Less than two hours from packed Dubrovnik, a peaceful riverside area perfect for cycling, swimming and boat trips lies waiting to be explored
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‘Life on the edge of civilisation’: hiking in Croatia’s mountains
Its Adriatic coast is so dazzling that few venture into Croatia’s mountains but a short way inland are walks amid gorges and peaks that are just as spectacular – and characters with stories to tell
A cycling tour of the Balkans: two wheels, three countries, four days
A challenging trip taking in Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro
Red’ Rijeka is ready to rock as European Capital of Culture 2020
Rijeka, Croatia’s third-largest city, will be European Capital of Culture in 2020. But don’t wait, this left-leaning, punk-loving city is ready to rock now – as its locals reveal …
Croatia’s white wine and white beaches: a vineyard tour of Korčula
The Adriatic island of Korčula is home to a unique wine … perfect for sipping after a day visiting its scenic villages and beaches
10 of the best small islands in Croatia
These Adriatic islets, many sparsely populated and little visited, are perfect for boat rides, great walking trails, lovely beaches and the odd bit of culture
Croatia’s remotest island
After canoeing round deserted coves and spearfishing with the lighthouse keeper, Kevin Rushby is tempted to stay on beautiful Lastovo island forever
Top 10 restaurants and bistros in Zagreb
Croatia’s capital is bursting with good-value places to eat and drink. And new flights from the UK have made getting there cheaper too
Activity holidays for single-parent families
Five thrill-seeking holidays for single-parent families, offering watersports, bike rides – and endangered turtles
The foodie traveller … finds the best seafood in Croatia
In a shack on a tiny island off the Adriatic coast, the fantastic seafood tastes all the better for the ranting of the irascible owner
Julian Worker Travel - A few ideas for your next trip in every direction 