Spectacular Istria
On the west coast of Croatia is the beautiful town of Vrsar. An ideal place to stay for exploring Istria. It is a short distance from Pula airport, and the views on the drive down...
Istria’s Little Star
We applauded our choice of destination as the airport transport from Pula dropped Mr Word Loft and me off at the Belvedere Resort, Vrsar. Cerulean sea, small islands, a busy harbour and glorious sunshine. The...
Fun on the Fjord
We were destined to journey over the waves. Boats are a large part of life in Croatia’s, Vrsar. Views across the harbour and its nautical traffic were a constant talking point – marina taxis, yachts,...
A Roman Type of Day
Watching fishing boats return to port in Vrsar was uplifting. Gulls cried and swooped in their wake as the early morning sun reflected on their wings before Mr Word Loft and I boarded the Ancient...
Popular Poreč
I had heard so many flattering opinions about Istria’s first Roman settlement over the years, so Mr Word Loft and I, with two companions, took a taxi to Poreč from our hotel in Vrsar. We...
Hilltop Towns
Elvis was the tour guide on our first Istrian excursion; we waved goodbye to our holiday resort for the day. Could it be his real name? It was unusual for a young Croat, but Mr...