Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast AT#133 - Travel the Croatia Backroads
Apr 20, 2008
Join Amanda Castleman, a freelance journalist and travel writing instructor, as she shares her personal journey through Croatia. Discover her surprising choice to skip Dubrovnik for hidden gems in the interior. She highlights stunning places like Trogir and the Plitvice Lakes, recounts her vegetarian culinary adventures, and reflects on the emotional weight of war-torn landscapes. Get tips on navigating language barriers and unique experiences with locals, all while dreaming of future explorations in the Balkans.
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Stumbling On Trogir's Hidden Charm
- Amanda stumbled upon Trogir, a tiny medieval island town that felt like a hidden jewel.
- She describes its creamy stone towers and narrow alleys as perfect for wandering for days.
Skip The Tourist Hotspots To See Authentic Croatia
- Avoid Dubrovnik if you want unprocessed, less-touristed Croatia and explore the interior instead.
- Rent a car from Zagreb and head inland to find raw, undiscovered places before tourism packages them.
Mist, Fried Cheese, And Accordion Weddings
- Amanda recounts staying at the Hotel Puntar near Mount Medvednica with surreal mist and foragers emerging from clouds.
- She remembers fried cheese, French fries, and a night of nonstop accordion music at a wedding until three in the morning.
