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Fun underwater discovering Scuba with Blue Planet Dive Center | Dubrovnik Croatia

Come under the sea. The Adriatic Sea with my family and me as we discover Scuba Diving for the first time, all five of us together. What a perfect first experience for our two youngest. My husband and I have been certified for many years, it was kind of a requisite entry card to be part of my family at the time. My parents liked diving and took us many wonderful places in our young adulthood. I have wanted to share the mystery and amazement of the underwater world with my children for awhile. As lovers of snorkelling, they were ready and eager.

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Croatia is tasty. For real. Really really tasty. And gorgeous. Jaw-droppingly stunning. At every turn. We just returned from a week exploring southern Dalmatia – the area between Split and Dubrovnik and are already missing the mild weather, beautiful sea, and fresh, fresh seafood. Fresh like, plucked from the sea that morning fresh seafood. Sooo delicious. And unique.

Croatia has a rich, colorful history – albeit tumultuous, dramatic and confusing at times. You can feel these varied historical influences all around you. In the language. In the architecture. In their approach to life. Slavic, Venetian, Austrian, Croat, and more. It all comes together and melds here. In a delicious and unique blend that is only Croatia. We loved it. It felt different, but approachable and inviting. And like I said, it is beyond beautiful. Continue reading “Croatia for Food Lovers” →