There are some places that capture your heart the moment you arrive. For us, Croatia's Adriatic coast was one of those places. As our journey through Croatia continued, we headed toward what would become one of the most memorable parts of the trip. Before reaching the Makarska Riviera, we made a slight detour through Bosnia and Herzegovina, stopping in the small coastal town of Neum. With the tourist season winding down, the town felt peaceful and almost deserted. We enjoyed

An Unexpected Detour Before Croatia As our time in Greece came to an end, we departed Santorini on an early morning flight with a connection through Athens before continuing on to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Everything appeared to be on schedule, and we were looking forward to beginning the next chapter of our trip along the Adriatic coast. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. As we approached Dubrovnik, strong winds began creating dangerous conditions around the airport.

After several wonderful days on Naxos, we boarded an early morning ferry bound for Santorini. The journey across the Aegean was smooth, and by around midday, we arrived at one of Greece's most iconic islands. From the port, we made our way to our accommodations, Merovigliosso Apartments, located high above the caldera in the beautiful village of Imerovigli. Perched along the cliffs and just off the main street, the hotel offered breathtaking views. From our balcony, we could