PART 1 Preview of Croatia & Slovenia

Why we should go there
A glance at both countries
This is basic information you need to know
Travel Calendar for the Best Trip
Recommended travel courses you can trust and follow
COURSE 1 Croatia Highlights Course
COURSE 2 Zagreb + Istrian Peninsula Highlights Course
COURSE 3 All-Around Croatia Course
COURSE 4 Croatia & Slovenia: Two Birds in One Course
COURSE 5 Capital to Capital Core Course
COURSE 6 Slovenia Highlights Course
Complete mastery of transportation to ensure freedom of movement

PART 2 The Most Amazing Croatia & Slovenia Theme Tours

Kokomu keywords we didn't know about
A view of an alleyway where it's okay to get lost
The best viewpoint with a view of the sea and lake
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia
The history of two countries that seem similar but are different
Here are some Croatian and Slovenian biographies you should know.
Local language to make your trip more enjoyable
An unforgettable Balkan foodie list
Beer and unique drinks to boost your travel excitement
This is the best shopping item here!

PART 3: Time to meet the real Croatia

Inland Croatia
Zagreb
AREA 1 Gorni Grad (Old Town)
AREA 2 Donji Grad (New Town)
Do you know the green horseshoe of Real Guide Renucci?
Plitvice Lakes
Real Guide: Rastoke, the Fairy Village with a Watermill

Istria
Poreč PORE
A Real Guide to Motovun, a Medieval Jewel in the Sky
ROVINJ
PULA

Dalmatia
Zadar
Trogir TROGIR
Split SPLIT
A Real Guide to the Life of Emperor Diocletian, Who Left While Applauding
Hvar HVAR
Dubrovnik DUBROVNIK
Real Guide: The Perfect Way to Experience Dubrovnik: Old Town Walls Tour
Real Guide to Finding Accommodation in Dubrovnik

PART 4: Time to meet the real Slovenia

Capital
Ljubljana
Real Guide to the Ljubljanica River and Four Bridges

Lake Bled & the Julian Alps
BLED
Get the real guide for free! 'Bled Bus'
Pletna, a traditional Slovenian boat resembling a real guide gondola
Bohinj

Southwestern Slovenia
Postojna Cave Park PARK POSTOJNSKA JAMA
PIRAN

PART 5: Practical Travel Preparation

QUICK VIEW: Prepare for your trip to Croatia and Slovenia at a glance
STEP 1: Gather travel information
STEP 2 Book your accommodation
STEP 3 Small but necessary preparations
○ Useful applications locally
○ Prepare your currency exchange smartly
○ Overseas data on essential goods such as air
STEP 4: The Beginning of a Pleasant Journey: Immigration Master

A visual guide filled with pictorially beautiful scenery

Sunset in Zadar, the sea in Rovinj, Lake Bled, the walls of Dubrovnik.
Croatia has breathtaking landscapes waiting for us.
The cobalt blue of the Adriatic Sea, the emerald blue of Plitvice Lakes National Park, the teal blue of Bohinj.
Croatia is a dazzling feast of blue.
Croatia is a beautiful country where nature, history, and culture are in perfect harmony.
To capture the stunning scenery as it is, we created "Real Croatia" by including everything from traditional attractions to trendy, up-to-date information, and composing it with sensational photos and a sophisticated layout.
A full-fledged visual guidebook that will make you want to travel just by looking at it.
By reading this book, you will be able to enjoy an experience that is like walking through a living work of art, rather than simply touring a tourist attraction.

Stories of history and culture that make your trip twice as enjoyable

Croatia faces Italy across the Adriatic Sea.
Maybe that's why.
This land has an unusually large number of splendid palaces and ruins from the time it was part of the Roman Empire.
The well-preserved Old Town of Dubrovnik with its medieval walls and stone buildings from the Republic of Ragusa, the Euphrasian Basilica complex in Poreč with its beautiful Byzantine cathedrals, Diocletian's Palace in Split, where the Roman emperors resided, and the historic center of Trogir, which dates back to ancient Greek times, have all survived the test of time and are now listed as World Heritage Sites.

Knowing history and culture makes traveling much more enjoyable.
"Real Croatia" explains all these buildings, streets, squares, museums, and artworks in an easy-to-understand and fun way for readers to truly see and enjoy them.
It is truly a reliable travel companion in Croatia.
Open the book and you will discover a fascinating story that will allow anyone to explore and enjoy Croatia's past and present.

The optimal course composition for a trip that satisfies everyone

"Real Croatia" consists of 17 of the most attractive travel destinations in Croatia and Slovenia.
Each city has its own unique character, whether it's a transportation hub, a place with beautiful scenery, a historic site where you can explore history and culture, a top European resort, or a national park where you can admire the wonders of nature. Therefore, it's crucial to have a travel guide that allows you to explore efficiently.
So, based on the author's extensive research on the Croatian travel market and his vivid experiences from countless trips to Croatia, he created a travel course that will satisfy anyone.


Considering the travel patterns, travel periods, and flights of Koreans, we introduce six recommended courses, including the 'Croatia Highlights 7-Day Course' and the 'Croatia & Slovenia 14-Day Course', to help travelers.
In addition, we have created recommended half-day or full-day courses that connect the must-see tourist destinations in each city with the optimal route.
Since this is a schedule that the author has put the most effort into organizing, you can trust it and follow it.

Unforgettable Balkan Flavors: A Culinary Journey Through Croatia

The best way to become familiar with an unfamiliar travel destination is to taste its food.
Croatian cuisine is diverse and rich in flavors, influenced by Mediterranean, Balkan, and Central European cuisines.
However, with a busy schedule, it is likely that half of the food you taste while traveling in Croatia will be international cuisine or fast food.
These are local restaurants that you might miss if you don't look for them.
The author, who has visited Croatia countless times, takes responsibility for everything from start to finish.
We have carefully selected restaurants that offer the unforgettable Balkan flavors, such as homemade braised beef pashti chada, grilled meat cebabchichi with a charcoal aroma, fish dish brudette with broth, and raw fish carpaccio as an appetizer, through our own self-funded reporting.
We've compiled numerous taste reviews through prior research and have personally tested them on-site to select only the "real" ones, so you can trust us and go.

1+1 Slovenia Travel Tips for Traveling with Croatia

Just a two-hour train ride from Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, you'll find Slovenia, a pristine travel destination similar to Croatia but a little different.
Slovenia may be a small country, but its diverse charm is endless.
Ljubljana, the capital city where ancient landscapes and modern sensibilities harmonize; Bled, with its landscapes that seem to have come straight out of a fairy tale; Postojna Cave, the world's largest underground palace created by nature; and Piran, where medieval charm remains intact. Each travel destination where nature, culture, and history perfectly harmonize is a special destination that makes you rediscover the true meaning of travel.


Accordingly, 『Real Croatia』 has carefully screened out unverified information on the Internet and meticulously created Slovenian content through 100% on-site reporting.
And to ensure smooth travel between all these cities, we've also provided detailed descriptions of transportation, broken down by type.
Slovenia, a small but charming country, is a hidden gem of Europe.
This place, where the grandeur of the Alps and the mildness of the Mediterranean coexist, is sure to have a unique charm that captivates the hearts of travelers.