Korcula, Croatia, Photo by [vacation2], Flickr.com

1. Think twice about renting a
car.

The Balkan drivers definitely don’t take their time when they’re on the
road and driving yourself might end up being more of a rollercoaster than a
scenic drive. The bus system works well as does the train system, plus you’ll be
able to meet some local friends by taking public transport!

2. Bring water
shoes.

Maggie Soladay from?Salaam Garage?comments, “I wish I had known that the coast
was rocky and that most beautiful water for swimming is hard to get to because
if you jump in you can't get back out because sea urchins patrol the whole rocky
stinging coast.? I wish I would have brought water shoes, I would have worn them
every day.”

3. Sunscreen is a
must!

4. Save Money, Don’t
Travel in Summer.

Our friends at?Lonely Planet?advise: Croatia is more expensive in the
summer than it is from September to May. Accommodation, boat fares, car rental
and anything else relating to tourism skyrockets in summer, reaching a peak in
July and August.

Dubrovnik?is in an earthquake zone and gets shaken up
every so often. Buildings in the Old Town look old and crumbly but in fact the
city government has been rigorous in implementing modern reinforcement
techniques to stabilize the ancient structures so don’t worry too much but be
prepared if you feel some tremors.

Want to learn a
bit more about Croatia? Check out these great sites:

Lonely Planet
Croatia

Croatia Tourism
Board

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