Experience Croatia Tours Podcast

Ashley Colburn McCaughan is an award winning TV producer and host that has become a bit of a national hero in Croatia for her work in promoting travel and tourism in Croatia. Ashley splits her time between living in the USA and her lovely little village in Istria working on films, TV shows and organizing tours of Croatia. In this episode, Dave and Ashley review the top 10 things folks should know before traveling to Croatia for the first time. You'll hear some very practical tips and tricks as you prepare for an amazing trip to beautiful Croatia.If you want more information about Ashley and some of her fantastic travel videos please check out her website-ashleycolburnscroatia.comWould you like to see some of the places that Ashley and Dave talk about in this episode ? Please visit https://www.experiencecroatiatours.com/ and join us or an unforgettable travel experience!

Daniela Klišanin tells us all about her hometown that has become a top global tourist destination. From ancient Roman emperors to the most vile war criminal the world has ever known, Daniela tells stories of how Split is deeply connected to world events all while being a place that is a hot spot for world travelers. Walk along the Riva with Daniela and hear her tell you of where to go and what to do so that you can have the full Dalmatian experience. Want to take one of Daniela's tours ? Please check out her wonderful website. https://discoverytours.websiteWanting to see even more of Croatia ? Please consider joining us for an all-inclusive small group luxury tour of beautiful Croatia which will include a stop in Split.Send us an email at [email protected]Check out our website for more information:www.experiencecroatiatours.com

Master tour guide, photographer and Hollywood movie consultant Ivan Vuković takes us through his hometown of Dubrovnik, Croatia.Ivan has spent all of his life in Dubrovnik (minus 3 days 😉) and he shares some tips and tricks that only the locals know of how to avoid not just the crush of the cruise crowd but also many of the thousands of stairs and expensive restaurants. Ivan also shares about many well known movies and TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Captain America, Vikings and more that have used Dubrovnik as a shooting location.Join us for an extended conversation about the Pearl of the Adriatic. Want to take one of Ivan's tours ? You can contact him herehttps://dubrovnik-tourist-guides.com/ORContact us at ECT and we'll plan an unforgettable tour throughout Croatia which can include a stop in beautiful Dubrovnik. https://www.experiencecroatiatours.com/

Travel Trade Executive Ela Urlić-Jakić from the Croatian National Tourist Office give us some tips, tricks and insights into the award winning Zagreb Advent. In a little over 20 years the Zagreb Advent has become a can't miss event for all those who love the many wonderful festivities that accompany the season of Christmas. Sretan Božić!

Licensed tour guide Ivica Škriljevečki shares about some of the wonderful Christmas traditions in the Dalmatian city of Zadar, Croatia. Pour yourself a glass of holiday cheer and listen along as we learn that while Zadar might be a bit more than just over the river and through the woods away, the way we celebrate Christmas is not all that different. Sound festive ? Please visit our website for more information about how you can join us on an unforgettable trip to beautiful Croatia as part of a small group, all inclusive, luxury tour. www.experiencecroatiatours.com

As a native of Zadar, Luca Bašić knows all the best local things to see, experience, eat and drink in the amazing, ancient city of Zadar. But as a licensed tour guide she knows all of the fascinating history to go along with her "locals only" knowledge. Come along with us as Luca shares some interesting information about the modern and ancient things to see. Make sure to stick around to the end to hear Luca tell you about her favorite dishes, wine and a special cherry liqueur that 16th century monks developed and the best way to enjoy it. Come enjoy a bottle of wine with us as we sit on the steps of the world famous Sea Organ of Zadar. Please visit our website www.experiencecroatiatours.com for information on how you can join us on our next tour.

You don't have to be a famous Hollywood star to get a special and authentic experience hunting for truffles. Join our friend Nikola Tarandek as we walk through the enchanted Istrian forrest as we go hunting for the elusive white truffle with Nikola's trusted canine companions. Would you like to spend an afternoon with Nikola, Nero and some of the other truffle hunting pups ? Please visit our website www.experiencecroatiatours.com for information on how you can join us on our next tour.

The Istria region of Croatia is full of amazing natural resources that has made it a hot spot for high end cuisine culture. Join licensed tour guide Goran Cvek as he takes us on a journey through the hill towns down through, Rovinj which is often referred to as "Little Venice" and finally through the ancient city of Pula. Find out how you can visit these wonderful destinations and many more on an all inclusive small group tour of Croatia by visiting our website - ExperienceCroatiaTours.com

Pull up a chair to the dinner table as we learn about a wonderful restaurant in Zagreb that serves a singular traditional dish in a variety of different ways. Igor Mladinović, one of the owners of La Štruk, gives us a little bit of a history lesson of the culinary culture of Croatia and reveals the secret of success of their popular restaurant in the capital city! Bon Appétit !! Sound delicious ? Visit our website - ExperienceCroatiaTours.com and find out how you can visit this wonderful destination and many more on an all inclusive small group tour of Croatia.

Come aboard as we embark on a voyage across the magnificent Adriatic Sea with skipper Miran Bistričić. We'll learn a little about venturing out onto the sea on a fishing boat and to his home island of Pag which has some fascinating and unique characteristics! Ahoy! Visit our website - ExperienceCroatiaTours.com and find out how you can visit this wonderful destination and many more on an all inclusive small group tour of Croatia.