by Lei Zhao | Jan 29, 2018 | August 2017: The Balkans, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Epiphanies on the Road, Guest Posts, Hungary, Montenegro, Post-travel Reflections, The Netherlands, What Dreams May Come
I embarked on a journey this past August that would take me through a diverse set of nations, cultures, and landscapes in Europe. The heart of this trip was a segment in Bosnia, Croatia, and Montenegro. Holland and Hungary were other destinations along the way. It had...
by Calvin Sun | Aug 17, 2017 | August 2017: The Balkans, Border Crossing, Croatia, The Nightlife, Walking Tours
Just how many monsooners are there really on this trip? Take a closer look (click to zoom): Dubrovnik. It’s good to be back. I was here for the first time 3 years ago, as part of my Crossing The Adriatic...
by Calvin Sun | Aug 11, 2017 | August 2017: The Balkans, Blitzkrieg!!!, Croatia, How Did You Do That?, Layovers, Walking Tours
After taking it easy on Club World business class via British Airways, I landed in Zagreb at noon, where I would have a 9 hour layover before my onward flight to Belgrade. However, the international airport at Zagreb (Croatia’s capital city!) has NO left...
by Calvin Sun | May 18, 2014 | Border Crossing, Croatia, Italy, May 2014: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy
The goal was to get from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Bari, Italy via an overnight ship. I found that every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a Jadrolinija ship departs from Dubrovik to Bari at 10pm. So I got the cheapest deck tickets (by deck, I mean literally on...
by Calvin Sun | May 15, 2014 | Croatia, May 2014: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy, Walking Tours, What Dreams May Come
If it’s not already playing, press play. And then start reading. Dubrovnik, aka “Pearl of the Adriatic” and “King’s Landing” of Game of Thrones’ fame, lies near the borders of Montenegro and...
by Calvin Sun | May 14, 2014 | Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, May 2014: Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Italy
Just took a 5 hour bus fSplit to Dubrovnik for 125 kn. If you’re doing this route, make sure you sit on the right side of the bus to get the best views: - At time of posting in Neum, Bosnia and Herzegovina, it was 14 °C - Humidity: 47% |...
