Croatia
Rovinj, Istria’s photogenic town
Perched on the edge of the Adriatic, Rovinj is easily one of Istria’s most picturesque escapes. We stayed 3 nights in Rovinj, to explore what this town has to offer. The town’s identity was shaped by over five centuries under the Republic of Venice, followed by a period as part of Italy in the early 20th century. You can see the history today – many people speak Italian, and the street signages and restaurant menus have both Croatian and Italian words. It’s a place where ‘Rovinj’ (Croatian) and ‘Rovigno’ (Italian) exist in parallel. Trg Marsala Tita At the central square, there are many restaurants surrounding and overlooking the harbor. The…
One day in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia
Our two weeks trip to Croatia begins in Zagreb, the capital city. Croatia is home to many interesting inventions, from truffles, olive oil to many interesting inventions, such as the fingerprinting system and neckties (more about this in the later part of the post). Zagreb is divided into the “upper town” and the “lower town”. During our one day trip in Zagreb, we explored most of the “upper town”, and here are some of the top spots we visited. Zagreb Main Square / Ban Jelačić Square The city’s main square, and the most happening place in Zagreb. Just a few steps away, you’ll find the Dolac Market with many stalls selling…
