Dubrovnik – Your Next Travel Destination?

Dubrovnik presents a dilemma for a travel recommendation, for it blows hot and cold. And when I say hot, I literally mean burning hot, with the merciless sun roasting the endless stream of tourists on a July early afternoon. A typical tourist-targeted walled city, there are enough sights, shops and eateries to satisfy most, but one can get jaded easily after a day or two, especially when the sun seems to sap out the energy rather than give it. Small enough to walk around (no other choice), yet large enough to get surreally lost in time wandering the alleyways.

But when the sun begins to set, and the walled city begins to glow an orange hue, and when darkness falls, and the marble streets and walls glisten a bright yellowish white, Dubrovnik will not fail to captivate even the most wearied traveller. And as the temperatures drop and the air cools, the city bustles alive as people start to emerge from their afternoon siestas. Wining and dining and enjoying the live music. The atmosphere can be a truly unforgettable experience.

With great views of blue skies and sparkling clear waters, and walls surrounding a city chock full of history and architecture that is sometimes overshadowed by modern-day tourism, what’s there not to like about Dubrovnik? Moreover, it is a great base for excursions to nearby Croatian islands and cities, as well as across the border to Montenegro in addition to Bosnia and Herzegovina. But be prepared that prices are very much like Western Europe, and don’t go without staying a night at least. May/June and September/October are probably much better times to visit.