Dubrovnik & South Dalmatia travel blog
Dubrovnik & South Dalmatia travel stories, tips and inspiration — updated regularly.
Dubrovnik in 2026: what's changed on prices, crowds and new rules
What's new in Dubrovnik for 2026 — updated prices, crowd management changes, new transport options and what travellers are saying on the ground.
Dubrovnik vs Split: an honest comparison for choosing your Dalmatian base
Dubrovnik or Split as your main base? Costs, crowds, island access and atmosphere — an honest comparison with no fence-sitting.
Best day trips from Dubrovnik in 2026: islands vs cross-border, ranked
Ranked day trips from Dubrovnik for 2026 — from the Elaphiti Islands to Montenegro and Mostar — with honest advice on what each is worth.
Dubrovnik 3-day itinerary for 2026: a refreshed plan that actually works
A realistic 3-day Dubrovnik plan for 2026: what to do when, how to beat the crowds, and one day trip that earns its place in the schedule.
Where to stay in Dubrovnik in 2026: Old Town, Lapad or Gruž?
Choosing between the Old Town walls, Lapad peninsula or Gruž harbour for your 2026 stay — honest trade-offs, price expectations and who each suits.
Konavle: wine, silk and the Sokol fortress in Dubrovnik's rural backyard
The Konavle valley is 30 minutes from Dubrovnik and barely visited. Wine estates, the Sokol fortress and traditional silk weaving — a genuine escape.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival: what to expect and how to plan around it
The Dubrovnik Summer Festival runs July–August across Old Town venues. Here's what it is, how to book tickets and what it means for your visit.
Trebinje: wine, walled lanes and the quietest day in Herzegovina
A slow day in Trebinje — Bosnia's closest town to Dubrovnik — with Vranac wine, the old town's platanus tree, and almost no other tourists.
Dubrovnik ferries: using Jadrolinija and Krilo catamarans from Gruž
Jadrolinija car ferries, Krilo high-speed catamarans and local lines from Gruž harbour — a practical guide to getting out by sea.
Montenegro day trip from Dubrovnik: getting the most from Kotor, Perast and Budva
One day, two border crossings, three Montenegrin towns. How to plan a Dubrovnik–Montenegro day trip without the common mistakes.
Dubrovnik on a budget in 2025: how to manage the most expensive city on the Adriatic
Dubrovnik is genuinely expensive. Here's how to do it on €60–90 a day — accommodation, food, sights and honest trade-offs.
South Dalmatia's quieter beaches beyond Banje
Banje is good but crowded. Pasjača, Sveti Jakov and island coves offer calmer swimming — here's where to find them.
Lopud: a slow day on the car-free Elaphiti island
No cars, no rush. A day on Lopud — village lanes, the walk to Šunj beach, and why it's the perfect Dubrovnik escape.
Is Dubrovnik too crowded? An honest look at summer overtourism
Peak-season Dubrovnik is genuinely overwhelming. Here's what that actually means — and the tactics that make it bearable.
Where to watch sunset in Dubrovnik
The best spots to watch sunset in Dubrovnik — Buža bar, Mount Srđ, the Karaka boat, and Lovrijenac fortress — with honest advice on each.
Game of Thrones tourism in Dubrovnik, five years after the finale
Four years of filming transformed Dubrovnik into King's Landing. Five years after the show ended, what does GoT tourism look like now?
Dubrovnik's two-ships-per-day cruise cap explained
What the 2-ships-per-day limit means in practice, whether it is working, and what it changes for visitors in 2023 and beyond.
Croatia adopts the euro: what changes for travellers in 2023
From 1 January 2023 Croatia uses the euro. What this means practically for visitors — prices, ATMs, tipping, and the end of the kuna.
October in Dubrovnik: why shoulder season wins
The case for visiting Dubrovnik in October — fewer crowds, same walls, lower prices, and the best light of the year.
Eating oysters at the source in Mali Ston
Why the short detour to Mali Ston — Croatia's oyster capital — is one of the most honest pleasures in south Dalmatia.
Kotor vs Dubrovnik: an honest comparison of two walled cities
Both have UNESCO walls, medieval old towns, and stunning Adriatic settings. Here is what actually makes them different — and which to prioritise.
Korčula and the Marco Polo question
Visiting Korčula town and the birthplace claim that Venetians, Genoese, and historians have been arguing about for 700 years.
How to time the Old Town around cruise ships
Practical strategies for enjoying Dubrovnik's Old Town when cruise ship arrivals make the Stradun impassable — timing, neighbourhoods, and alternatives.
Crossing into Bosnia: a day in Mostar and Kravice
What it actually feels like to cross the border from Croatia into Bosnia-Herzegovina, stand on the Old Bridge, and swim at Kravice.
A day on the Pelješac wine road
Driving the Pelješac peninsula in October — Dingač, Postup, and why this is Croatia's most compelling wine country.
Mljet: the island we almost skipped
How a last-minute decision to visit Mljet National Park turned into the most surprising day of our Dalmatian trip.
Why we fell for the Elaphiti islands
Three small car-free islands — Lopud, Šipan, Koločep — and the afternoon we stopped rushing.
One photo, one street: Stradun at dawn
A short essay on what it feels like to walk Dubrovnik's Stradun before the summer crowds arrive — and what that silence reveals.