Split & Dalmatia travel blog
Stories, tips and honest advice for your Dalmatian getaway
Shoulder season smart travel in Split: the complete playbook
May and September in Split unlock lower prices, thinner crowds, and the best sea temperature. Here's the full tactical guide to timing your trip right.
Mostar in a day from Split: what we found, what to skip
The Mostar day trip from Split is genuinely worthwhile but longer than most people expect. Here's the honest logistics, the Old Bridge, and…
Split vs the rest of Croatia: why we keep coming back to Split
Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Zadar, Rovinj — Croatia has good options. Here's why Split became our base of choice and what you'd miss choosing elsewhere.
Is a car worth it in Dalmatia? Our honest verdict after three trips
Cars unlock Dalmatia's hinterland but complicate island travel. When to rent, when to skip it, and what ferry logistics look like with a vehicle.
Rafting the Cetina: what to actually expect
The Cetina River rafting tour from Split or Omiš is one of the best half-days in Dalmatia. Here's what the day looks like, including the caves.
Packing for a Dalmatian summer: what we actually use
A tested packing list for a Dalmatian trip — light luggage, correct footwear, what to skip, and what we wish we'd brought the first time.
Dalmatian food we loved — and a few things we didn't
Peka, prstaci, and the grilled fish that changed our minds about Croatian cuisine. Plus the tourist-menu traps to sidestep.
Konoba culture in Dalmatia: how to eat like you mean it
What a konoba actually is, how the best ones differ from tourist restaurants, how to order peka correctly, and the etiquette that gets you…
Island-hopping diary: five days in Dalmatia
A first-person diary of five days hopping between Hvar, Brač, and Vis from Split — what worked, what didn't, and what we'd change next time.
Hidden beaches we found in Dalmatia — and how to reach them
The coves that don't appear on Google's top-ten lists. We found them by hiking, by local tip, and by taking the slower boat. Here's what we…
Best sunset spots in Split: where we actually go
Six places to watch the sun go down in Split, ranked honestly — from Marjan's ridge to the ferry pier. Times, access notes, and what to bring.
Plitvice vs Krka: which we picked and why
Two national parks, one day trip slot. We've done both from Split and have a clear recommendation — but the right answer depends on your trip.
A Game of Thrones superfan's day in Split: what we found
Klis, Diocletian's cellar, the filming maps — what the GoT tour covers in Split and the surrounding area, and whether it holds up for real fans.
What we'd skip in Split (and what to do instead)
The overpriced Riva cocktails, the tourist-trap restaurants, the excursions not worth the money. An honest guide to saving time and budget in Split.
Honest take: is Split's overtourism problem as bad as people say?
Split is genuinely crowded in summer. Here's what that actually means for your trip — and what the doom-posters are getting wrong.
Is the Blue Cave worth it? Our honest take after going twice
The Blue Cave is genuinely magical — but the full-day tour has real trade-offs. What you actually get, what it costs, and whether to book.
Marjan at dawn: the best version of Split most visitors never find
Marjan Hill at 6:30 a.m. is a different world from the tourist-hour version. The route, what you'll find, and why we keep going back in the…
Why September is the best month to visit Split
September in Split: warm sea, half the crowds, 20–30% lower prices. Here's why we now refuse to visit any other time.