Croatia

Crystal clear waters, beautiful islands, stunning sunsets - there's not much you can find to dislike in Croatia. It's relatively cheap compared to Europe, it has a wonderful expat community.

3 Days in Dubrovnik: City Walls, Mount Srd, Lokrum Island & The Best Tours

I recently spent 3 days in Dubrovnik and left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and inspired by the city’s seaside vibe. I put together this itinerary to help you explore this walled…

Croatia Aug 7, 2019

Game of Thrones Croatia Tour: Dubrovnik & Split Filming Locations, Local Secrets & Bizarre Stories

We took the ultimate Game of Thrones Croatia tour through Dubrovnik and Split to discover real filming locations behind the world’s most popular television series of all time. We…

Croatia Jul 23, 2019

37 Photos Of The World’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

We didn’t have many plans while staying in Croatia, but the Plitvice Lakes National Park was a must. This stunning park is famous for the Plitvice waterfalls, which are claimed by…

Croatia Mar 13, 2015

3 Things To Do In Dubrovnik (But You Can Skip #3)

You know those ambitious lists of things to in Dubrovnik that are designed to inspire your next holiday on the Adriatic coast… they are jam-packed with with 10 or 15 or even 20…

Croatia Jan 22, 2015

Photography Tour Around Dubrovnik, Croatia

To call Dubrovnik a picturesque city would be an understatement. From the amazingly-preserved old city walls to the medieval limestone cobbled streets to the breathtaking views…

Croatia Oct 30, 2014

37 Luxurious Reasons To Stay At Hotel Dubrovnik Palace

During a recent weekend trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia we fell in love. We were already starting to fall for the beautiful country of Croatia over the last few weeks, and Dubrovnik…

Croatia Oct 29, 2014

Why I Cried When I Visited Dragon Cave, Croatia

Inside the so-called Dragon Cave was a wall carving of the Leviathan (dragon) inspired by the Book of Revelations from the Bible, hence the name. But it was the views of the…

Croatia Oct 28, 2014

Dubrovnik’s Game Of Thrones Tour: The Most Popular Tour Of All Time

When we visited Dubrovnik, this tour was #1 on our list. But we weren’t alone. This tour is #1 on everyone’s list, and that’s not an exaggeration. Tours By Locals runs thousands of…

Croatia Oct 23, 2014

Split to Dubrovnik: And The One Really Important Thing You Really Must Know. Really.

We hadn’t done much research into Dubrovnik. We knew where we wanted to stay. We knew we had to do a Game of Thrones tour and other than that, we didn’t know much else. We…

Croatia Oct 21, 2014

An Island Holiday On Brac, Croatia Could Only Mean 1 Thing

During our stay in Split we frequently glimpsed this iridescent island on the distant horizon and heard it’s beckon. Find out what happened during our 3-night stay and where we…

Croatia Oct 16, 2014