The episode that inspired this post featured a couple looking for an apartment with an ocean view in Dubrovnik, Croatia. I had heard that this city is beautiful and has become a more popular tourist destination in the last five to ten years. Dubrovnik, which is part of the Dalmatian region of Croatia, has gorgeous old buildings and a really dramatic, rocky coastline. Check it.
Photo by Anna Zgorelec.
Dubrovnik looks like a place I would love to explore. I would love to wander through the tiny alleyways in old town and to visit the amazing Sponza palace and Minceta tower. I don't think I would purchase a home there, but this couple fell in love with it on vacation, so I guess anything is possible!
Photo from here.
Wishful Vacation #7
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Why I imagine I would go to Dubrovnik:
Dubrovnik, the "pearl of the Adriatic," is a very old city. Evidence suggests that this area was settled sometime before the 1st century AD. The city has been under the control of many different empires through history. Coming from America, where we don't really have many ancient structures around, I love the idea of visiting the location of an ancient civilization.
In addition to being historically interesting, Dubrovnik is really beautiful. The sea is deep blue. The color of the stone buildings and terracotta tile roofs remind me of Santa Barbara, California. With more history.
Where I imagine I might stay in Dubrovnik:
I found the website that the couple from the House Hunters episode operate, Dubrovnik Apartment Source. They maintain a listing of rental properties available for vacationers in Dubrovnik. Based on their site, I found some beautiful choices for my stay. I would love to have a sea view and a really relaxing place. Let's see what I can find. . .
All photos of Villa Umbria from here.
Aha! Though this place, Villa Umbria, is located an hour north of Dubrovnik, it is spectacular! I love that the house is made of stone and the ocean view is awesome.
What!? That place is incredible. The inside of the house is also magnificent. It looks handmade and old, and has several big bedrooms. The stonework and arched windows have such great character.
The huge dining room table would be great to have a big family dinner, and there is another huge wooden table on the patio, as well. I think in this imaginary vacation I will bring the whole extended family! It would be such a nice place to hang out together. There is a minimum stay of 5 days. I think I could make that work.
What I imagine I would eat in Dubrovnik:
Dubrovnik features Mediterranean cuisine - lots of seafood, pasta, pizza, polenta - everything cooked with olive oil, garlic and parsley. Imagine coastal southern Italian food. Sounds pretty good to me! Maybe since this is an imaginary vacation, I could hire a chef to come make some food at my rental house and serve it up on the patio. That would be perfection!
Photo by Jerzy Strzelecki, Wikimedia Commons.
What I imagine I would do as a fun activity in Dubrovnik:
The biggest tourist attraction in Dubrovnik is the ancient city walls. The walk around the old town on the walls is a great way to get a good look at the whole city. The walls also overlook the beautiful blue sea, which would be lovely. The walls are old and some of the walk consists of steep stairways. I think I could handle the trek in order to see the views and get up close to such an interesting old structure. I can anticipate a lot of photo opportunities along the way!
Photo by Daniel Ortmann, Wikimedia Commons.
Dubrovnik sure is beautiful! Where should I go on my next imaginary adventure? What is your favorite place to dream about?
Happy travels!
xoxo - Erika
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