A journey through articles to explore Croatia in depth

Using public transport is unavoidable in Croatia, even if you decide to come by car or hire a car upon arrival. Explore the different means of transport to visit the country.

Religion was taboo and banned in many countries during the communist era. Since the fall of the regime in the 1990s, Croatia has reclaimed a strong national identity which includes the religious life so ingrained in their society.

Croatia is ideally positioned geographically to develop as a cultural crossroads and it is now a creative powerhouse of talent. It is impossible to list all the famous Croatians, past and present, who have made this nation proud.

Here are a few things you should know about Croatia before going there!

Croatia is a honeymoon destination of choice. Newlyweds will be charmed by the mainland and the surrounding islands. Here is some advice for the perfect honeymoon in Croatia.

Plitvice and the smaller Krka are parks you must visit in Croatia. You really should put them on your holiday to-do list. Hikers will love the mountain parks as well as the stunning, protected islands.

Beautiful Dubrovnik has kept its battle scars in ex-Yugoslavia. You will learn about the history on a tour of the old town, in the museums and in the beautiful photo gallery.

A cultural crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, Croatia blends a fascinating range of influences, to which it owes its complexity and rich diversity. The country has successfully taken advantage of this sometimes disconcerting mixture to forge its own strongly defined and fascinating identity.

Today an attractive Slavonian city lying close to the Croatia-Serbia border on the river Danube, Vukovar is unfortunately associated with the war that resulted in Croatia separating from Yugoslavia. The city is slowly recovering from the effects of the 1991 siege, which left its mark on both its people and its walls and buildings. Visiting it today is a particularly moving experience.

Lying in the very north of Croatia and not far from the Hungarian border, the relatively quiet and peaceful towns of Varaždin and its smaller neighbour Varaždin Toplice are home to a rich wealth of ancient ruins and architecturally interesting buildings, such as Roman spas, a baroque castle and palace, and various churches … and not forgetting the several museums, which contain plenty to interest the inquisitive visitor.