Lauren Simmonds

How to Get from Dubrovnik to Bosnia and Herzegovina – and Back Again

Lauren Simmonds

So, you’re in Dubrovnik and you’d like to see not only more of Croatia but of its close non European ...

Praise for Croatia’s Fur Farm Ban

Lauren Simmonds

As previously reported on TCN, Croatia banned fur farms from January 1, 2017, a decision which has been widely praised.

Discover the Inhabited Islands of Croatia: Korcula

Lauren Simmonds

Continuing our look at the 47 inhabited islands of Croatia on January 9, 2017, Lauren Simmonds visits one of the ...

Discover the Inhabited Islands of Croatia: Mljet

Lauren Simmonds

Mljet is a rich, emerald green paradise just south of the Peljesac peninsula. It is relatively large in size when ...

Discover the Inhabited Islands of Croatia: Elaphiti Islands near Dubrovnik

Lauren Simmonds

Croatia is famous for its islands, both inhabited and uninhabited. And while the exact number tends to vary by definitions ...

VIDEO: Croatian Artist Lonac Completes Mural in US

Lauren Simmonds

Zagreb street art goes international.

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Escape from the City: Meet Lokrum

Lauren Simmonds

Hvar may be Croatia’s premier island, but Lokrum is definitely Dubrovnik’s. 

Dubrovnik in New York Times List of 52 Places to Visit in 2017

Lauren Simmonds

Dubrovnik once again finds itself on a ”must go” list published by one of the media and publishing world’s heavyweights, ...

Arctic Temperatures On Their Way to Croatia

Lauren Simmonds

Think it’s cold now? Bura messing up your hair? This is just the tip of the proverbial (or perhaps, realistic) ...

New 5 Star Hotel to Open in Dubrovnik

Lauren Simmonds

As Dubrovnik prepares for another busy tourist season, a 5-star addition for 2017.