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Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Petra Split

Petra Split — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:38:27 +0000

It is really nice to read such nice review about my city from someone who is not born here. Thanks a lot for promotion of my hometown. Most of your readers probably did not hear about Split and Madrid is well known.
Hope you will come again here….

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by croatia travel

croatia travel — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:36:18 +0000

Really appreciate you sharing this article post.Much thanks again.

Comment on Free Split City Tour by Mack Reynolds

Mack Reynolds — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:26:50 +0000

Stealing flyers? Who does that?! Seriously, get a life, Jealous Competitor. The tour looks pretty awesome though. I’d love to visit that palace. It looks so epic!

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Smiljana

Smiljana — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:54:51 +0000

Kelly, I’m glad you liked our town and country so much… Also, I’m glad It kind a confirmed an old saying here in Split that it is the most beautiful town in the world (there’s also a famous song on the subject ). Also, unfortunately, you are so very, very correct about the main problems encountered when living and working here…Hopefully, time will come when they’ll change and then it will be not only the most beautiful town but the town most beautiful to live in.
Kindest regards

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Bluegreen Kirk

Bluegreen Kirk — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:39:14 +0000

Never been to either so I guess I am kinda of neutral. Heard they both were great places to visit but like you stated visiting is one thing but staying for long periods is another. When you only spend 2-3 days in what could seem like paradise its great you want more. But stay a few months then ask the same person probably get a different response.

Comment on Solo Traveling: The Hanging Houses and Ars Natura in Cuenca, Spain by Bluegreen Kirk

Bluegreen Kirk — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:07:07 +0000

Wow the train will surely save a lot of travel time for everyone willing to take it. I agree that buses are great and reasonably priced but you also are suck for awhile when you could be doing something else. The photos are great and really like the piece of art from the art museum.

Comment on Free Split City Tour by Bluegreen Kirk

Bluegreen Kirk — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:17:35 +0000

Sounds like you had a wonder time on the tour. But this business is only based upon them getting tips after the actual tour? Do a lot of business survive using this model?

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Kelly Larbes

Kelly Larbes — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:00:53 +0000

Hi Adrian – I hope you have fun in Split. It is a wonderful city. First, see this page for my favorite things to do in Split in one day:
http://www.pondjumperscroatia.com/split-tourist-info/

Both Brac and Solta are easy day trips. Hvar can also be done in a day if you don’t mind starting out early.

Here you can find ferry schedules: http://www.jadrolinija.hr/

If you are looking to stay off the beaten track and relax at the beach, I’d take the ferry to Solta and then quickly hop on the bus that meets the ferry to the town of Maslinica. It is a cute bay town with a quiet beach on the opposite side of the bay from where the bus drops you off. There isn’t much there except for the small beach, restaurants and a couple shops and homes.

If you want more to do, head to Brac. I would rent a car so you can drive around the island to see both Supetar and Bol and a few other tiny towns.

Hvar has the most touristy stuff to do and is also beautiful.

Plitvice is great, but I loved Krka just as much because you can swim in the falls. You can catch a bus to Krka or rent a car and drive. If you drive, take the longer coastal highway for at least one way – it is beautiful.

If you can afford more time, I would go to the island of Vis, but you definitely need 2 – 3 days for that. It was my favorite island. So gorgeous!

Have fun and please check back to tell me about your trip!

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Adrian

Adrian — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:56:17 +0000

Hi Kelly,

I’m looking forward to a trip to Split this weekend, and more so after reading you blog.

I wonder if you’d be able to give me some tips. Is Brac the only island thats an easy day trip? We’re also looking at Krka as Plitvice seems a bit too far and pricey, so what would you say is the best way to get to Krka?

Many thanks

Adrian

Comment on Which did I like better – Croatia or Madrid? by Jon

Jon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:22:04 +0000

From a fellow expat who just missed meeting you in Split, but connected through similar friends, I enjoyed reading another American’s perspectives of your time there. I still hold a very special place for Split in my heart and would move back again if the opportunity is there. Finding those 2 things to “complain” about makes me laugh – because they are so true and there is nothing that is being done about it. However, that sea is intoxicating and the peace of mind that comes from the culture there is something that cannot be replaced. Having lived in Cincinnati (with its beautiful parks) and now living in Lexington (with all the horses) will never replace the memories that you bring home from your journey. Hopefully we’ll one day have a chance to meet and share that Croatian connection.