Here's a look at what Kyle and I got up to on our trip this summer. We highly recommend your next vacation is in this beautiful country, as it's sure to become more touristy in the next five years!
25 October 2012
Croatia Travel Videos
Here's a look at what Kyle and I got up to on our trip this summer. We highly recommend your next vacation is in this beautiful country, as it's sure to become more touristy in the next five years!
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Adventure,
Been there,
Croatia,
Nature,
Photography,
Travel
30 July 2012
Rovinj, Croatia
First, let me just premise these next posts by saying if you haven't been to Croatia, shame on you. When Kyle (the BF) and I told people about our next trip, we received many reactions along the same lines:
"Oh...Croatia? Where's that?"
"What's in Croatia?"
"Is there anything to do in Croatia?"
"That's spelt with a K, right?"
That last comment really made me question how much faith I put in the people at my bank, considering I do trust them with my savings on a daily basis. Overall, it did amaze me how little people knew about Croatia considering the overwhelming beauty of the country. However, this lack of curiosity won't last long. Give it ten years, and tourists will be flocking here faster than you can say Dubrovnik. If you are one of the lucky few who manage to beat this rush, I guarantee you will fully appreciate its authenticity and understand why the country is the new Italy, but better.
ROVINJ
After flying into Pula, we decided to take a day trip up to Rovinj. This was the second Croatian city on the agenda, and after spending the previous night watching the Spain vs. Croatia Euro Cup game, our livers were slightly worse for wear. Despite the hangover, we dragged ourselves out of bed and hopped on a bus up to Rovinj. I took advantage of the 45 minute ride to take a quick power nap, while Kyle kept himself amused in other ways:
With myself fully rested and Kyle overjoyed he managed to snap that glorious photo of me, we arrived in Rovinj and began wandering. The city is known as a fishing port and a tourist destination, but even though you could notice the travelers walking around, they were never overwhelming. This meant you could fully enjoy the authenticity of the city, without having fifty people selling useless crap that no one will ever need. We spent some time getting lost in the side streets, wandering up to the church on top of the hill and snapping more photos.
All that walking makes one thirsty, of course, so we hit up a small bar right by the water. The location was picture perfect, with small tables and cushions set up immediately beside the ocean. We jumped in, ordered a beer while treading water and jumped out just when two ice cold Karlovacko's (Croatian beer) were delivered. Life is good.
We must have gone back to that same bar about three times throughout the day, swimming and drinking, usually at the same time. About an hour was also spent on a glass-bottomed boat, puttering around through the local islands and jumping in for a swim. In somewhere like Venice, you are looking at a minimum of 80 euros for a gondola ride through the canals - a ridiculously overpriced fare for something so overly romanticized its lost most of its genuine appeal. This two-hour excursion cost us ten euros each, and the guy even pointed out a cool pizza place to grab a slice before jumping on the boat. Combine these prices with how friendly Croatians are, and you can't go wrong.
It was this combination of low prices, helpful people and lack of tourists that made Croatia so amazing. We also loved the lack of English-speaking people, as many Americans and Canadians that do go over to Croatia hit up Dubrovnik and not much else. Rovinj was like an untouched gem in the middle of the Adriatic, and we managed to get there before it becomes ruined and overrun by tourists. Again, my advice to all those thinking about their next trip: go to Croatia before it blows up as the next "it" place to be. Your bank will appreciate it.
"Oh...Croatia? Where's that?"
"What's in Croatia?"
"Is there anything to do in Croatia?"
"That's spelt with a K, right?"
That last comment really made me question how much faith I put in the people at my bank, considering I do trust them with my savings on a daily basis. Overall, it did amaze me how little people knew about Croatia considering the overwhelming beauty of the country. However, this lack of curiosity won't last long. Give it ten years, and tourists will be flocking here faster than you can say Dubrovnik. If you are one of the lucky few who manage to beat this rush, I guarantee you will fully appreciate its authenticity and understand why the country is the new Italy, but better.
ROVINJ
After flying into Pula, we decided to take a day trip up to Rovinj. This was the second Croatian city on the agenda, and after spending the previous night watching the Spain vs. Croatia Euro Cup game, our livers were slightly worse for wear. Despite the hangover, we dragged ourselves out of bed and hopped on a bus up to Rovinj. I took advantage of the 45 minute ride to take a quick power nap, while Kyle kept himself amused in other ways:
With myself fully rested and Kyle overjoyed he managed to snap that glorious photo of me, we arrived in Rovinj and began wandering. The city is known as a fishing port and a tourist destination, but even though you could notice the travelers walking around, they were never overwhelming. This meant you could fully enjoy the authenticity of the city, without having fifty people selling useless crap that no one will ever need. We spent some time getting lost in the side streets, wandering up to the church on top of the hill and snapping more photos.
All that walking makes one thirsty, of course, so we hit up a small bar right by the water. The location was picture perfect, with small tables and cushions set up immediately beside the ocean. We jumped in, ordered a beer while treading water and jumped out just when two ice cold Karlovacko's (Croatian beer) were delivered. Life is good.
We must have gone back to that same bar about three times throughout the day, swimming and drinking, usually at the same time. About an hour was also spent on a glass-bottomed boat, puttering around through the local islands and jumping in for a swim. In somewhere like Venice, you are looking at a minimum of 80 euros for a gondola ride through the canals - a ridiculously overpriced fare for something so overly romanticized its lost most of its genuine appeal. This two-hour excursion cost us ten euros each, and the guy even pointed out a cool pizza place to grab a slice before jumping on the boat. Combine these prices with how friendly Croatians are, and you can't go wrong.
It was this combination of low prices, helpful people and lack of tourists that made Croatia so amazing. We also loved the lack of English-speaking people, as many Americans and Canadians that do go over to Croatia hit up Dubrovnik and not much else. Rovinj was like an untouched gem in the middle of the Adriatic, and we managed to get there before it becomes ruined and overrun by tourists. Again, my advice to all those thinking about their next trip: go to Croatia before it blows up as the next "it" place to be. Your bank will appreciate it.
Labels:
Adventure,
Been there,
Croatia,
Travel
29 May 2012
TREND HUNTER REALITY SHOW
After months of hard work from the guys at Crucial Pictures, the Trend Hunter reality TV promo is done. We have pitched it to major networks, but now we need as many comments and likes as possible. I've been working for Trend Hunter for the past year, and this video captures the essence of the office, trend hunting and the cutting-edge of cool.
LIKE, COMMENT, TWEET and REPEAT!
03 March 2012
Scalado Remove
While editing yesterday on TrendHunter.com, I came across this cool new app called the Scalado Remove. We've all had those moments when trying to take photos in crowded places. No matter what angle or stance you choose, pesky tourists always get in the way of that perfect capture. This app takes a number of shots in one click, enabling users to erase any unwanted moving background. With just a few swipes, an overcrowded tourist destination becomes completely desolate.
Labels:
Photography,
Technology
27 February 2012
Gwyneth Paltrow: Oscars 2012
In my mind, simple yet stylish is the best way to go. Gwyneth Paltrow for the 2012 Oscars pulls this look off perfectly with a Tom Ford gown accompanied by a white cape. How many women do you see wearing capes with their attire? Paltrow pulls this look off effortlessly.
Labels:
Style
26 February 2012
Ngorongoro Crater: Tanzania
Photographer John Overmeyer does a great job at capturing the gorgeous colors of the Milky Way. This image is taken at Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, and makes me want to jump on a plane and see this gorgeous setting for myself!
Photo Source: Gadling
Labels:
Photography,
Travel
25 February 2012
Bucketlist: The Arctic
One of my favorite shows to curl up and watch on a lazy Sunday is Planet Earth. The Poles series documents the wildlife and stunning scenery found at these two ends of the earth, and as cold as it looks, this place has made its way to my bucketlist. Prices tend to vary from about $5,000 to as much as $20,000. Either way I better start saving.
Labels:
Adventure,
Bucketlist,
Travel
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