In this October 2019 motorhome vlog, the presenter recounts a compressed four‑day road‑trip through Croatia after detours through the Dolomites and Slovenia. Despite the short time, five standout destinations are highlighted: (1) a hidden lagoon near the village of Jablanik featuring a World War II German shipwreck, accessed for free by arriving late at night and paired with a nearby wild‑camping spot; (2) the coastal city of Zadar, where the sea organ and “singing steps” turn wave motion into music; (3) the iconic Plitvice Lakes National Park, with advice to arrive before opening, take the central boat ride, and stay at a nearby campsite that permits dogs; (4) a detailed review of the dog‑friendly Omisalges campsite, noting its waterfront location, affordable off‑season rates, kayak outings with a puppy, and dedicated swimming area; and (5) the scenic Route 8 coastal drive, offering numerous rest stops and optional overnight stays. The vlog also provides practical travel prep tips, including essential kit, post‑Brexit pet travel requirements, and general budgeting. The tone is informal, enthusiastic, and instructional, aiming to help viewers plan a similar Croatian motorhome adventure.
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When we set off to tour Croatia with our motorhome in October 2019, we fully expected to have at least 2 weeks touring this amazing country. However, we kind of got distracted on the way by the Dolomites and then Slovenia, so we actually only ended up with 4 days before we had to start our return back to the UK. Still, it turns out you can do quite a lot in Croatia in 4 days, and out of that time, here are 5 of the most amazing places that we found. So So whether you're planning a trip soon or in the future, add these to your itinerary. First up is the amazing hidden lagoon with its own secret shipwreck. The lagoon is a fairly easy 20-minute walk from the nearby village. There is usually someone there where you have to pay, but the trick that we did was to turn up quite late at night. I think we got there about half 5, 6 o'clock, and everybody had gone home, including the ticket guy. So we got to enjoy it pretty much deserted and for free. The shipwreck is an old World War II German military vessel which was sunk in the bay. Whilst you're there, don't miss the beautiful village of Jablanik. Yes, I'm probably pronouncing that wrong, which has got loads of little cafes for you to sit at and watch the world go by for a few hours. There's also a great motor There's a lovely wild camping spot just around the corner, which is where we spent the night. Next up, the bustling city of Zadar. As well as being a really cool city to visit with loads going on, one of the main attractions for us were the singing steps. This is an amazing invention where the motion of the sea pushing in and out over the steps actually makes them make noise like a musical instrument. It really is a proper sea organ. Not these holes. Hey, yeah. Oh, that's cool. And it's a great place to watch the city move around you on a sunny day. Go, go, go, go! I don't know where to go. Where's the stone? What do I do? Okay, okay, I swim this way. Okay, it's no fun with that stone, is it? Oh wow, that's pretty. Next on our itinerary was Plitvice Lakes. The entire area is just a mix of incredible colour lakes and waterfalls, all connected by pathways, and it can take you hours to walk around the entire thing. It's a proper full day of walking with very few rest stops. Now, these lakes are really, really touristy and they can get incredibly crowded, so my top tip for this one is to get Get there as early in the morning as you can, like half an hour before opening if possible. It is in the middle of a national park, so you can't wild camp anywhere near. We stayed at a campsite just to the south, but I believe there are several campsites around, so find one which works for you. Don't miss the boat ride that goes down the middle of the lake. That was one of the highlights. Dogs are allowed and welcome as long as they're kept on leads, and they are also allowed on the boat ride. Hi, how are you? Just pace yourself, it's a very long day. If you're looking for a great campsite and you have ACSI, we highly recommend Omisalges. I'm definitely pronouncing that wrong. This campsite, as you can see, is right on the water's edge, and they've even got 2 dog-friendly areas so you can park your van up, open the door, and the dog can run to the dog-approved swimming point. What an awesome Mac loved it. Puppy and me in a kayak. Hi baby, you're not sure what's going on, are you? Videoing. So here we go, puppy's first adventure in a kayak. Baby shark. Every time you put your oar in, he's like, what is that? Oh, it's gorgeous. Clear, so clear. It's pretty deep there as well. Yeah, it is deep. I reckon that's a good few meters down. Oh, puppy, don't— no, don't drink the seawater. Oh baby, you thirsty? Oh sweetheart, don't drink seawater, that's not good for you. It was also really reasonably priced out of season. I think it was about £22 a night, and there's loads of facilities on site, although we didn't use most of them. That's not gonna work. But it is a wonderful place to relax, enjoy the water, and also some amazing sunsets. When you're planning your route, do not miss the coast road, which is mostly called Route 8. This incredible road is right down the side of some of the most amazing scenery I've ever seen, but there's also plenty of rest stops and places that you can pull in either for lunch And you can possibly stay overnight on some of them. If you are planning a trip to Croatia, or indeed anywhere else in Europe, make sure you know exactly what kit you need to carry with you before you leave. Also, make sure you're up to date with any changes that have happened now that Brexit has occurred, including travelling with pets. As always, I hope you found that useful. Thank you for your time, and I'll see you on the next video. Bye!
