bridge, crossing over the Ljubljanica River to the University and Academic area of town. Much…
High in Ljubljana! (Not What you Think)
We spent our afternoon and evening looking down on Ljubljana and its environs. First from the over 900 year old hilltop Ljubljana Castle, and second from the Ljubljana “Sky Scraper.” The highest outdoor cafe and bar in the city where…
A Little Night Music
After a scrumptious dinner at AS Restaurant we walked the old town. It was vibrant with bustling outdoor cafes, bars, music and dancing. These people know how to spend downtime and to party.
Exploring Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge
Leaving Ljubljana and heading north to near the Austrian border we arrived at Lake Bled, one of the most scenic and serene places on earth. We hired a Pletna Boat (old traditional boat made from wood and with no keel)…
Going Underground at Postojna Caves and On To the Istrian Peninsula in Croatia
Postojna caves are the number one tourist attraction in Slovenia and it is easy to see why. You ride a rail train two miles into the ground to the most spectacular grotto in the world. We walked for over a…
Roaming Rovinj
A fishing town on the Istrian peninsula is now a popular vacation and tourist destination. We began our morning at Tito Square at the harbor and then entered the old city through the Albion Arch. We meandered up the old…
Poking Around Pula
After our morning exploring Rovinj we drove about an hour south to the town of Pula where one of the best Roman arenas is preserved along with the Gate of Hercules and the Arch of Sergius as acceas points into…