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50 charming things about Croatia...
- Wherever you find
grapes, eat them. They are delicious.
- The Adriatic will feel
so salty at first, but after a couple dips it is a soothing and therapeutic as
a spa
- The mountains and
islands offer a harsh, barren landscape – yet are so fitting for the Country
- Rent a boat and island
hop – without a route. Simply wander and explore.
- Then rent another boat
the following weekend and explore the other direction. You have an entire sea
in front of you.
- Jump off the cliffs on
Mana Island, but make sure you have a boat waiting for you on the other side.
Do not attempt to get back on the Island.
- If you spot ruins,
weigh anchor and hike to the top - the view and experience will be worth it.
- You can swim with
Dolphins. Go out in a boat in the morning and you'll find them playing in the
sea.
- Eat the figs, fresh or
dried. The flavor is unparalleled.
- There is a rooster in
Pakostane whose internal alarm clock is about 3 hours off.
- Wine is cheaper than
soda.
- Order a
gemist (wine spritzer) so refreshing but gives you the buzz you
need.
- Stumble upon a local
pub and make friends with the bartender.
- Find “the pirate bar”
in Pakostane.
- Find a lookout point,
take in the view, and count your blessings.
- Watch out for sea
urchins, but don’t wish them away – they mean the water is clean
- Try to speak the
language as much as you can – your efforts will go a long way and mean a lot.
- That being said, learn
some of the bad words.
- Exercise in the
outdoors, not in a gym. Run, swim, hike, bike, play.
- Konzum is a
mini-market that will save your life.
- Pag Island is a party
island. Stay up all night or sleep in a car, don’t waste your money on
accommodation. There is an abandoned pizza place on the main road, chat up the
old lady and park there for free.
- Plitvice is as
beautiful as they say it is, you will never see water that shade of blue again
in your life
- BUT you can swim at
Krka.
- The salt lake on
Kornati Island is shallow and feels like pee water; but, the donkeys by the
lake make the trip worth it.
- Burek is the best
hangover food. Cheese or meat.
- Smokiis or Bobbi’s are
the best snack.
- Order cevapi, with
extra ajvar. Cheap meal and so delicious.
- Sit by the sea organ
in Zadar during sunset – it is the most spectacular view. Be grateful for that
moment.
- Old Town Hostel in
Zadar is a great deal. Stay there.
- Go bungee jumping off
the Sibinik bridge. The guy you meet before you jump is amazing. You will not
be afraid.
- Then go bridge jumping
off the bridge to Krka. There should be a rope swing there (unless it is
temporarily taken down). Jump from the highest point. Then go back and jump
from the railing. You will feel alive.
- Then go into the
nearby town and drink a Mojito by the water.
- They do not make iced
coffee there. An iced coffee to a Croatian waiter is ice cream, milk, coffee,
few ice cubes, and whipped cream. It’s delicious.
- The ferry from Split
to Korcula on a windy day is a 2-for-1 special: roller coaster and ferry ride.
Don’t eat a big meal beforehand.
- Korcula Island is
wonderful. A mini-Dubrovnik.
- Go to Lombada Beach in
Korcula and stay on the bus until the very last stop. Where the path forks, go
right and follow the vineyards. It will lead you to an amazing beach.
- Grab some grapes for
the walk.
- If you want to see
Dubrovnik without the tourists, go at 7am. The city will be your own.
- Balance on the
Dubrovnik Maskeron – the gargoyle head in the old town that will bring you good
luck.
- Be wary of ghost gypsy
girls in Dubrovnik.
- In Europe, breakfast
is not the main meal – adjust your appetite.
- Eat fresh produce
everywhere you go. Eat the apricots and figs off the trees, grapes off
the vine.
- Radler – flavored
beer: pear and lemon are so refreshing.
- Watch out for the
poskok snake – apparently you do not have much time to live post-bite.
- Also, check your beds
for mini scorpions.
- Make friends with the
local vendors; they'll give you free ice, offer deals on rentals, and serve you
first.
- Croatia-time is very
different than America-time. Slow down and be patient.
- Wear sunscreen.
Seriously. The sun does not feel as strong as the Caribbean, but will turn you
just as brown.
- Stay
"unplugged" as often as possible. Detach yourself from the real
world.
- Bask in the warm sun
and swim in the blue sea and enjoy every moment of it.
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