Lavanderman, sipping grappa, hearing Hektorovic
Lavanderman is a Croatian superhero who enjoys the pleasures of life. We were welcomed to this tiny bar/restaurant with tastes of grappa in a dozen flavors Lavender is sold everywhere on Hvar...
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Disembarking to hike from Orebic to a seaman’s church
Anchovies wrapped around olives, top, were an appetizer our first night aboard the Romanca. It .gave us all a clue about the great food we’d be served here in Croatia. We pass...
Fish in dubrovnik and along the Dalmation coast
I’d reserved a taxi in advance since I knew I’d be jetlagged and somewhat spaced out upon my arrival in Dubrovnik. It was 1 p.m. Dubrovnik time but about 6 a.m. at...
Dubrovnik now home for Richmonds Heights woman
After Richmond Heights native Carol Sosa graduated from Euclid High School, she lived in several California cities, in Honolulu, and in Paris before moving permanently to Dubrovnik three years ago. Croatia is...
Croatia trip meant to be
Some things, I think, are just meant to be. And my trip to Croatia, which begins tomorrow, is one of them. Perhaps it’s the leftover Mayan woo-woo (see http://tinyurl.com/27hhoo3) from my very...
Preparing for Croatia
My new acquaintance with John Prim has helped me learn a few good Croatian words to take with me on my voyage next month among the Adriatic islands between Dubrovnik and Split....
L’Abatros scores Bon Appetit mention
It’s always good to see this area recognized nationally for its food scene. That’s again the case on Tuesday (Aug 24) when Bon Appetit magazine’s September issue comes out. In its feature...
Sunday for rugged Lozere, whitewater thrills
This is a very strange business. I’m now deep into my planning for a September voyage off the coast of Croatia and thinking hard about the story I soon need to write...
Come with me to Croatia
“Do you need someone to carry your bags?” is the most common version of the question I hear when friends and other readers learn I’m headed out on a trip to gather...
Handy dandy African artifacts
After visiting the Cleveland Museum of Art’s newly reopened galleries I came away infatuated with an African belt. I was there to gather information and ideas for a story running in Sunday’s...
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