One Summer in Europe #10 - Croatia | One Summer in Europe

episode #10 – Croatia

Posted on 12. Jun, 2010 by Ryan in Latest Episode

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We’re fired up the podcast again as we leave Rome and cross the legendary Adriatic Sea to amazing Croatia.

Croatia is deservedly a hot spot on European travel itineraries, with its endless stretch of beautiful, rugged coastline, charming seaside towns, and old-world way of life.

We recommend the focus of a Croatia trip to be the Dalmatian Coast of southern Croatia with a special emphasis on unforgettable Dubrovnik, the “pearl of the Adriatic”.

Five or six days along the coast allows one to get a sample of the best of Croatia, with a stop in the capital of Zagreb as the gateway deeper into Central Europe.

On this show, Dean and I talk about:

why to add nontraditional Croatia to a general backpacking Europe itinerary
how to get from Rome to Croatia on a ferry across the Adriatic
the fascinating history of Dubrovnik, formerly the wealthy independent republic of Ragusa, a rival to Venice and a diplomatic powerhouse
taking the Jadrolinija coastal ferry and stopping for a day or two on the great islands of Korcula and/or Hvar
spending a night in the vibrant city of Split
ending the week in Croatia with a stop in the Austria-Hungarian influenced capital of Zagreb
some hidden gems of Croatia, such as Istria and its national parks

TRANSPORT IN
Trenitalia (Italian train system)
Jadrolinija (Croatian ferry company)

ACCOMMODATION
One Summer in Europe (Dubrovnik hostel and budget hotel search)

SIGHTSEEING
Dubrovnik (official tourist site)
Visit Dubrovnik (information about Dubrovnik and the region)
Republic of Ragusa (history)
Dubrovnik Walks (high-quality, affordable guided walking tours of Dubrovnik)
Korcula (information site)
Hvar (official tourist site)
Split (official tourist site)
Diocletian’s Palace
Zagreb (information site)
Plitvice Lakes (beautiful national park)
One Summer in Europe (miscellaneous sightseeing activities in Rome)