I have always been drawn to the ocean and sea, despite the fact my mother hates that I spend hours in the sun “getting black”. So when I was planning my Eastern Europe trip, I knew Dubrovnik had to be a key stop. When we arrived on a very hot afternoon, the town was filled with thousands tourists, and I was worried we had made a terrible mistake. But this charming city stole my heart over the next four days. The old town is tiny, with just 3 main streets and 14 little alleys running across it, so it gives one the rare feeling of knowing your way around instantly. Although the food and drinks are very expensive (more than you would pay in Melbourne!) we didn’t have a bad meal in Dubrovnik.
We spent all of Friday on a day trip to Kotor, Montenegro , which was like a perfect mini Dubrovnik , minus the droves of tourists. Despite a long wait at the border on the way back, it was a day well spent and I am very glad we took the time to explore this tiny county while we were in the region.
On Saturday (one of the busiest days in Dubrovnik because of cruise ships) we escaped the heat and spent the day island hopping on a sailing boat. We were lucky enough to have 2 young skippers (one was in training) who took us to secluded spots along the coast and recommended an excellent seafood restaurant for lunch.
Our last day in Dubrovnik consisted of a Game of Thrones tour (I couldn’t help myself guys!), a walk along the city walls looking down on the rooftops and across the coast (the views were unbelievable) and then a food and culture tour of the city. I was hungry all day, but saving stomach space paid off because we ate a lot!
We ended the night stranded because of a thunderstorm in a wine bar with a lovely couple, who then convinced us to go clubbing in the only club in Dubrovnik in the old fort (this was a Sunday!). The night ended under a bridge at the old town gates, listening to an Englishman who had commandeered a very patient buskers guitar. Despite my hangover the next day, that night is definitely one of my top travel experiences of all time.
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