Kroatien – apropos

The boat has a new home

On 13/06/2019 By apropos In Balkan

May 2019 – an era comes to an end. For 22 years my parents’ yacht has been in Umag, but now we are moving. Further to the south, to better weather, more beautiful islands, more …

Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Robin Hood…

On 17/08/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

and currently in discussion to host the next James Bond. Who can guess it? Of course, I’m speaking about Dubrovnik. With its historic old town the rich city in the south of Croatia got a …

Split / Stobrec – at second glance

On 27/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

I remember my feeling when I arrived from the market in the undercroft of Diocletian’s palace to the central square almost empty. It was few minutes before the sunset, the stones of the peristyle were …

Split / Stobrec – the first impression

On 24/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

Hmm, how to say…. I arrived with big expectations towards Split. The city has been described with all possible positive adjectives like impressive, beautiful, romantic, amazing – simply a place to stay. I had a …

Dolac – Primošten

On 21/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

After the stormy farewell from Biograd, I am continuing with the car. The first stop of my road trip brings me only about 70 kilometers further to the south. I would like to spend peaceful …

Blitz und Donner :::: Thunder and Lightning

On 17/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

On my last evening on board a huge thunderstorm crashed down on Biograd. Already in the early evening the air was humid, the atmosphere was charged and the sky was full of dark clouds, which …

On the sea

On 14/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

What a ride. The yellow stone islands are passing by. Some tiny riffs are showing just 10 cm above the water line – that could be dangerous when driving during the night. You would have …

Hiking in Zirje

On 14/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

Today I have a photo(love)story for you. Many croatian islands have been strategic military places – especially in the 4., 5. and 6. Century as part of the „limes maritimus“ during Justinians war against the …

Olé Olé – Fifa WM 2018

On 11/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

The air vibrates. Next to me a child presses it’s eyes into the warmth of it’s mothers legs. All eyes are focusing the screen. For a second the world stands still. Football. This year the …

Into the wild

On 10/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

The strong wind kept us still in the marina yesterday. Therefore we finally started today in the morning. After a smooth departure-Manoever (Manoeverschluck 1) we stopped at the gas station (Manoeverschluck 2) – unfortunately a …

Strolling around Vodice

On 07/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

Working here is much better, here everyone is on holidays Bettina, originally from Bremen. Waitress in Vodice since 11 years Hello my dears, today I write you from Vodice – Croatia. Due to heavy Bora …

Ahoi Landlubbers!!

On 05/07/2018 By apropos In Balkan, On The Road

The travel adventure started perfectly. On Sunday evening I arrived in Biograd – Croatia and was welcomed by my parents. After quickly unpacking the car it was time for the first Manoeverschluck 🙂 (In case …