Tagged With "Adriatic"
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Bari reclaiming seafront for people, not cars
Bari is about to transform its waterfront to open it to pedestrians and cyclists and reduce motor traffic. Copenhagen and Barcelona are its models.
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Re: Bari reclaiming seafront for people, not cars
My wife's grandfather was from Bari. Now she'll have another reason to go visit it!
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Dubrovnik, Croatia: A Distant Memory Revived
Judy Barford revisits Dubrovnik and takes a trip down memory lane.
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Vis is Bliss
Amid the hustle and bustle of the Croatian islands, Judy Barford discovers a peaceful getaway.
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Hvar: Belle of Croatia
The bustling heart of this Croatian island, the main port town of Hvar, contains 13th-century walls, a hilltop fortress and a main square.
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Kotor: Montenegro Bayside
Cruising the Adriatic Sea, Barry Barford leaves Croatia behind and enters Montenegrin waters.
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Re: Kotor: Montenegro Bayside
Excellent article and beautiful photos! What cruise line were you siling with?
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Re: Kotor: Montenegro Bayside
Thank you, Marilyn, for your generous comments. It wasn't a cruise line as such, just a local company - Kompas Travel - that operates a small, 36-passenger ship on the Adriatic. I'll include a photo of the ship in my next blog post.
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Re: Hvar: Belle of Croatia
Loved the Dalmatian Coast. Drove down the coast road and vacationed on the Island of Rab that was recommended by our German neighbors who ran the local dry cleaners and clothing repair shop. Thanks for the story on Hvar.
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Korcula: A Croatian Island Gem
Korcula has a long and interesting history with the first known inhabitants being Illyrian tribes who occupied a large area of Dalmatia.
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Re: Korcula: A Croatian Island Gem
Looks very interesting - it's now on the 'list'. Thanks for the post.
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Re: Korcula: A Croatian Island Gem
Great post! Another destination to add to the bucket list!
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Re: Korcula: A Croatian Island Gem
Sincere thanks to everyone for the kind comments, and Merry Christmas to all.
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Albania's cold-war fortress to become a resort
Albania, whose tourism industry amounts to less than 5% of its gross domestic product, would like to change that. One big step is a plan to develop Sazan Island, a crumbling military installation, into a tourist attraction and resort.