Arrived in Croatia
August 24, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Landed in Dubrovnik mid afternoon and met our travel group of 14 at our hotel, the Valamar Argosy. Welcome dinner at the hotel, then orientation walk around the area.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
August 25, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Spent the day in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, a UNESCO heritage site. Visited St. Francis Monastery and the attached old pharmacy. Viewed the Bell Tower, went to the Rector’s Palace, St. Blaise church,Read more
Old Town Dubrovnik
August 25, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
After a full day in Old Town, had wine and appetizers on the Hidden Terrace patio, watching the boats come and go. Glorious weather!
Kotor, Montenegro
August 26, 2025 in Montenegro ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Day trip to neighboring small country of Montenegro, the size of CT. Took a boat from the small village of Perast to Kotor, a charming old city. Had a lovely lunch, then headed back to Dubrovnik forRead more
Dinner, music, dancing at Stone Mill
August 27, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ 🌙 77 °F
Visited Stone Mill where they make olive oil. Enjoyed an “under the bell” traditional special-occasion Croatian dinner with live music and dancing. JEE-val-ee!! (Cheers!)
Visited Mostar, then on to Sarajevo
August 28, 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
En route to Sarajevo, stopped in Mostar for a yummy traditional Bosnian lunch. Walked through a colorful marketplace & over an incredibly slippery bridge!!
Sarajevo
August 29, 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Full day exploring Sarajevo. Ate delicious Bosnian Burek. Saw and heard the Islamic “call to prayer” throughout the city. Visited the Gazi Mosque and the ornate City Hall. Finished up at PivnicaRead more
Sarajevo
August 29, 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
Spent the day discovering Sarajevo. Went inside the Gazi Mosque, the Catholic Church (with statue of Pope John Paul II in front), and Orthodox Church. Watched a coppersmith make some of his wares.
War (tunnel/talk) & Home-Hosted Dinner
August 30, 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ 🌧 68 °F
Visit to War Tunnel and Museum. War impact talk with Vuk. Went to Sarajevo “Haman” for a Turkish Bath and Moroccan spa treatment. Lovely home-cooked dinners with Bahra, her son, Fares, and hisRead more
Sarajevo to Karanac, Croatia
August 31, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Heading to Karanac for our farmhouse stay, Nik and Ante (our bus driver) treated us to a surprise visit to the small town of Jacobowitz, with one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Croatia, St.Read more
Sklepic Farm, Karanac
August 31, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
In the small village of Karanac, we met Denis, Goca, and their son, Stipan Sklepic. Stayed two nights at their charming farmhouse, learned how to make cheese and their special tomato sauce. HadRead more
Karanac farmhouse, then on to Zagreb
September 1, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Delicious breakfast (including the cheese we made last night) with the Sklepics. Walked around their farm. Stenciling lesson with Goca and Stipan. Walking tour through their village. Goulash andRead more
Zagreb, Croatia
September 2, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Toured Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Saw St. Stephen’s Cathedral (still under restoration from an earlier earthquake), several museums, and the tall white tower where they fire a cannon fromRead more
Exploring Zagreb
September 3, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Taking in the sights and sounds of beautiful Zagreb. Visited Museums, Cathedrals, and a unique (expensive!) Cravat store.
Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
September 3, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Visited Plitvice Lakes Nat’l Park and hiked the trails. Gorgeous waterfalls and nature scenery. Weather was perfect!
Zagreb to Opatija
September 4, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Said goodbye to Zagreb. Before reaching Opatija, went to village of Viskovo for pasta-making class with Ada. Then drank wine and ate our 2 varieties of pasta. YUM! Checked into Heritage ImperialRead more
Lunch & Museum in Hum
September 5, 2025 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
Hum is the smallest city in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Had lunch featuring white truffle pasta, and a special local beef….SO tender! Walked around Hum and toured theRead more
Ljubljana, Slovenia
September 6, 2025 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Explored Ljubljana. Took a boat ride through the city on the Ljubljanica River. Love the people…and food (like struklji)! Enjoyed sunset view from the “Skyscraper Bldg”.
Day Trip to Lake Bled
September 7, 2025 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Visited Lake Bled, one of Slovenia’s must-see attractions. Toured the Museum, boated to the island, and rang the Church of the Assumption bell. The white mansion belonged to Tito, President ofRead more
Ljubljana Castle, Museum & Farewell
September 8, 2025 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Took the Funicular to the Castle. Visited Nat’l Museum of Slovenia & saw the oldest musical instrument (~50,000 yrs B.C.) made from a bear femur. Received Communion at Church of the Annunciation onRead more
