Fodor's Essential Croatia


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Whether you want to explore Dubrovnik’s Old Town, go sailing in Split, or drink wine in Istria, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Croatia are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Croatia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s “Essential” guides have been named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020! Fodor’s Croatia travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Croatia’s Best Islands”, “Croatia’s Best Outdoor Adventures”, and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, cuisine, geography and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “Cruising and Sailing in Croatia”,” “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “What to Eat and Drink” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems CROATIAN-LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Dubrovnik, Split, Istria, Hvar, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Krk, Zadar, Montenegro, Slovenia, and more Planning on visiting the rest of Europe? Check out Fodor’s Essential Europe. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Thailand


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The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. This fully updated guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Thailand has to offer, whether you're traveling to major destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket or want to experience diving in Ko Tao, elephant riding in Chang Mai, or the monuments in Wat Si Chum. This guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. This new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations that lead you straight to the best attractions. This uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel Guide will help you discover everything region-by-region, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, while detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus, or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Thailand effortlessly.




Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia


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Stroll Dubrovnik's ancient walls, hike the idyllic Julian Alps, and set sail on the glimmering Adriatic: with Rick Steves on your side, Croatia and Slovenia can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia you'll find: Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more in Croatia and Slovenia, with side trips to Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from Roman ruins in the heart of bustling Split to stunning waterfalls and mountains in Slovenia How to connect with culture: Taste wines at a vineyard in Hvar, tour museums and Baroque churches in Zagreb, and sample seafood fresh from the Adriatic at an open-air market in Dubrovnik Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a glass of local wine Self-guided walking tours of lively towns and fascinating museums Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, Slovenian and Croatian phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 800 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Istria, Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, the Bay of Kotor, Mostar, Sarajevo, Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, Logarska Dolina and the Northern Valleys, Ptuj, Maribor, the Karst, Piran, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Croatia & Slovenia.




Running Away to Home


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A middle class, Midwestern family in search of meaning uproot themselves and move to their ancestral village in Croatia. "We can look at this in two ways," Jim wrote, always the pragmatist. "We can panic and scrap the whole idea. Or we can take this as a sign. They're saying the economy is going to get worse before it gets better. Maybe this is the kick in the pants we needed to do something completely different. There will always be an excuse not to go..." And that, friends, is how a typically sane middle-aged mother decided to drag her family back to a forlorn mountain village in the backwoods of Croatia. So begins author Jennifer Wilson's journey in Running Away to Home. Jen, her architect husband, Jim, and their two children had been living the typical soccer- and ballet-practice life in the most Middle American of places: Des Moines, Iowa. They overindulged themselves and their kids, and as a family they were losing one another in the rush of work, school, and activities. One day, Jen and her husband looked at each other–both holding their Starbucks coffee as they headed out to their SUV in the mall parking lot, while the kids complained about the inferiority of the toys they just got–and asked themselves: "Is this the American dream? Because if it is, it sort of sucks." Jim and Jen had always dreamed of taking a family sabbatical in another country, so when they lost half their savings in the stock-market crash, it seemed like just a crazy enough time to do it. High on wanderlust, they left the troubled landscape of contemporary America for the Croatian mountain village of Mrkopalj, the land of Jennifer's ancestors. It was a village that seemed hermetically sealed for the last one hundred years, with a population of eight hundred (mostly drunken) residents and a herd of sheep milling around the post office. For several months they lived like locals, from milking the neighbor's cows to eating roasted pig on a spit to desperately seeking the village recipe for bootleg liquor. As the Wilson-Hoff family struggled to stay sane (and warm), what they found was much deeper and bigger than themselves.




Insight Guides Explore Croatia (Travel Guide eBook)


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Insight Guides Explore Croatia Travel made easy. Ask local experts. Focused travel guides featuring the very best routes and itineraries. Discover the best of Croatia with this unique travel guide, packed full of insider information and stunning images. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see, top attractions like Dubrovnik Old Town, Plitvice Lakes National Park, the Dalmatian island of Mljet, Hvar and the Palace of Diocletian in Split, to discovering cultural gems, including Pula's Roman Arena, the Hill towns of Istria and the seafood of Peljesac, the easy-to-follow, ready-made walking routes will save you time, and help you plan and enhance your visit to Croatia. Features of this travel guide to Croatia: - Over 14 walks and tours: detailed itineraries feature all the best places to visit, including where to eat and drink along the way - Local highlights: discover the area's top attractions and unique sights, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Historical and cultural insights: immerse yourself in Croatia's rich history and culture, and learn all about fortified Dubrovnik, Zagreb's café society and Porec's Byzantine art. - Insider recommendations: discover the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife using our comprehensive listings - Practical full-colour map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the full-colour maps make on-the-ground navigation easy - Key tips and essential information: packed full of important travel information, from transport and tipping to etiquette and hours of operation - Covers: Zagreb: Upper Town; Zagreb: Lower Town; Zagorje; Plitvice Lakes National Park; Istrian Coast; Heart of Split; Split; Around Split; Krka National Park and Sibenik; Vis; Hvar; Dubrovnik; Mljet; Peljesac Peninsula; Korcula Looking for a comprehensive guide to Dubrovnik ? Check out Insight Guides Explore Dubrovnik for a detailed and entertaining look at all the city has to offer. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.




Travel Guide To Croatia


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"Travel Guide to Croatia" is your essential companion for exploring the diverse wonders of this stunning Mediterranean destination. From the historic streets of Dubrovnik to the pristine beaches of Hvar Island, this comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into Croatia's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. Discover hidden gems, savor authentic Croatian cuisine, and embark on unforgettable adventures, whether island hopping along the Adriatic coast or hiking through the enchanting landscapes of Plitvice Lakes National Park. With practical tips, detailed maps, and inspiring photography, this guide is your key to unlocking the treasures of Croatia and creating unforgettable memories in this captivating destination.




Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook


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Three official languages have emerged in the Balkan region that was formerly Yugoslavia: Croatian in Croatia, Serbian in Serbia, and both of these languages plus Bosnian in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, a Textbook introduces the student to all three. Dialogues and exercises are presented in each language, shown side by side for easy comparison; in addition, Serbian is rendered in both its Latin and its Cyrillic spellings. Teachers may choose a single language to use in the classroom, or they may familiarize students with all three. This popular textbook is now revised and updated with current maps, discussion of a Montenegrin language, advice for self-study learners, an expanded glossary, and an appendix of verb types. It also features: • All dialogues, exercises, and homework assignments available in Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian • Classroom exercises designed for both small-group and full-class work, allowing for maximum oral participation • Reading selections written by Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian authors especially for this book • Vocabulary lists for each individual section and full glossaries at the end of the book • A short animated film, on an accompanying DVD, for use with chapter 15 • Brief grammar explanations after each dialogue, with a cross-reference to more detailed grammar chapters in the companion book, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, a Grammar.




Eat Like a Local- Croatia


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Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Eat Like a Local - Cyprus by Author Chrissie Stephen offers the inside scoop on food in Cyprus. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination. In these pages, you will discover advice on having a unique edible experience. This book will not tell you exact addresses or hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge of food and drinks from a local that you may not find in other travel food guides. Eat like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the food, people, and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next culinary destination.




Discover Croatia


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Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Croatia with "Discover Croatia: A Traveler's Guide" by William Jones. This meticulously crafted guide is your key to unlocking the secrets of one of Europe's hidden gems, providing a comprehensive and immersive experience for travelers seeking to explore the heart and soul of this extraordinary nation. In the prelude, William Jones introduces you to the allure of Croatia, setting the stage for an adventure that transcends the ordinary. From the ancient streets of Zagreb to the sun-soaked shores of Dubrovnik, each chapter unfolds with vivid descriptions, engaging narratives, and practical insights aimed at adult travelers seeking both adventure and cultural enrichment. Delve into the historical tapestry of Croatia in Chapter Two, where the author skillfully navigates the epochs that have shaped the nation. Explore the coastal cities, often referred to as Adriatic Gems, in Chapter Three, and let the alluring tales of the sea captivate your imagination. Venture inland in Chapter Four to discover the treasures of Zagreb and beyond, a region where tradition meets modernity in a harmonious blend. Island Escapes beckon in Chapter Five, leading you to the Dalmatian Islands, where crystal-clear waters and charming villages await exploration. Chapter Six unfolds the secrets of Istria, a land of truffles and tradition, inviting you to savor the flavors of this unique peninsula. Continue your odyssey with Chapter Seven as you embark on a National Parks Odyssey, immersing yourself in the pristine natural wonders of Croatia. Culinary Adventures take center stage in Chapter Eight, where the delectable tastes of Croatian cuisine come to life. In Chapter Nine, let the wines of Croatia guide you through the vineyards and cellars of a nation with a rich winemaking heritage. From festive celebrations in Chapter Ten to the seafaring heritage explored in Chapter Eleven, each chapter unfolds as a mosaic of experiences, ensuring that every aspect of Croatia's charm is unveiled. Whether you seek active pursuits in Chapter Twelve, dive into local traditions and customs in Chapter Thirteen, or immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Croatia in Chapter Fourteen, William Jones provides an insightful and humanized perspective. The narrative is complemented by practical travel tips in Chapter Fifteen, ensuring that your journey is not only culturally enriching but also seamlessly executed. As the odyssey concludes, the Epilogue invites reflection on the memories etched into the traveler's soul, and the appendix provides a wealth of resources for continued exploration. "Discover Croatia: A Traveler's Guide" is more than a guidebook; it is an invitation to connect with the heart of Croatia, to savor its traditions, and to embark on a journey that transcends the ordinary. Embark on a voyage of discovery, and let the pages of "Discover Croatia: A Traveler's Guide" be your compass through this extraordinary destination. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time adventurer, this guide is your key to unlocking the wonders of Croatia, ensuring that your journey is filled with joy, connection, and the timeless beauty of exploration.