Travels with Tricia

Author: Tricia A. Mitchell

  • Foraging for Wild Asparagus in Croatia’s Dalmatian Countryside

    When spring returns to Croatia, residents do what they’ve done for centuries: take to the fields and forests in search of wild asparagus, known in Croatian as šparoga. The asparagus-hunting season has just begun here in central Dalmatia, and last weekend, we were lucky enough to be invited by Croatian friends to go foraging for…

  • Photo du Jour: Saint Duje Cathedral & Spring Blooms – Split, Croatia

    A branch of blossoms heralds spring’s return in seaside Split – Croatia’s second largest city. In the background is the city’s famous Sveti Duje /Saint Dominus Cathedral. Yesterday, we spent a delightful day exploring Split (more posts to come soon), which is home to Emperor Diocletian’s incredible palace complex, which was built in the 4th…

  • Sailing the Adriatic: A Day Trip from Trogir, Croatia

    As our new friend’s sailboat, Jonathan III, powered itself away from the marina, I watched as the city of Trogir faded off into the distance, blending in with the sparkling blue horizon of the Adriatic. With each second, the 2,300 year-old town looked more and more like a tiny, medieval Lego land.

  • The city of Trogir, Croatia is seen from afar, via a walking path that is surrounded by greenery. You can see mountains in the distance, as well as the Adriatic Sea.

    A Walking Tour of Trogir, Croatia

    Trogir was our Croatian home away from home for two memorable months. This picturesque old town has a fascinating history that goes back more than 2,300 years — in fact, it’s actually situated on an island! During our first weeks in Trogir, we preferred to soak up the town’s details bit by bit, leaving much…

  • Red-toned wine barrels sit outdoors at a Napa Valley winery.

    A Long Weekend in California Wine Country: Getting a Taste for Napa and Sonoma Wines (Part 2)

    Note: This is part two of the series, Long Weekend in California Wine Country. Click the image for part one. 

  • Photo du Jour: The Impish Canines of Trogir, Croatia

    During the early morning hours, the streets of Trogir belong to the city’s canine residents. The dogs (known as pas in Croatian) roam the network of narrow streets in the Old Town, going about their business in a carefree manner. Many are leash-less and solo, out for an adventure in the ancient town. While out photographing last…