My wife and I are planning to visit Italy, but a good friend said that, in many ways, Croatia is just as beautiful...and a fraction of the cost. Plus, if we also wanted to visit Italy, it would be no problem taking a ferry across the Adriatic Sea for any type of excursion(s) we might plan there. He also said the Croatian beaches are beautiful and a WHOLE lot less crowded. Thanks in advance for any insights you may want to share.
No but I've researched it extensively and know a few people who have gone. I say do it, but Italy can keep you busy for a month or more by itself. You may want to pick one or the other depending on how much time you have. Also time of year is important, Croatia water doesn't warm up till late May, early June.
No, I've heard the same thing too. There's a Drazen Petrovic Museum in Zagreb that's on my bucket list, but its not near any coastline I think. Personally, it seems like a bit much to just "add on" Crotia unless you have a lot of time.
One of my good friends just got back from Serbia tracing his father's family roots there pre WWII....met his Serb relatives and loved it...will go back every year. I prefer traveling off the beaten path when going overseas...I've heard Prague is one of the coolest cities in Europe to visit...never been to Europe...I like the Pacific rim for travel...My wife has been to Italy several times before we met...she loved it but people don't know it can get really cold in the north...if I planned a trip now I'd like to go to the Pompeii, Naploli, coast where there are palm trees and it's more warm.
Ukraine has a temperate continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Go during the summer.
Dude, heh, I live in Nashville. Moreover, the adage, "The closest distance between two points is generally under construction" is generally universal.
Prague is an amazing destination. Loved it so much. Ive done tons of world traveling and for what its worth the best countries to visit IMO are Italy, Thailand, and Mexico. Tokyo, Barcelona, Rio and Cartegena all get honorable mentions, and all top my list of best individual cities Ive been to along with Rome and Bangkok. I have a friend who loves the Balkans, she recently started in Venice and traveled by land to Slovenia, Croatia and Bosnia. It really looked like a dream vacation route that I might consider one day. One day probably being next September but I have a few other options to consider also.
