Planning a Road Trip

Posted by on Oct 11, 2016 in Driving, Planning | 2 Comments
Planning a Road Trip

Hiring a vehicle is a great option if you would like to travel around different parts of country without having to return to the same place every night. Although using public transport is a cheaper alternative, it is an option best reserved for longer trips where time constraints are less of an issue and where spending long […]

Using a printed road map vs. using a GPS

Posted by on Oct 11, 2016 in Driving | 2 Comments
Using a printed road map vs. using a GPS

Which is more convenient and what should you pack – old school printed map or  GPS /Sat Nav? With advances and widespread availability of smartphones, you may already own a GPS unit without knowing. Check your phone specs and verify that it can provide offline (non-3G reliant) location services. If so, it’s only a matter of choosing […]

Visit Split – the Appeal of a Lively Mediterranean City

Posted by on Sep 5, 2016 in Croatia, Europe | No Comments
Visit Split – the Appeal of a Lively Mediterranean City

Initially I was somehow under the impression that Split was a sleepy, walled, old town on the Dalmatian coast similar to Dubrovnik but upon our arrival there one late evening, it was immediately evident that besides being large, Split is very much alive and buzzing with energy. We used Split as a base for our travels […]