I planned a visit to Split on my Croatia trip basically just as a stop on my way from the islands of Korcula and Hvar, to Zagreb – and then was surprised that it turned out to be one of my favorite cities in Europe! While it doesn’t have the dramatic architecture of Dubrovnik, it …
Croatia’s popularity seems to have taken off in recent years, and on my visit in spring 2023 I was excited to see Dubrovnik in all its Game of Thrones glory – but also wary of crowds that might make staying for very long overwhelming. I was also curious to explore some of the nearby islands, …