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Šibinek

Šibenik, pronounced 'Shibenik', is the oldest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. It is surrounded by the Šibinek archipelago, consisting of hundreds of islands and islets. The Old Town is a web of medieval, well-preserved lanes dating back to the…

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Rovinj and Groznjan

It's a pleasant three-and-a- half drive from Zagreb to Rovinj. Little did we know that the region has summer storms like those that we experienced growing up in Africa. When we reached the peak of a mountain before descending into…

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Montpellier – France

On arrival in Montpellier, we were greeted by its impressive 18th-century Aqueduct, constructed in the style of ancient Roman aqueducts. Tuesdays are market day in Montpellier when vendors set up their stalls beneath the archways of the Aqueduct, creating a…

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NÎMES – FRANCE

Little advertised and seldom spoken of, we had no idea what to expect of Nîmes. We chose it as a base for our three-week stay in the south of France because of its proximity to so many of France's most…

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Begur and the Costa Brava

Having never heard of Begur, I had no idea that we were in for a treat when we climbed the winding medieval stone lane that leads from the parking lot to Plaϛa Sant Pere de Begur. The church towers over…

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Olot – Castellfollit de la Roca – Monells

Olot, Castellfollit de la Roca, and Monells are three charming towns (villages) with a Medieval history. OLOT Although Olot has Medieval roots, it suffered significant damage from earthquakes in the early 15th century, which ultimately led to a positive outcome:…

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