Croatia

The Best Dubrovnik Itinerary: How to Spend Three Days in Dubrovnik

A view of the city of Dubrovnik from the walls -- lots of orange terra-cotta roofs, a church tower in the foreground, and a green island in the background, all under a blue sky.

Dubrovnik, Croatia is one of the most magical places in the Mediterranean; a city of ancient walls and orange roofs, this Pearl of the Adriatic is home to Game of Thrones filming locations, rocky beaches, and pršut ham that’s carved from the leg and brought straight to your lips. If you’re visiting Croatia, I highly

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On Sustainability, Responsibility, and Travel During a Pandemic: A Look at Maslina Resort

A view over the balcony at Maslina Resort Hvar. Below you see a teal rectangle pool surrounded by beach chairs and a wooden platform. There are lots of palm trees. In the background is the blue Adriatic Sea and you can see jagged coastline in the distance.

It’s pretty rare that I get to share my favorite conversation of the summer with you, word for word — but here we are, and I think you guys are REALLY going to enjoy it. Sustainability and responsibility are two essential parts of travel — but how do those play into economic survival during a

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Solo Female Travel in the Balkans — Are the Balkans Safe?

Kate gives a peace sign while sitting in front of a graffiti-covered dome on top of the pyramid in Tirana.

I absolutely LOVE traveling alone in the Balkans! After traveling to more than 80 countries and all seven continents, I always tell people that the Balkans are my favorite region on the planet. It’s the truth. I love it here more than anywhere else. I love the Balkans because they’re zany and beautiful. They’re weird,

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