Author: Tricia A. Mitchell

  • Gluten-Free Goodness in Dubrovnik (& Two Must-Try Recipes)

    Life has a funny way of shaking things up and throwing in surprises that often lead to unexpectedly-delightful outcomes. Let me introduce you to Dubrovnik restaurateurs Gildas and Ružica, who epitomize this idea. When this couple visited Dubrovnik several years ago, they intended to visit for a single day. However, when they arrived, they decided…

  • Overhead view of Kotor's terracotta rooftops, as seen from the Hill of St. John.

    A Day in the Life of Kotor, Montenegro: Where an Archaeological Dig, Friendly Felines, & Mammoth Strawberries Meet

    Tucked away among rustic mountains, on a majestic bay, is the small Montenegrin city of Kotor. It’s ringed by fortifications that took one thousand years to build and has an impressive Old Town and alluring fresh food market. (Think strawberries that rival softballs!)

  • Riding the Dubrovnik Cable Car: Breathtaking Views and Pensive Moments

    “You haven’t seen a tree until you’ve seen its shadow from the sky.” Amelia Earhart Our first two days in Dubrovnik, the sun hid among a thick cloak of clouds. Dodging a deluge of raindrops that is unusual for the city, we longed for the vibrant ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ of postcards – those sapphire-blue…

  • A bee approaches a branch of purple wisteria flowers, in Perast, Montenegro.

    Photo du Jour: The Flight of a Bumble Bee – Perast, Montenegro

    In the sleepy town of Perast, Montenegro, we were drawn to a canopy of wisteria, intoxicated not only by its delicate perfume but also its enchanting lavender hue. The symphony of hundreds of bees at work enhanced the moment.

  • Scenes from Dubrovnik, Croatia

    “If you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik.” George Bernard Shaw Dubrovnik. The Croatian city’s name conjures images of forbidding city walls, fire-red rooftops, buildings crafted out of white stone, and a graceful city perched above the vast Adriatic.

  • The Details of Dubrovnik – Meet the Maskerons

    “The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life.” William Morris By day, it could be easy to get overwhelmed in Dubrovnik, given the city’s countless ornate buildings and the enormous sea of tourists streaming down the main street, the Stradun. But it’s important to not miss…