THREE FLAVORS OF
Croatian Bliss
By Justin Gibson
Whether you ’ ve been studying the Habsburg Monarchy with postdoctorate fervor or you ’ re only passingly familiar with it as the background of certain Game of Thrones episodes , the nation of Croatia commands dropped jaws and utter awe with its undeniable Old World charm . For most , the entirety of their Croatian adventure will transpire in the coastal city of Dubrovnik — and we can ’ t blame them ; there ’ s a reason that Lord Byron affectionately deemed it the “ Pearl of the Adriatic ” — but in truth , there are at least three flavors of Croatian bliss to savor when having the journey of a lifetime here .
Korcula Island , Croatia
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