The monasteries of Meteora look impossible until you see them with your own eyes. Six massive sandstone pillars, each topped with a Byzantine monastery, rising from the plain of Thessaly like something from a fantasy film. Getting there from Thessaloniki by car is one of the most rewarding drives in mainland Greece — and with […]
Why Drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes? Zadar and Plitvice Lakes sit roughly 130 kilometres apart as the crow flies, but the real drive is closer to 150–160 kilometres depending on your route. Most visitors flying into Zadar Airport pick up a hire car and head straight for Croatia’s most famous national park. The journey […]
The Ultimate Tirana to Saranda Road Trip The drive from Tirana to Saranda is one of the most underrated road trips in the Balkans. Covering roughly 270 kilometres along Albania’s stunning southern coastline, the route takes you from the chaotic charm of the capital through mountain passes, olive groves and some of the clearest water […]
The Zadar to Plitvice Lakes Drive: Croatia’s Most Rewarding Day Trip If you’re based on the Dalmatian coast and want to see Croatia’s most famous natural wonder, the drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park is hard to beat. At just under two hours each way, it’s an easy day trip — but the […]
For a wider itinerary, compare Slovenia car hire guide, car hire in Bled and Ljubljana Airport car hire before choosing the pickup point. Slovenia Road Trip – Bled, Ljubljana and the Julian Alps by Rental Car Most people drive through Slovenia on their way to Croatia. They stop for fuel, maybe grab a coffee, and […]
Car Hire for Hvar – Getting There, Driving the Island and What to Know Hvar is one of Croatia’s most glamorous islands. Crystal-clear waters, a beautiful old town, a legendary party scene, and views that make your Instagram followers jealous. Yes, it’s as good as they say. But here’s the thing: getting a car to […]
For a wider itinerary, compare Croatia car hire guide, Split car hire and car hire in Dubrovnik before choosing the pickup point. Best Time to Rent a Car in Croatia – Month by Month Guide Here’s the thing about Croatia: it’s absolutely stunning from January to December. The Adriatic sparkles in summer, the autumn colours […]
For a wider itinerary, compare Croatia car hire guide, car hire in Pula and car hire in Rovinj before choosing the pickup point. Istria by Rental Car – Truffles, Roman Ruins and Croatia’s Most Underrated Peninsula Croatia is famous for Dalmatia — the long coastline from Zadar down to Dubrovnik. But here’s a secret: the […]
For a wider itinerary, compare Bosnia car hire guide, car hire in Mostar and Sarajevo car hire guide before choosing the pickup point. Bosnia Road Trip – Sarajevo, Mostar and the Hidden Gems of Herzegovina Let me tell you about a country that most travellers completely overlook. It’s got one of the most fascinating capital […]
For a wider itinerary, compare Montenegro car hire guide, car hire in Kotor and car hire in Budva before choosing the pickup point. Montenegro Road Trip – The Bay of Kotor, Budva and Beyond Montenegro is tiny. We’re talking smaller than Yorkshire, smaller than Los Angeles County. You could fit the whole country inside Croatia […]
