Nov 4
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going to Croatia
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So we’ve all been there, you’ve read the guide books and done everything you think you could to prepare for your trip overseas. Then you arrive on your spectacular holiday and realize you should have brought your sweater, some sunscreen, extra cash… you get the idea.

We combed our network of adventure travel operators and asked them for their expert opinions on Croatia. Below are a couple tips to keep you traveling safe in Croatia and help you prepare for your vacation (and hopefully avoid the ‘oh no!’ moment).?

Korcula, Croatia, Photo by [vacation2], Flickr.com


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1. Think twice about renting a

car.

The Balkan drivers definitely don’t take their time when they’re on the

road and driving yourself might end up being more of a rollercoaster than a

scenic drive. The bus system works well as does the train system, plus you’ll be

able to meet some local friends by taking public transport!

2. Bring water

shoes.

Maggie Soladay from?Salaam Garage?comments, “I wish I had known that the coast

was rocky and that most beautiful water for swimming is hard to get to because

if you jump in you can’t get back out because sea urchins patrol the whole rocky

stinging coast.? I wish I would have brought water shoes, I would have worn them

every day.”

3. Sunscreen is a

must!

Our own Christy McCarthy from?WorldNomads.com?comments, “The sun can be very strong, so

don’t underestimate the cloud cover – put on a sunscreen with a high SPF and

don’t totally bake yourself.”

4. Save Money, Don’t

Travel in Summer.

Our friends at?Lonely Planet?advise: Croatia is more expensive in the

summer than it is from September to May. Accommodation, boat fares, car rental

and anything else relating to tourism skyrockets in summer, reaching a peak in

July and August.

5. Shake, Rattle &

Roll.

Dubrovnik?is in an earthquake zone and gets shaken up

every so often. Buildings in the Old Town look old and crumbly but in fact the

city government has been rigorous in implementing modern reinforcement

techniques to stabilize the ancient structures so don’t worry too much but be

prepared if you feel some tremors.

Want to learn a

bit more about Croatia? Check out these great sites:

Why Croatia?

What did you learn in Croatia and wish you knew before you went?? Leave us a comment…

Beach at Tucepi Croatia, Photo by [vacation2], Flickr.com