Piran is located on the coast of Slovenia by the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns in the southwest coastal region known as Slovene Istria. Once part of the Roman Empire in the 900s, Italian and Slovenian are the official languages for this area. All signs are in both Slovenian and … Continue reading Slovenia – Piran
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Split
We really enjoyed our time in Split. It is an engaging city that dates back to the Roman Empire. The "Old Town" area is close to the city harbor. To the west of this area, about a 20-30 minute walk along the harbor, is the Marjan Peninsular that is an undeveloped park area which is … Continue reading Split
Dubrovnik and Nearby Gruz Port
It only took me 39 years but now, I can finally say, I have been to Dubrovnik. I say it took me 39 years because back when I was 23, I was hitchhiking through Europe. When I landed in Greece, I was low on funds and stayed in Athens for 5 months working two jobs. … Continue reading Dubrovnik and Nearby Gruz Port