by J2Collection | Sep 14, 2026 | J2Explorer
What if Odysseus really was here? There is something about Mljet that makes an ancient legend surprisingly easy to imagine. Perhaps it’s the forest that still covers much of the island. Or the stretches of coastline where cliffs disappear directly into the...
by J2Collection | Aug 19, 2026 | J2Explorer
Some places are best understood through the people who call them home… In our previous story we explored some of the traditions that continue to shape Montenegro, from the sound of the gusle and centuries-old craftsmanship to family gatherings and the...
by J2Collection | Aug 14, 2026 | J2Explorer
One evening on Hvar… Every visit to Hvar brings another recommendation. A hidden beach, a family-run konoba, a quiet street or a place someone insists you shouldn’t leave the island without seeing. This time, we decided to do something different. Rather...
by J2Collection | Aug 5, 2026 | J2Explorer
More than a meal… Ask someone in Croatia what reminds them most of home, and the answer rarely begins with a recipe. In Slavonia hearty stews will almost certainly be mentioned. In Dalmatia, the conversation may begin with olive oil, fresh fish or pasticada. In...
by J2Collection | Jul 30, 2026 | J2Explorer
Some traditions are preserved in museums, others continue to live through the people who practise them every day… In Montenegro, you don’t have to look far to find them. They can be heard in the sound of the gusle, or experienced around a family table...
