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    • Andre CronaugeNun ab ans Mittelmeer
      Day 2

      Slibowitz am Morgen,...

      June 26, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

      Nacht war hier sehr angenehm, auch wenn etwas eng im Camper.
      Am Morgen durch einen freundlichen Anwohner empfangen, mit dem ich erstmal einen Slibowitz trinken musste.
      Was fur ein Frühstück morgens um 7.
      Aber tolle Gastfreundschaft      Read more

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    • Balkantour 2022
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      Day 4

      Kurzer Halt in Kroatien

      April 24, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Wir haben die kroatische Grenze bereits überquert. Ein kleiner Zwischenstopp in Zagreb ist drin. Vielleicht erratet ihr ja anhand des Fotos wo wir sind 😅 haben nämlich leider auch Küchenmesser vergessen 🔪
      Hoffen wir mal, dass wir jetzt alles haben 🙈
      Zeitlich war ein kleiner Probecampingausflug vorher ja leider nicht drin 👩‍🎓      Read more

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    • TravelerJules
      Day 26

      Hello Croatia

      March 25 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Arrivederci Roma, donbar dan Zagreb!
      A very early start (0430 taxi) for our flight to Zagreb. Less than 2 hrs travelling and we were in Zagreb centre enjoying coffee and a fabulous spinach quiche for breakfast. Their pastry shops are amazing and leisurely coffee breaks are definitely part of the culture!
      Dropped our bags late morning and set off to explore. Tourist info centre very helpful and we have a walking tour booked tomorrow.
      Zagreb centre is split into two levels - two towns which joined many years ago. Higher level reached by steps or the shortest funicular in the world - the ride takes just 64 seconds!
      A lot of buildings wrapped in scaffolding including the cathedral, and not accessible. We learnt that a lot of this work is due to the earthquake in 2020. Beautiful buildings, parks and of course markets. Interesting that magnolias are just blooming and yet blueberries, strawberries, asparagus all available and delicious!      Read more

    • Blanck AdventuresBlanck EU Adventures
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      Day 65

      Goodbye Stari Jasen

      August 3, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

      Goodbye Stari Jasen!

      We stopped one more time at the tiny house in Croatia, because this city is a big train hub. It was so nice to be able to call up Stari Jasen and be somewhere familiar after our previous stay was double booked. There is just some comfort about being somewhere you know and having a washer for our dirty clothes!

      Adalynn lost her lost tooth (literally misplaced the one that fell out in Italy) while here last time and they saved it just in case we came back through . She was thrilled. Too kind!

      They also had a kitten arrive and decide to call Stari Jasen it's home. The girls so enjoyed playing with and snuggling this kitten.

      They also enjoyed playing with the owner's two sons. They played catch, tag, road bikes and wrestled. Wrestling with those boys was Mabel's favorite part.

      Lots of tears leaving this time, because they felt they really made friends, it felt familiar to come back to a place we spent two weeks before and they wanted to keep that kitten. One day we will need to get these loving girls a cuddly pet.

      We dropped off the car, walked to the bus stop, road the bus thirty minutes then waited for our train to arrive. While we waited Seth found the first cinnamon roll type treat since Addy's birthday, so they obviously got to enjoy a pastry.

      We opted to sit by a fountain and have cappuccinos while we waited on the train. The girls were playing horses, neighing and running around the fountain. The girls were carrying these unusual tiny round mints we got in Germany. They were strong mints like Altoids, but came in a clear tube with liquid that kinda popped when you sucked on it. Well, somehow Mabel squirted one of these tiny mints into Adalynn's eye. Oh my goodness, what a scream! I cannot imagine the pain! Poor girl. And Mabel felt so bad.

      We made it on to the train and we were off!

      After about a month with a car and a month of trains, I would say they are both good ways to see Europe. Cars are great for seeing more green spaces, smaller cities and things away from the city. If you want to see the major cities and touristy things, the trains are nice (just maybe avoid the Balkan region trains if you like clean bathrooms, AC and organization of some kind.)      Read more

    • Blanck AdventuresBlanck EU Adventures
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      Day 53

      Last Days -Velika Mlaka, Croatia

      July 22, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

      Last post from Croatia, for now...

      We had read that people in the Balkan countries were very kind, friendly and hospitable. This nearly two weeks stay has proven that to be true. The owners of the home we stayed in just outside of Zagreb were very considerate and made us feel at home. They checked on our girls while playing, baked us cake, gave us parting gifts (an angel to keep us safe along pur travels and a Stari Jansen keychain) and had coffee with us.

      We also had to go to a doctor, which I was really nervous about, but as usual, God totally took care of us. I found a list of doctors that speak English near us from the US Embassy website. The doctor checked on Demi for a bad bladder infection and on Mabel regarding her allergy cough. We have had Mabel on an inhaler daily for a few months now. We are trying to remove wheat, dairy and egg from her diet. I say trying because traveling causes us to encounter new things constantly and we have to figure each ingredient list out in another language. We try to stick to oatmeal, tortilla chips, honey, fruits, veggies and meat. I think it's helping.

      The doctor was thorough and friendly. He even took the time to talk to the girls to make them feel comfortable. I really like it when doctors do that. He prescribed what we needed and gave us an extra script for both girls, because we are still traveling. He must have felt my momma concern in the midst of all the unknowns of how the medical system works in each country. He put my concerns to rest and we appreciate having a backup script just in case. Another encounter with this region's kindness.

      Well, we spent our last few days taking it easy and it got hot!! The high on our last day neared 108 degrees.

      The girls used their creativity to design a doll house with beds, blankets, couches and more. I love that they just used nature and other resources around them to make the day fun! The best kinda fun - outdoors and imaginative!

      We hit the Cice Beach one more time and had it all to ourselves. We got pool noodles this time and that added some extra fun. We brought peanuts in their shell for a snack and the girls enjoyed making fairy boats out of them. They also cleaned rocks for a cool rock display. I love watching them play!

      We enjoyed our time here and all our excursions in Croatia. The Guesthouse Stari Jasen tiny house is a great place to stay! We will have to pass through again to catch a train sometime, but for now we say Tschüss, Chao, and Bye to Croatia.

      It took hours of research for us to decide to head further southeast. We ruled out the train system, because they have a terrible reputation. Big buses were kind of an unknown for us, but did not sound great with kids. Car rental companies have lots of rules about which countries you can use their cars in. We had a hard time finding one for our next country. Seth finally found a car rental place that would allow us to cross multiple boarders, so off we go continuing our adventure in a fancy rental.      Read more

    • Blanck AdventuresBlanck EU Adventures
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      Day 46

      Sljeme Peak

      July 15, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

      We are so thankful to have a car for excursions! Most places we have stayed were just fine on foot or with buses, but the car has allowed us to see places a bit further away and easier with littles.

      We rode a gondola to the top of Sljeme Peak inside Medvednica reserve area just at the edge of Zagreb. This was the longest gondola ride I have been on. We just kept going up and up and up. I think it lasted nearly twenty minutes. The girls thoroughly enjoyed seeing the forest from this height. Once we reached the top, we felt as if we could see forever. There had seemed to be so much city before, but from this distance it looked like a sea of green. So many types of trees and we even spotted a deer.

      We hiked around a little and grabbed a snack. Then we played on this hill that is a ski slope in the winter, so it was quite steep. The girls successfully ran down it multiple times without face planting. Demi and I raced up it once. Let's just say if there was a bear, I would have been eaten. Ha ha!

      I grabbed Addy for a photo in the plush green grass, but should have thought it through a little more. A few moments before we had been watching these bumble bees fly all around in the grass buzzing from flower to flower. Well, I took the photo and then felt a sting and burn on my back. It has been a while since I have been stung by a bee. Take my advice and don't lay on bees. It might make them mad. That burn kept building! Ouch! Luckily, it was a short lived pain and I am glad it got me instead of Adalynn.

      Before we headed back down, we ate a quick bite with a gorgeous view of the miles of mountains. The girls were tuckered by the end of our day, but mustered enough energy to climb some bears.

      Another day making memories, but we miss all our people something fierce.      Read more

    • Blanck AdventuresBlanck EU Adventures
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      Day 44

      Velika Mlaka, Croatia

      July 13, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      We are still in Croatia... The language here sounds more Slavic than our previous spot in this country. In Croatia, they seem to really like to add the letter J and L to words whenever they can. This makes sounding things out for me impossible. Different, but similar to how the English language makes total sense when you try to sound things out. Ha ha!

      We are staying here for two weeks after that long bit of travel waiting on Seth's passport stuff to finish up. We are still needing to stay out of Shengen countries to ensure we do not overstay our visa days. This spot has been so great, especially with a car for excursions.

      As I mentioned before, we basically have our own tiny house with some extras. The kids have all this garden and courtyard space to play. They have a trampoline, scooters, balls and a golden retriever on the premises. In addition to that, there are flowers, berries, wild plums, and spices growing all around. We get fresh hydrangeas every few days for our dining table too. Demi found a lavender, rosemary and curry plant. Then she made her own floral arrangement of things she found around the property. All these wonderful plants attract bees and mosquitoes. Although we are teaching the girls to not freak out over bees, currently they do. The mosquitoes love me! The girls and I do our best to squish the mosquitoes guts out.

      We have also had the pleasure of meeting new people from several countries. The girls have played with several groups of kids from Croatia, Germany, and Denmark. Their favorite part would definitely be getting to play with other kids.

      One day we took a little excursion to a local lake called Cice Beach (pronounced Chee-Chay and means uncle in English, if my translation app is correct). It was small, but warm for swimming and had a rope swing. I prefer small with littles anyway, so I can keep a closer eye on them. Demi definitely enjoyed the rope swing. Addy and Mabel focused on catching fish and hanging on to Seth. This fresh water lake was very blue, but not as clear as the sea so the girls stayed much closer to us in hopes they would avoid all the sea monsters and sharks.

      Coming up next, I get stung by a bee on a mountain and Demi tries to feed her shoe to the fish in the most gorgeous lake I have ever seen! Also, Seth and I keep hunting for a place with a pool or kids waterpark for our next stop. When searching the interwebs for house with a pool, so many random things pop up. Such as places that list a pool, but don't actually have one, water pumps, wells, pool tables or just the sea. I'm thinking this plan to find a pool might be a bust.      Read more

    • Blanck AdventuresBlanck EU Adventures
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      Day 43

      Addy's Birthday, Croatia

      July 12, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

      Addy turned S E V E N in Croatia! Her celebration began on the 11th, but her birthday is actually on the 12th.

      Happy birthday Adalynn Elissia! This girl is full of spunk & jokes. She's thoughtful, generous, colorful and fashionable.

      On birthdays we let the birthday girl choose what we eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We borrowed this tradition from our North Carolina cousins. Addy wanted a cinnamon roll of sorts for breakfast, bread with lots of butter, cucumbers & grapes for lunch, and a steak with lots of butter for dinner. As a toddler, she would find butter and sneak it by the handful. We finally figured this out when she left cute, tiny finger marks one day.

      We had to figure some food things out quickly, because we were in a new place, on foot and we were "not in Kansas anymore Toto." She was hoping for a vanilla cake, but they seem to put chocolate in everything. We mistakenly booked a place with a kitchenette, instead of a full kitchen for two weeks, so we could not bake her one. We were on the hunt for this birthday girl.

      I'm jumping a bit ahead, so let me back up. We arrived via overnight train and started with an early morning walk through the graffitied city of Zagreb. Our train arrived before 0600 and our expected walk was about four miles away. It seemed as if every part of the city that was reachable from the ground had some kind of graffiti on them, but some were kinda artsy. Several graffiti markings made it clear they were over covid restrictions, all of which have been lifted now.

      Then as we made it to the edge of town, we stopped in a lovely, green space that had a giant playground and huge trees. A pirate ship that they captained for a bit, slides, spiderweb climber things, a treehouse to explore, hammocks, swings and more. It reminded me of White Rock Lake with a smaller lake.

      We found this fun place called Amazinga along the way, so we popped in. This place was a mash up between Shenanigans and Urban Air with trampolines, obstacle courses, VR games, bounce houses, bumper cars, rock climbing and a "pizza master." We appreciated that no one else was allowed to cook the pizza and it was very tasty. Addy was excited that this place started with the same letter as her name. They played so hard that two out of three fell asleep.

      A bus and fifteen bazillion steps later we made it to our cottage just outside the city. It is a very cool place and the owners are so friendly. They have given us tips for fun things to do with our kids around town and invited us to have Turkish style coffee with them. We essentially have our own tiny house tucked away from the city with a kitchenette, a dog our kids can enjoy, and an outdoor play area.

      Since we are quite a walk from most things here, Seth gave in to his girls and got a CAR on Addy's actual birthday. The girls kept saying "Addy got a car for her 7th birthday!" Ha ha. And it seems silly, but this car was the means to this momma being able to do what I know to do to make her birthday special. We searched many places for cake with no luck, but Seth saved the day with this car. We ended up finding a great grocery store with a buttery, vanilla bundt cake for Addy! Yay!

      We never found a cinnamon roll, but she was happy with a fresh, buttery croissant. And Seth managed to find this awesome place for steak that had horses too. It was a lovely short drive through the country side with purple mountains in the distance. The place was called Cowboy Western Ranch Restoraunt. We felt a little cliche eating steak here, but it was stinkin' amazing. On top of this incredibly high quality, perfectly cooked 42 oz steak that was unbelievably well priced, the grounds offered horse back riding on certain days, a playground and an obstacle course in the woods. We could have spent all day here!

      I think she had a memorable 7th birthday in Croatia. Now to sleep for a day after all that travel!

      Next up...
      Our conversations about traveling north or south are quite comical. They go something like this - "We need to plan, because we leave in seven days." Seth says " Don't worry. It's going to be a surprise. I haven't even told myself yet.". Sometimes I laugh and sometimes I wanna cry. Luckily, that day it was laugh. Learning to roll with it.      Read more

    • Andre CronaugeNun ab ans Mittelmeer
      Day 1

      Schlafplatz für die Nacht

      June 25, 2022 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Kleinen befahrbaren Konzertplatz gefunden, eigentlich zum nächtigen.
      Aber ein paar Jugendliche haben uns vertrieben, so dass noch einmal ein paar Kilometer dazu kamen, bis wir wieder was gefunden habenRead more

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    • Oli & Lea_Balkan Biking
      Day 24

      Hindernisse & weitere Herausforderungen

      August 18, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C

      Um 8.00 Uhr sitzen wir in Zagreb auf den Rädern Richtung Karlovac. Wir versuchen früh unterwegs zu sein, um noch ein paar Stunden vor der Mittagshitze mitzunehmen. Auch wenn der Wecker in der Regel um spätestens 7.00 Uhr klingelt, gelingt es uns nicht immer so zeitig los zu kommen. Da wir die letzte Nacht in Zagreb im Apartment verbracht haben, fällt aber der Zeltabbau, das Verstauen der Schlafutensilien und zunächst auch das Frühstück weg. Das schenkt uns einiges an Zeit. Wir kommen gut in Tritt und lassen schnell viele Kilometer hinter uns,- auch wenn die Wege, auf die uns das Navi führt immer wieder Fragen aufwerfen und Flexibilität, Wachsamkeit und Geduld erfordern. Wir landen in sehr schlammigen Waldstücken, in Sackgassen und letztenendes nach langer holpriger und verwucherter Strecke vor einem verschlossenen Tor. Das Schild verrät, dass es sich um ein Naturreservat handelt. Und gleichzeitig wird uns auf dem Navi keine Alternativmöglichkeit angezeigt. Wir nehmen ein Snack zu uns und wägen ab ... der Kraftakt, die Räder zu entladen und über den Zaun zu hieven wird mit einer Strecke belohnt, die uns durch eine weitläufige und naturbelassene Landschaft führt. Zahlreiche Schmetterlinge und eine Vielfalt an Vögeln kreuzen unseren Weg. Und dennoch lässt mich der Gedanke nicht ganz los, dass noch ein weiterer Zaun auf uns warten könnte, den wir ggf. nicht gestemmt bekommen. Und auch als der erste Traktor in unsere Richtung fährt, bin ich versucht in die Büsche zu springen. Das legt sich zum Glück nach einigen weiteren Begegnungen und dem freundlichen Zunicken der Bauarbeiter.
      Die schotterige Strecke bringt einschlafende Hände mit sich und es zieht sich, bis die erste Pause in einem Café möglich ist. Es dauert nicht lang und wir schlafen beide im Café ein (der Klassiker in unseren Pausen) und müssen uns gegenseitig pushen, um die Energie aufzubringen um noch 18 km zum nächsten Ort zu fahren. Energielöcher gehören bei fast jeder Fahrt bislang dazu,- ganz gleich ob die Gegend reizvoll oder unansehnlich und die Strecke Freude bereitet oder erschwerlich ist. Manchmal hilft es sich gegenseitig zu motivieren ein anderes Mal ist es der Riegel oder allein die Vorstellung von einer erfrischenden Dusche oder einer reichhaltigen Mahlzeit. Das spornt uns auch hier an,- 18 km weiter finden wir glücklicherweise ein schönes Lokal und kosten das gute Essen voll aus. Gut so. Denn mich erwartet ein platter Hinterreifen als wir aus dem Lokal kommen. Und die nächste Herausforderung ergibt sich bereits beim Reifenwechsel. Das Ventil meines Ersatzschlauches passt nicht in die Felge. Der Fahrradladen um die Ecke hat heute ausnahmsweise früher geschlossen und so telefonieren wir die Fahrradläden der unmittelbaren Umgebung ab. Kurz vor Ladenschluss erreicht Oli den Shop. Und wir können nach dem Reifenwechsel die letzte Etappe bis zum Campingplatz hinter uns bringen, den wir in der Dämmerung erreichen. Und freuen uns dann bereits auf die Abkühlung im Fluss, der an den Campingplatz grenzt. Dem kommen wir am nächsten Morgen gleich nach.      Read more

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Zagreb County, Regione di Zagabria, 자그레브 주, Zagreb

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