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Boutique Apartment Borghetto - Two Nights We only had two nights in this Airbnb, that is about ten minutes by car from Pula. It's a nice clean, well designed with nice decor. Has a beautiful large pool and surrounding area to relax and enjoy. It continues to surprise us how these places can squeeze in a fully functional kitchen. We were able to dine in for breakfast and dinner, a great little market across the road. Perfect. Vili, the host, was very accommodating and responsive; his Mum also lives onsite if you need anything. The guests were all young during our stay and had a good vibe and energy. The only thing was the address was incorrect as there are two ''Centar 3' in Pula, be sure to confirm with the host before arriving. Location was close to the beach areas, and Uber was always available. Definitely recommend great value and relaxing weekend away. The highlight was making new friends from England and catching up from a friend from Australia. It's amazing what you can achieve in two nights: great conversations, laughter, food, wine and live music. Drinks and live music at Bonaca Restaurant & Lounge Bar - Pula, dinner in La Puntulina - Rovinj and drinks our two favourite bars in Rovinj, Molo Grande Caffe bar and Riviera Aperitive Bar - Rovinj. Big shout out to our new friends from England, Emily and Gus. You are both so perfect for each other. Now how do we work our way into your wedding? Thank you, Troy, for changing your plans to extend your stay in Croatia.

Boka apartment 5 - Four Nights Incredible views and beautifully furnished apartment. We enjoyed four nights, and the apartment has everything we needed and more. The kitchen was very well equipped, we cooked most days, and the bathroom had ample towels and amenities. The bed was very comfortable, and the room was also very dark to ensure you had a solid sleep. Internet was strong as we were working for a few days and experienced no issues, note the upload speed was low though. The views from inside were magical, and the terrace was very comfortable and spacious. You are also spoilt with the sunsets. Location was perfect, a few steps to the beachfront and wonderful esplanade, great for walks and sunsets. You are also a short walk from the old city where we enjoyed some delicious meals at Portofino and cocktails at Kod Spira. Nada and her husband were an absolute pleasure to deal with, and nothing was too much for them, they were incredibly kind to help us carry our luggage to and from the apartment, there are a few minutes walks via some stairs to access the apartment. We also needed a transfer to Budva, and they organised everything at a good price. Definitely recommend staying here, you will not be disappointed.

Boat restaurant Silistria - One Visit Located on the water with lovely views in a small village. This place was making a great trade, as it was the only place open. Considering our visit was after tourist season and during restrictions, the restaurant was well visited. You could feel the soul of this restaurant is gone at the moment. Yet the number of covers on the day we visited would make this quite a profitable business. We enjoyed a quick bite and glass of wine, clean restaurant, service was fast, and quality fresh food. A little overpriced for Montenegro, but I assume this is a popular location for tourists during normal times. Only accepted cash. Bring on competition, as let's say it's overpriced for the quality of the food. I would assume the place in summer would be quite different, as there was a collection of plastic rubbish in the waters. Trust me, and I used every trick in the book to make these photos look good and careful cropping. You were kept company by a clowder of cats throughout your meal, therefore I would recommend avoiding if you are not a fan of cats.

Lake Skadar National Park The lake is located in Zeta – Skadar valley and is surrounded by mountains, and it’s 7 km away from the Adriatic Sea. Two-thirds of Skadar Lake is in Montenegro, and the rest is in Albania. The size of the lake varies from 530 to 370 km2 it is 44 km long and 14 km wide. The coastline is mountainous, especially on the north-west side. We visited in the off-season (so the main entrance was closed) and to be honest; it's already starting to get pretty polluted with plastic waste. Skadar Lake is the largest lake at the Balkan Peninsula, with freshwater and one of the largest national parks in Montenegro. It’s incredibly famous for its diversity of flora and fauna.

Ferry Kamenari It's often stated that travel is about the journey, and never a better statement. Pleasantly surprised when our transfer to from Herceg Novi to Budva took us on a car ferry. What a fantastic experience to see this magical area from a different perspective. I'm pretty sure the smile on Sally's face, shows just how pure enjoyment we both had on this short car ferry crossing.

Nautica - One Visit No, just no. Not too often I leave a cocktail, but congratulations Nautica is providing me with a first. Maybe the barman had an off-day, great view, just let down by the bar. Everyone else was drinking coffee, so maybe this is more a coffee venue.

Herceg Novi - Five Nights Herceg Novi is a coastal town in Montenegro located at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor and the foot of Mount Orjen. I really love how they have incorporated sculptures into the old part of the town. Do yourself a favour and avoid the newer area with all the below-average restaurants, instead stick to the old town area. It's not a huge old town, but there are enough nice bars, restaurants, shops and places to sit and enjoy a coffee and people watch. The beach near the old town is a very nice place to relax.

Guest house Oreskovic - Two Nights This guest house has nice and modern clean rooms, with a sweet balcony overlooking the forest. Location is ideal as only a short drive (10 mins) to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It is a little challenging to find, so make sure you're using Google Maps instead of your car navigation. Great spread of breakfast options, a buffet each morning included in your room rate. We took advantage of having dinner in their restaurant, which was excellent food cooked by the owners (a lovely couple), you receive a 3 course meal for 20 euros and a couple of shots of homemade grappa. The owner says the reason for no Corona is due to a daily dose of Grappa:-)

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Arch of the Sergii This is an Ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Pula, Croatia. The arch commemorates three members of the Sergii family, specifically Lucius Sergius Lepidus, a tribune serving in the twenty-ninth legion that participated in the Battle of Actium and disbanded in 27 BC. This suggests an approximate date of construction: 29–27 BC.