Category Archives: Travel Journal/Blog

Drama and Dreams in Old Town Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia, known to many as King’s Landing in the Game of Thrones, is an ancient walled city rising from the edge of the sea. The star of the Dalmatian Coast attracts international tourists for its breathtaking views, historic buildings, and a gorgeous natural coastline. However, Dubrovnik is also a city that was struck by war in 1991.

Looking down on the Stradun or main street of Dubrovnik.
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High Adventure in the Carrara Marble Mines

Touring the Carrara Marble Mines  in Italy is a sensational, out of the ordinary travel adventure.  I highly recommend the tour and wrote an article about it for My Itchy Travel Feet, a travel blog for Boomers.  

View from the top.
View from the top of the Carrara Marble Mines.

At the summit!
At the summit!

Please read it here: http://myitchytravelfeet.com/2016/08/09/carrara-marble-mines/

 

Waterfall Wonderland: Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

http://www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/While touring Croatia, I spent a day hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, a waterfall wonderland.  Please use this link to read my story published on MyItchyTravekFeet.com.

 

http://myitchytravelfeet.com/2016/07/12/hiking-plitvice-lakes-national-park/