If you had asked me to list my must-see vacation spots, Bosnia-Herzegovina wouldn’t have been in the top 10.  Truth told, it probably wouldn’t have made the top 50. 
Bosnia-Herzegovina was formerly part of Yugoslavia, and became an independent country in the breakup of the latter country.  While the country is predominantly a mountainous one, it has a very small spot of land that is along the coast of the Adriatic Sea.  It was that small bit of coastline where I found myself about a week ago.

This wasn’t my final destination, I was merely passing through these few miles …read more

One of the highlights of my vacation has been the opportunity to visit Dubrovnik, Croatia.
I’ve been interested in Dubrovnik for years, long before Croatia separated from the former Yugoslavia.  The area was, at least I was led to believe, the area the maternal side of my family hailed from.
I have lots of restaurant, hotel, and attraction recommendations that I’ll be sharing over the next couple of months.

Photo credit:  personal collection

With only 4 sleeps before flying off to Europe, I’m busy with last minute packing and doing some final organization with my guide books and information.  As part of my travels, I’ll be spending a number of days in Croatia, primarily in the city of Dubrovnik.  Dubrovnik is know as the Pearl of the Adriatic, a tribute to its prime location on the Adriatic Sea and its status as one of the most popular vacation spots on the Adriatic.
Dubrovnik has a history based in large part on the maritime trade, making it, through the years, a fairly prosperous city.  With …read more