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Ston, Croatia is a hidden gem. A massive wall nicknamed "Europe's Great Wall of China," snakes up the hill behind the towns of Ston and Mali Ston. The reason for the wall, built in medieval times, was to protect the salt pans. Today people come to climb the wall, see Europe's oldest salt production facility and eat oysters.

Ston, Croatia: Medieval Walls, Salt Pans and Oysters

Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina as seen from the iconic Stari Most ("Old Bridge") that dates back to the Ottoman Empire.

A Bridge Between Worlds: Unveiling Bosnia’s Allure in One Day

Wander Split, Croatia’s cobbled streets where history hums from beneath your feet, from the whispers of Diocletian's mausoleum to the clinking of spoons in centuries-old taverns.

Game of Thrones in Real Life? Split’s Secrets Revealed

Starting mid-2025, travelers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, and 55 other countries will need ETIAS approval to visit France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and 26 other European countries.

ETIAS Travel Authorization for US, UK, and AU Citizens: What You Need to Know

A view of idyllic Hvar town on an island off the coast of Split, Croatia.

Croatia’s Hvar Island: A James Bond Vibe

Zadar, Croatia: A Dance of Time and Tide