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    • Discovering Split Beyond the Vestiges of Diocletian’s Palace

      Discovering Split Beyond the Vestiges of Diocletian’s Palace

      I love Split! It’s a remarkable city with a vibrant life, a rich history and a very welcoming atmosphere. A typical Mediterranean town with an idyllic seaside promenade, swaying palm trees and a colorful harbor. Aside from the unsophisticated urban neighborhoods built during communism, Split managed to preserve its historical aspect quite well. But what fascinated me about this city wasn’t just its rich history or beautiful location, near the deep blue waters of the Adriatic.  Split was built on the remains of a 4th-century fortress – Emperor Diocletian’s Palace – whose massive walls surround a mesh of Roman ruins, hotels, apartments, shops, cafés and restaurants, and even an ancient cathedral. Observing the dynamic life that has been happening within these ancient walls for almost 1700 years is simply amazing!  Continue Reading

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    • Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of Split
      • August 11, 2017

      Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of Split

      Ruins are by definition decayed, neglected and abandoned structures. But not in Split. A closer look at Croatia’s second largest city reveals a very unusual scene. Here, life goes on in an ancient Roman palace that has been standing for almost 1700 years. The surviving…
      • August 7, 2017

      Interview With Travel Writer Roy Stevenson

      Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Roy Stevenson, an internationally acclaimed travel writer and popular speaker at travel writing conferences. A former physical education teacher and personal trainer, Roy turned to travel writing in 2007, after attending a travel writing workshop in Portland,…
    • Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?
      • July 28, 2017

      Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?

      Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently tops off the list of the Best Hotels in Canada: the unrivaled Auberge Saint-Antoine. Nestled in the…
    • How to Plan a Romantic Maui Getaway for Your Anniversary
      • July 20, 2017

      How to Plan a Romantic Maui Getaway for Your Anniversary

      Tropical islands offer the perfect setting for a relaxing and romantic vacation. When you plan a romantic getaway you have to consider the kind of environment you and your partner like to be in and the types of activities you like to do. Whether your…
    • “The Crucifixion” – Hidden Treasures of Los Angeles
      • July 12, 2017

      “The Crucifixion” – Hidden Treasures of Los Angeles

        An Unusually Big Painting If you ever travel on Interstate 5 between Los Angeles and Glendale after dark, you may be seeing a beautifully lit cross that seems to be hanging from the sky, totally suspended in the air. The cross actually tops the…
      • July 10, 2017

      Interview with Chris Backe, from “One Weird Globe”

      My guest for this month’s series Travel Blogger Interviews is Chris Backe, an accomplished travel writer and book author and the editor of “One Weird Globe.”        1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from?. I’m Chris Backe (rhymes…
    • The Weekly Postcard: Croatia’s Most Beautiful Sites
      • July 5, 2017

      The Weekly Postcard: Croatia’s Most Beautiful Sites

      There are not many countries in the world that are blessed with so much beauty as Croatia. From the peaks of the Dinaric Alps to the shores of the Adriatic, wherever you turn there is a picture-perfect spot to photograph. You can’t put your camera…
    • 7 Most Spectacular Places to Visit on the Montenegro Coast
      • June 27, 2017

      7 Most Spectacular Places to Visit on the Montenegro Coast

      Ah, Montenegro! This incredibly beautiful country in Southeastern Europe that has been overlooked by mainstream travelers for so many years! A remnant of the former Yugoslavia, Montenegro emerged as an independent state only in 2006, when it separated itself from the former Union of Serbia…