A Week on Hvar
There are hundreds of islands off the coast of Croatia dotted with towns and villages that, at first glance, more or less look the same. But, each one has its own story, its own history, its own feel. For awhile, I’d been looking for a place to spend a little bit of time to refocus, to set the screens down, to not have to be ten steps ahead in my mind.
10 Things to do in Split
We had been looking forward to Croatia for awhile, and I had a sneaking suspicion that it would not disappoint. From the plane window, you see hundreds of sailboats dotting the channels between island after island. Red-tiled houses congregate around medieval churches, clocktowers rising above all the rest. Stepping out of the airport doors, the laid-back vibe is palpable.
Birthday Island-Hopping
On our first morning in Croatia, I found myself sitting side-saddle on the front of a speedboat through choppy seas as Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” blared over the radio. My face cold as we cut through the morning air. The sun hung low from the East casting shadows from the mainland across the channel giving the whole scene a subtle orange glow.
