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Italy, Croatia & Slovenia

Photos of our seven week trip through Italy, Croatia and Sloveni. Read more
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  • Trip start
    May 16, 2023
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    Manarola
    Drinks in Manarola after a long day travelling by trainSunset in ManarolaStreet view coming home from dinnerView from our Air BnB accommodation balcony. The crowds have gone home!The stairs to our Air Bnb are on the right just inside the tunnelBreakfast on our balconyOur balcony over the tunnel to the train station which was great for people watchingManarolaManarola train stationManarola at nightManarola at nightStreet scene at ManarolaManarolaSwimmers at ManarolaStreet scene at ManarolaBridge over the stream that runs under main street in ManarolaStream that runs under the main street in ManarolaLocal at Manarola watching the touristsManarola with Corniglia in the distance

    Cinque Terre

    May 27, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Photos of our time in Cinque Terre which is a world heritage listed area encompassing five villages - Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. They are all connected by train which we made good use of to visit all villages. We stayed five nights at Manorala. Each village was very busy with tourists and we would not like to be there in peak time.Read more

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    Cannigone
    Afternoon storm at Cannigone in SardiniaView from our accommodation at CannigonePorto Cervo is a holiday spot for the rich and famousPorto Cervo is a holiday spot for the rich and famousPorto Cervo is a holiday spot for the rich and famousPorto Cervo is a holiday spot for the rich and famousHibiscus flowers at Porto CervoOur accommodation (ground floor) at Cannigone

    Sardinia

    June 2, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Our photos of Sardinia. What a great trip we had with Dale and Jennifer driving ourselves around on the wrong side of the road and avoiding crazy Italian drivers! Highly recommend a trip to Sardinia which we found was not as crowded as the mainland. We arrived early in the morning, picked up our rental car and drove to Cannigone for two nights.Read more

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    Hilltop village on the way to Alghero
    Orgosolo is the best known place for street art in Sardinia - 150 muralsOrgosolo is the best known place for street art in Sardinia - 150 muralsOrgosolo is the best known place for street art in Sardinia - 150 muralsOld castle on way to AlgheroElephant RockCastelsardoCastelsardoWildflowerCapo Caccia National Park near AlgheroBusy skies in SardiniaCapo Caccia National Park near AlgheroOld Wall City at AlgheroOld Wall City at AlgheroView from our accommodation at AlgheroOld Wall City streets at AlgheroOld Wall City at AlgheroOld Wall City at AlgheroView from our accommodation at Alghero

    Sardinia

    June 6, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    On our way from Cal Gonone to Alghero, we drove through hilltop villages and stopped at Orgosolo which is the best known place for street art in Sardinia - 150 murals. At Alghero we also visited Elephant Rock, Castelsardo and Capo Caccia National Park.Read more

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    Street scene at Bosa
    BosaBosaFlycatcherAccommodation at Agriturismo Sa RoccaGoldfinchPorto FlaviaPorto FlaviaPorto FlaviaBugs on flowerBugThistle flowerWildflower

    Sardinia

    June 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After our three nights in Alghero, we drove to Bosa and then headed to our accommodation ranch at Agriturismo Sa Rocca. The next day we visited Porto Flavia on our way to Cagliari.

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    Our accommodation for 7 nights. MS Antaris (one with red flash) from Dubrovnik to Split.
    Sunset on our first nightDinner on our first nightTrip ItineraryThe fisherman's village of SlanoEuropeans take their dogs on holidays"Rafting up" on our first night at Slano. We were the end boat and had to walk through each boat.

    Croatian Islands

    June 18, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We thoroughly enjoyed a very relaxing seven days on the MS Antaris cruising amongst the Croatian Islands. Our cruise began in Dubrovnik and we cruised to the quaint fisherman's village of Slano. The ended with dinner and live Klapa music with the Captain.Read more

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    The Medieval monastery at Mljet
    Butterfly on a cactus flowerWildflowerScenery cruising to KorculaKorculaKorcula

    Croatian Islands

    June 19, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    A short cruise away from Slano was the island of Mljet. Much of the island is covered by Mljet National Park which includes two unique saltwater lakes and a medieval monastery. We then cruised to Korcula and for a town walking tour.Read more

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    Cruise boats heading to Bisevo Island’s Blue Grotto
    We stopped sometimes twice a day at refreshing swim spots in the clear waters of the AdriaticCactus flowerVis waterfrontVis waterfrontVis waterfrontVis waterfront

    Croatian Islands

    June 20, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C

    We stopped for a swim in the warm waters of the Adriatic on our way to Vis Island. Until the late 80’s, it was closed to tourism and served as a military zone for the Yugoslav army. We explored Vis Town waterfront.Read more

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    Inside Bisevo Island’s Blue Grotto
    Inside Bisevo Island’s Blue GrottoEntrance to Bisevo Island’s Blue GrottoHistorical centre on Hvar IslandIt was a long wedding walk in the hot afternoon sun to their ceremonyOutdoor concert at Hvar historical centreWaterfront at Hvar historical centreCruise boats at Hvar Island

    Croatian Islands

    June 21, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C

    We had a morning cruise to Bisevo Island’s Blue Cave, one of the most unique natural phenomena in the world. Only recently opened to the public, its silvery blue waters are a must-see. We then continued to Hvar Town, the historical centre of Hvar Island, for a guided walking tour.Read more

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    A Hvar small fishing village
    Traditional olive crusherFree-range egg vending machineA local konoba (traditional tavern) where we had lunch and wine tastingLocal band at Stari GradWaterfront at Stari GradVineyards and olive trees cruising to Split

    Croatian Islands

    June 22, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    We began the day cruising along this beautiful island to its ancient port of Stari Grad. There was a swim stop in a secluded bay before continuing our exploration of the island by coach. We visited a Hvar’s small fishing village to get a glimpse of traditional island life, then drove through vineyard-covered hills, olive groves and undulating rosemary and lavender fields. We enjoyed a tasty peka lunch including wine tasting at a local konoba (traditional tavern) and return to Stari Grad with the evening free.Read more

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    Split
    Entry to the old town at SplitSplitGroup photoSplit waterfront at nightOutdoor concert at Split waterfrontInside Split old town at night

    Croatian Islands

    June 23, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C

    We explored one of the Adriatic’s loveliest islands, Brac and the picturesque town of Bol where is the famous Golden Horn beach. We continued onboard, enjoying lunch as we travelled to historic Split. With our local guide, we discovered the city’s historic centre built around the 4th century.Read more

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    Trogir
    TrogirTrogirTrogirTrogirLunch and visiting a family owned, award winning local winery named Bibich at SkradinCellar at BibichWildflowerWildflowerGroup photo

    Croatia

    June 24, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    After leaving the MS Antaris, eighteen (which went down to eight) of us boarded a 50 seater bus for a five day tour through Croatia, Slovenia, and ending in Venice. We visited Trogir for a tour of its ancient artistic centre before a culinary experience at Bibich Winery where we tasted locally produced wines and regional delicacies. We then continued to one of Europe's great natural wonders, Plitvice Lakes National Park.Read more

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    Plitvice National Park
    Plitvice National ParkPlitvice National ParkPlitvice National ParkPlitvice National ParkPlitvice National ParkPlitvice National ParkWildflowerWildflowerButterflyWildflower

    Croatia

    June 25, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    In the morning we did a guided walking tour through Plitvice park where 16 terraced lakes are connected by cascading waterfalls offering breathtaking scenery. We then travelled to Croatia’s capital Zagreb and did a guided walking tour.Read more