As promised, here is the follow-up to my Zagreb Retrospective. We’ve spent the last 10 days in Dalmatia, the region of southern Croatia, and there is so much to see and do. I’ll also quickly review highlights from our time in Istria just to round it all out. If you get the chance to visit […]
Tag: wineries

Three Spots to Drink Excellent Wine in Istria
Joe and I really enjoy sampling local wines wherever we go. When you visit a winery, you learn so much about the history of the place. You get a better feel for the people, their stories, and how they live their lives. When I Googled “wine in Croatia,” I was amazed at the results. One […]

Discovering Romania’s Wine Scene
It’s always nice to be pleasantly surprised when traveling. We embrace being surrounded by the unfamiliar – it’s one of the reasons we love to explore! – and finding hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path treasures brings true pleasure. One of our favorite ways to discover new places is through wine tasting. When I mentioned Romania’s blossoming […]

A Few of My Favorite Things (On Crete)
Joe and I only spent a week on the island of Crete, but its magic quickly captivated us. We had a great deal of freedom thanks to our rental car and we used it to the fullest extent. After exploring parts of the western half of the large island, I think Joe fully understood what […]