Croatia: Aegean Islands, Ancient Culture, Natural Wonders, Plus Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Split

Discover Croatia's allures with travel experts  Leila Krešić-Jurić  and Antonia Urlic, as we traverse the nation's vibrant history and culture. From ancient cities to contemporary charms, we uncover the reasons behind Croatia's soaring popularity. The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', Dubrovnik, unveils its deep cultural significance and Game of Thrones fame, and a thriving culinary scene.Zagreb offers festive markets, a cathedral that dominates the skyline, and the quirky  the Museum of Broken Relationships. Indulge in Zagreb's traditional Strukli, a gastronomic gem best savored within the grandeur of the Hotel Esplanade.From the storied walls of Diocletian's Palace in Split to the cascading beauty of Plitvice Lakes National Park. And for those seeking a connection with nature, we share personal stories including a mesmerizing encounter with a dolphin off the island of Hvar,  in the Adriatic. _____Leila Krešić-Jurić ([email protected]) is U.S. director of Tourism for Croatia;  Antonia Urlic ([email protected]) is head of Stories Hotels.Podcast host Lea Lane  has traveled to over 100 countries, and  has written nine books, including the award-winning Places I Remember  (Kirkus Reviews star rating, and  'one of the top 100 Indie books of  the year'). She has contributed to many guidebooks and has written thousands of travel articles. _____Our award-winning travel podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane, has produced over 100 travel episodes! New podcast episodes drop on the first Tuesday of the month, on Apple, Spotify, and  wherever you listen. Check them out.Travel videos of each 2024 podcast -- with creative, added graphics -- now drop on YouTube the 15th of every month!Please consider sharing, following, rating and reviewing us.  And leave your travel questions and comments on our YouTube videos— Lea will answer.****************************************Website: https://placesirememberlealane.com Travel Blog: forbes.com X (Twitter):@lealane Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane Facebook: Places I Remember with Lea LaneYouTube Channel: Places I Remember: Travel Talk with Lea Lane