Croatia is a place that defies simple descriptions.
Yes, there are the iconic walled towns like Dubrovnik, where the stone streets seem to hold onto centuries of stories, and the Adriatic waters that look impossibly blue. But there’s also an untamed side — a land of mountains and waterfalls, dramatic canyons and rivers that invite you to stray from the coast.
Each city and region I visited — Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Trogir, Zagreb — felt like a distinct world, each with its own rhythm and unexpected charms. And then there’s the food: rustic, homemade, and deeply satisfying, especially paired with local wines that make every meal linger.
Dive in to discover what keeps drawing me back to this complex, magnetic country.
