Croatia

I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit? I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere. I also want to visit some ancient
structures such as castles. I want to see the sights, and take
photographs.

I looked into some pricing; one site listed their prices in Kn and
when I checked exchange rates came up with this:

1.00 HRK
Croatia Kuna = 0.173018 USD
United States Dollars

I am guessing that the Kn is the same as the HRK, is this right?

After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

From what I've learned so far, it would be much less expensive to fly
to Italy or Austria and then travel by train or boat to Croatia, does
this seem reasonable?

Thank you,

Robert

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I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit? I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere. I also want to visit some ancient
structures such as castles. I want to see the sights, and take
photographs.

I looked into some pricing; one site listed their prices in Kn and
when I checked exchange rates came up with this:

1.00 HRK
Croatia Kuna = 0.173018 USD
United States Dollars

I am guessing that the Kn is the same as the HRK, is this right?

After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

From what I've learned so far, it would be much less expensive to fly
to Italy or Austria and then travel by train or boat to Croatia, does
this seem reasonable?

Thank you,

Robert


I love Croatia -- been twice. But I can't answer many of your questions.
I've been to Zagreb, and the islands between Split and Dubrovnik (two
fascinating cities). If you want ancient structures, you'll love Split. The
old center is based in Dioclecion's Palace. And no one should miss Dubrovnik
if they come to Croatia. Do a quick search and you'll see what I mean. The
whole Dalmacian coast is spectacular and very photogenic; if you like
history, it's the land of many cultures....

Yes, HRK is the kuna. Hrvatska is the country's name in its own language.

It's a great country, prices are very reasonable (read: cheap), and I'd go
back in a heartbeat.

Dear Robert;
why don't you think Turkey ( Dalyan - Caunos ) for your holiday..
I needed to write you about our historical and very famous town Dalyan
- Caunos..
Dalyan - Caunos is very famous in the world by its Caretta Caretta
Turtles Beach, Koycegiz Lake, Mud baths and thermal springs, river
boats, ancient city called Caria - Caunos..

You will have chance like scuba diving, rafting, jeep safari, so many
water sports, canoe, swimming in lake, sea, river and hotel's swimming
pool, ATV, taking photo from different places..
There is huge ancient city with very big theatre, church, castles,
port, and very historical places..

There is a river like snake, one way is opened to lake, the other way
is opened to sea.. You can go sea by river boats or bus.. And you will
see big Kings' Rock Tombs on the mountain and take photo of them...

There are so many little shops, bars, restaurants, pensions, hotels and
aparts.. I have also an Apart and I invite you to Turkey to my Apart
Villa to live these beauties...

You can do all activities that you want..!! For scuba diving please
visit my diving website http://www.mericdiving.com I make diving
tours by my diving boats and luxury yachts.. If you are interested in
doing some thing like these I told, please contact me.. Thnak you very
much..

P.S. By the way, Turkey is NOT in Arabia.. Don't forget that..
Best Regards;




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I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit? I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere. I also want to visit some ancient
structures such as castles. I want to see the sights, and take
photographs.

I looked into some pricing; one site listed their prices in Kn and
when I checked exchange rates came up with this:

1.00 HRK
Croatia Kuna = 0.173018 USD
United States Dollars

I am guessing that the Kn is the same as the HRK, is this right?

After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

From what I've learned so far, it would be much less expensive to fly
to Italy or Austria and then travel by train or boat to Croatia, does
this seem reasonable?

Thank you,

Robert

schrieb:
I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit? I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere.

When we were there a few years back, it seemed you had to apply for a
special permit to do scuba diving in Croatia- fill in forms, pay money,
wait, that kind of thing. I recommend you check this on one of the scuba
NGs. As I was only near the diving station for few days I didn't pursue
the project any further. I did some snorkelling, but where we were at
least (Losinj, Krk) there was not much underwater life to be seen.

T.

I also want to visit some ancient
structures such as castles. I want to see the sights, and take
photographs.

I looked into some pricing; one site listed their prices in Kn and
when I checked exchange rates came up with this:

1.00 HRK
Croatia Kuna = 0.173018 USD
United States Dollars

I am guessing that the Kn is the same as the HRK, is this right?

Yes

After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

From what I've learned so far, it would be much less expensive to fly
to Italy or Austria and then travel by train or boat to Croatia, does
this seem reasonable?

Thank you,

Robert



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schrieb:
I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit? I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere.

You should see Plitvice - plan a minimum of a day if you like hiking
- it's not strenuous - a pleasant day of nature walking. The lakes
are beautiful.

Dubrovnik is a must - you should plan time to walk the entire wall
around the town. The views are spectacular. You could go caving in
Paklenica.

Zagreb is a lovely town, very walkable, and has its share of history
as well, plus the Ethnographic Museum. The countryside around Zagreb
is pleasant, with places such as Veliki Tabor. Miragoj cemetery is
full of amazing sculpture - it's like an outdoor art gallery - very
serene and peaceful. It's about a 15 minute bus ride from Zagreb
(catch the bus in front of the Cathedral.)

You simply must do a day or two in a "RandomVill," start chatting it
up with some of the locals and get a chance to get to the little local
restaurants, which are more less just someones back yard or front
deck. It all else fails pick up a hitch hiker and ask around. Go to
one of these!

As for diving i saw some diving schools when i was done there, they
are common, and the water is really clear. I didn't go myself because
i didn't have enough time to learn.

People will treat you like towns(wo)men if you are relaxed.




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I am searching for ideas for my next trip, starting June 10, 2007. I
will be traveling for about 3 weeks.

I am considering visiting Croatia and want to hear the experiences of
those who have toured Croatia. Where did you visit?

Only quite a small part of the northern coasts and Islands. Mali Losinj
and a day trip to some small nearby islands, then Pula on the Istrian
peninsular coast, with a trip tio Rovinj. We plan to visit again and go
further south to Split, Dubrovnik etc.

I am hoping to
do some scuba diving somewhere. I also want to visit some ancient
structures such as castles. I want to see the sights, and take
photographs.

Pula has a magnificent Roman ampitheatre- quite superb, I thought.

Can't help with scuba diving either, but I did see quite a lot of the
tourist agencies advertising diving trips etc.

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After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

Accessible in what way? We took public transport everywhere, and it's
well connected by bus to the rest of the peninsula, and Rijeka which is
a transport hub. It's a very pretty town indeed too- it's quite compact,
though we found it quite heaviliy touristed. Pula has more industry, but
I found it more interesting in terms of sights and history.

From what I've learned so far, it would be much less expensive to fly
to Italy or Austria and then travel by train or boat to Croatia, does
this seem reasonable?

Can't help you with that, as we came down from Lubjljana. There are
boats to various Italian cities- e.g. Venice and Ancona, and they are
not too expensive- around 40-60 euro single IIRC. You might need to book
in advance though- we thought about going to Venice from Pula as a long
way of getting back up to Austria but the tickets were sold out several
days beforehand.

The small part we visited we found enchanting, and the people are very
nice and friendly. You will sometimes find (in that part of Croatia at
any rate) that English is not widely spoken. We found Italian, and
occasionaly German, helpful at times. Indeed, on the Istrian coast,
there is something of a rebirth of Italian heritage- the street names
are in Italian as well as Croatian, and Italian-speaking schools are
becoming increasingly popular. I don't think the food is _as_ good as
what you can expect in Italy, but it was very good, and quite a lot
cheaper of course. All the vacationing Italians seemed happy anyway!

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David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the royal duchy of city south and
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After some research, I am considering Rovinj, near the water, seems
more accessible, but I really don't know.

Accessible in what way? We took public transport everywhere, and it's
well connected by bus to the rest of the peninsula, and Rijeka which is
a transport hub. It's a very pretty town indeed too- it's quite compact,
though we found it quite heaviliy touristed. Pula has more industry, but
I found it more interesting in terms of sights and history.

That's unclear- but it should be obvious to anyone who has been to both
Rijeka and Rovinj that the _latter_ was what I referred to as a "very
pretty town."

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On Fri, 6 Oct 2006, David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate wrote:

Mali Losinj
known in Italy as Lussinpiccolo
then Pula
known in Italy as Pola
with a trip tio Rovinj.
known in Italy as Rovigno
further south to Split, Dubrovnik etc.
known in Italy as Spalato and Ragusa (sic!)

well connected by bus to the rest of the peninsula, and Rijeka which is
known in Italy as Fiume (both Rijeka and Fiume are common words
meaning "river").

the coast had been under venetian rule until the Venetian Republic
existed, then was incorporated in the Austrian empire, then was part
of Italy between WWI and WWII. So most of the place names are
"historical", although somebody finds not "politically correct" to
use them.

nice and friendly. You will sometimes find (in that part of Croatia at
any rate) that English is not widely spoken. We found Italian, and
occasionaly German, helpful at times. Indeed, on the Istrian coast,
there is something of a rebirth of Italian heritage- the street names
are in Italian as well as Croatian, and Italian-speaking schools are
becoming increasingly popular.

Interesting to know. I heard things were not as easy in the past,
nothing comparable to e.g. the standing of German language in Alto
Adige / Sued Tirol in Italy.

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Giovanni Drogo wrote:

On Fri, 6 Oct 2006, David Horne, _the_ chancellor of the royal duchy of
city south and deansgate wrote:

Mali Losinj
known in Italy as Lussinpiccolo
then Pula
known in Italy as Pola
with a trip tio Rovinj.
known in Italy as Rovigno
further south to Split, Dubrovnik etc.
known in Italy as Spalato and Ragusa (sic!)

Ragusa I'd never heard before- gosh, that would catch you out!

And of course, further north into Slovenia you have Koper/Capodistria.


well connected by bus to the rest of the peninsula, and Rijeka which is
known in Italy as Fiume (both Rijeka and Fiume are common words
meaning "river").

the coast had been under venetian rule until the Venetian Republic
existed, then was incorporated in the Austrian empire, then was part
of Italy between WWI and WWII. So most of the place names are
"historical", although somebody finds not "politically correct" to
use them.

Given the history, especially the repression of Croatian names when it
was Italian, it makes the resurgence of Italian all the more
interesting. The mix of Hapsburg and Venetian influences are evident-
making it a a fascinating mix.

nice and friendly. You will sometimes find (in that part of Croatia at
any rate) that English is not widely spoken. We found Italian, and
occasionaly German, helpful at times. Indeed, on the Istrian coast,
there is something of a rebirth of Italian heritage- the street names
are in Italian as well as Croatian, and Italian-speaking schools are
becoming increasingly popular.

Interesting to know. I heard things were not as easy in the past,

Well, indeed, and that went both ways depending on who was 'in control.'
It seems an interesting phenomenon- reclaiming relatively recent
history. While English is spoken in some parts of the peninsula (there's
a large restort south of Pula popular with Brits apparently) I'd say
that Italian is more useful in that part of Croatia.

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