Necktie History & 10 Fascinating Facts You Didn’t Know

04/10/202401/05/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Croatia is home to the cravate, which is also its national cultural symbol. Even the word comes from the Croatian word for Croat (hrvat). So it’s no surprise that Croatia takes this tradition seriously! The country also boasts an academic institution to research the history of the necktie, a history that dates back to the Thirty Years’ War, when Croatian girls knotted scarves to tie knot around their lovers’ necks before they left for battle, as tokens of their devotion. The ties attracted the attention of the French cavalry and the look caught in trendy Paris, which developed the tie …

Sailing in Croatia: 15+ Best Destinations to Explore by Boat

04/10/202430/04/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Sailing in Croatia along its eye-catching coastline is an amazing experience! The country’s tourism industry went up thanks to Croatia’s sailing and yachting industries. With over 1,000 islands and a 5,000 kilometer-long coastline, one can get an idea of the enchantment this land has to offer. So it’s no wonder that most travelers want to sail in Croatia! Location and weather conditions Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean Region. With a history dating over a thousand years back, it first appeared on the international map of Europe in 1992, following the break-up of …

Hvar Island in Croatia: 5 Stunning Vacation Spots to Explore

04/10/202429/04/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Hvar Island in Croatia stretches 80 km from west to east in the Adriatic Sea on the Coast of Dalmatia. It’s a true paradise for its visitors. Travelers from all over the world go exploring all four major parts of Hvar Island, as its surprises are numerous and varied. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that at no extra cost to you, The Travel Bunny will earn a small commission if you click through and book Hvar accommodation. Thank you! A rose by any other name would smell as sweet During its lifetime, Hvar Island …

Vacation in Croatia: The Best of the Alps and Adriatic Coast

07/10/202428/04/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

A wonderful vacation in Croatia comes with hundreds of sparkling waterfalls, more than a thousand islands set in the blue of the sea, green mountain rivers and streams, virgin canyons, wild karst, and mellow plains. Nestled between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, in the southeastern part of Europe, Croatia fiercely protects eight national parks, ten nature parks, and a wide variety of special reserves. This amazing country has incredible plant life, birds, geological formations, and hydrological anomalies, all within a small but rich area that can be traveled by car from one end to the other in one day. …

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Traditions in Bulgaria: 5 Best Festivals You Need to Experience

04/10/202427/04/2020 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

Ancient local culture paved the way for festivals and traditions in Bulgaria that are still very much alive today. The country was the Slavic territory of Orpheus and Spartacus. Home to countless treasures, burial tombs, and exquisite art and frescoes reminiscent of centuries gone by, the Bulgarian state has an incredibly rich cultural heritage. Through the festivals and traditions in Bulgaria, the locals still remember the days when men tried to appease the natural elements and trembled before their strength! Rich in beauty, cheerfulness, mysterious voices, fiery dances, and lively colored costumes, rural Bulgarian folklore must be seen, heard, and …