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Croatia: My Cruise In The Islands

  

A Cruise In The Croatian Islands

 


Disclaimer: this trip was made several months before
the lockdown following Covid-19. I am currently at home.

I usually get seasick. So planning a cruise in Croatia, I was both very excited (because I had already traveled to Croatia and liked it a lot), but also a little concerned. How to deal with seasick for eight days on the nice medium-sized yacht privatized by the travel agency, Blauwe Vogel, for a group of ten travelers? And this is where the magic of the Mediterranean operated (LOL)! Not once did I feel seasick!

On the program: stops at Miljet, Hvar, Brac, Split, Markasa, Korcula and the stunning Dubrovnik. Beautiful landscapes, warm water between ultramarine blue and turquoise, typical villages and historic cities. An explosion of colors and sensations, the beauty of Croatia combined with the one of the Mediterranean Sea. With the friend who accompanied me, at each stopover, we organized an activity, such as for example at Miljet, where we biked along the steep coastline.

Each evening, we also choose a restaurant where to dine. Besides, I ate the best homemade ice cream in Hvar, “my” favorite island of this whole trip (relaxed and joyful atmosphere). If I’m honest, I really liked ALL the stops, even Split which I didn’t like as much as the others, because of the crowds. But we managed to walk through some quiet streets (without tourists) of the old town. Back on board, our cabin with a bathroom, although very simple was very clean and comfortable with the air co. Between two stops, we threw ink into the open sea to bathe. The dream.


Our itinerary in pictures below.

Days 1 & 2:  Arrival In Dubrovnik & Miljet

Day 3:  Hvar

Day 4:  The Beach Of Bol In Brac Island & Split

Day 5: Pusisca In Brac Island & Makarska

Jour 6: Korcula

Days 7 & 8: Dubrovnik & Departure To Brussels

  

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

Informations  

www.deblauwevogel.be, Croatia National Tourism Board

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Many thanks to Deblauwe Vogel for this amazing invitation. As always these opinions are my own. 

Croatie: la croisière dans les îles

  

Une croisière dans les îles croates

 


Avertissement : ce voyage a été effectué plusieurs mois avant 
le confinement suite au Covid-19. Je suis actuellement chez moi.

Habituellement, j’ai le mal de mer. Donc à la perspective d’une croisière en Croatie, j’étais à la fois très excitée (car j’avais déjà voyagé en Croatie et beaucoup aimé), mais aussi un peu inquiète. Comment tenir huit jours sur l’agréable yacht de taille moyenne, privatisé par l’agence de voyage Blauwe Vogel, pour un groupe d’une dizaine de voyageurs? Et c’est là que la magie de la Méditerranée a opérée (LOL)! Pas une seule fois, je n’ai ressenti de mal de mer!  

Au programme : des arrêts à Miljet, Hvar, Brac, Split, Markasa, Korcula et la splendide Dubrovnik. Des paysages superbes, une eau tempérée entre bleu outremer et turquoise, des villages typiques et des villes historiques : une explosition de couleurs et de sensations, la beauté de la Croatie associée à celle de la mer Méditerranée. Avec l’ami qui m’accompagnait, à chaque escales, nous nous organisions une activité, comme par exemple à Miljet, où nous avons fait du vélo en longeant la côte escarpée.

Chaque soir aussi, nous choisissions un restaurant, où dîner. D’ailleurs j’ai mangé la meilleure glace artisanale à Hvar, “mon” île préférée de tout ce voyage (ambiance relaxe et joyeuse). Si je suis honnête, j’ai vraiment aimé TOUS les arrêts, même Split qui m’a moins plu à cause de la foule. Mais nous avons réussi à nous promener dans des rues calmes (sans touristes) de la vieille ville. De retour à bord, notre cabine comprenant une salle de bain, bien que très simple était très propre et confortable, avec l’air conditionné. Entre deux escales, on jetait l’encre en pleine mer, pour se baigner. Le rêve.


Notre itinéraire en images ci-dessous.

Jours 1 & 2:  Arrivée à Dubrovnik et Miljet

Jour 3:  Hvar

Jour 4:  la plage de Bol sur l’île de Brac & Split

Jour 5: Pusisca sur l’île de Brac et Makarska

Jour 6: Korcula

Jours 7 & 8: Dubrovnik & départ pour Bruxelles

  

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

Informations  

www.deblauwevogel.beOffice du Tourisme de la Croatie 

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Un grand merci à Deblauwe Vogel pour cette superbe invitation. Comme toujours, ce sont mes opinions.

Portugal: 5 Days By Bike From Porto To Coimbra

5 Days By Bike From Porto To Coimbra

Accompanied by a friend keen on cycling, I accepted the challenge of spending 5 days by bike – in fact 4 days actually pedaling – from the north of Portugal, Porto to the center, Coimbra. Or 180.7 km in 4 days! Hello! Far from being a great sportswoman, I had never done even more than 10-20 km in a day: the exceptional bike ride! In short I knew nothing about it and so much the better (lol)!

I was recommended for more comfort, an electric bike. My friend preferred a traditional bicycle. I’ll stop you right away: we also pedal on an electric bike! It’s not a moped, lol! Certainly less difficult than a real bike, but we pedal anyway! And I can say it remains physical, especially if you do it for 5 hours straight.

So that this challenge takes place in a pleasant way, without having to think about practical details, such as: what do we do with our luggage each morning (because we sleep each night in a different place)? Etc … The VOS Travel agency specializing in bicycle trips, organized our trp: starting with the route mainly on cycle paths in beautiful landscapes, our bikes with local assistance (we received a phone with an emergency number). And of course, our flights, hotels and restaurants. 

One of our bikes is equipped with a GPS with our route recorded day by day. No more unnecessary maps, a simplified navigation! Awesome! In the morning, our luggage is transferred by taxi to our next hotel (from one town or village to another). Our breakfasts and dinners are also planned in advance. And we discover for ourselves picturesque restaurants where to have lunch on the way. What happiness! And a lot of sweat (lololol!) …

Pictures of the best times and locations of our bike trip below.

Day 1: The Arrival In Porto

Day 2: From Porto To Ovar (46,7 km)

Day 3: From Ovar To Aveiro (40 km)

Day 4: From Aveiro To Praia de Mira (40 km)

Day 5: From Praia de Mira To Coimbra (54 km)

Photos : © Mademoiselle Le K – Tous droits réservés

Informations  

www.vostravel.be

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Many thanks to VOS Travel for this amaing invitation. As always these are my opinions.