A peninsula close to Italy, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’re in the land of pizza and espresso. Brightly colored buildings, amazing olive oil, and some of the best truffles in the world can be found here.
One of Croatia’s best vegan restaurants calls the city home and some of Croatia’s best Roman ruins. The waterfront features two unique art installations: the Sea Organ
The former retirement home of Roman rulers is now home to apartments, shops, and restaurants, with various parts sectioned off as museums.
This list, of course, couldn’t have been completed without mentioning arguably the most famous destination in the Balkans.
A little over two hours by ferry from Dubrovnik is this gem of an island, home to wineries with many unique varietals and many high-quality restaurants, including LD
Vis lacks activities compared to other islands, but that’s the point. You come to the island to relax and not do much else.
This capital city is full of history (the Latin Bridge is where Franz Ferdinand was shot and WWI began) and is still visibly marked by the Bosnian War.
A green oasis home to many tropical flowers, it’s commonly called the “town of 100,001 steps” due to the climbing necessary to make your way around town.