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Travelling to Croatia with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non-EU countries
Europe

Travelling to Croatia with a dog: entry rules from the EU and non-EU countries

Croatia is one of the most popular destinations for travelling with a dog—whether you’re heading for the sea, a coastal road trip or the Biokovo mountains. Entry…

17 February 2026

Hike to Vošac with a dog: from Kotišina above the Makarska Riviera
Hiking

Hike to Vošac with a dog: from Kotišina above the Makarska Riviera

Vošac (1421 m) is one of the most accessible peaks in the range above Makarska, yet in summer it can be brutally demanding – especially if you’re hiking with a dog.…

17 February 2026

Road Trip across the Balkans and Italy: An 18-Day Itinerary from Slovakia
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Road Trip across the Balkans and Italy: An 18-Day Itinerary from Slovakia

This road trip follows a journey we made in 2008. The route is planned as a broad loop from Slovakia through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, southern Italy,…

28 May 2026

Taking your dog to Croatia: a complete guide to a stress-free holiday
Europe

Taking your dog to Croatia: a complete guide to a stress-free holiday

Croatia has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations for Slovaks, Czechs and many other European travellers. It’s easy to reach by car, the sea is…

19 February 2026

Dugi Otok, Croatia
Road trips

Dugi Otok, Croatia

Packing and getting there It’s Monday in late June 2023 and we’re packing for our two week road trip through Croatia & Italy. The rough plan: a week by the sea on…

6 October 2024

Veliko vrilo: A stop at the source of the Cetina River
Iconic Places

Veliko vrilo: A stop at the source of the Cetina River

On our way into Croatia, before boarding the ferry to the island of Dugi Otok, we made a quick early morning stop at one of inland Croatia’s best known natural…

19 January 2026

Traveling with a dog from the EU to the countries of the former Yugoslavia: a complete guide to entry requirements
Europe

Traveling with a dog from the EU to the countries of the former Yugoslavia: a complete guide to entry requirements

The countries of the former Yugoslavia have long been among favorite holiday destinations for Slovaks and other EU travelers. While Croatia and Slovenia draw the…

9 February 2026

Dugi Otok: 7-day island stay without the crowds
Road trips

Dugi Otok: 7-day island stay without the crowds

Croatia is one of the easiest getaways from Slovakia, but this itinerary takes you well beyond the usual crowded beaches. We head to the island of Dugi Otok, where…

3 April 2026