Mary Novakovich
Freelance travel journalist
Freelance travel journalist for 25 years for the Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, Times, etc. Author of award-winning My Family and Other Enemies: Life and Travels in Croatia's Hinterland
CNN
The beautiful Croatia coastline with fewer tourists
Mention Dalmatia, and Split and Dubrovnik usually spring to mind. But head to the northern stretch of this coastal Croatian region and you’ll find a road a little less traveled.
The Times
I’ve travelled all over Croatia and this is its best spot
Sandy beaches, stirring ruins and a buzzing food scene — here’s why Rab knocks spots off the rest of the country
The Independent
Embracing life in the slow lane on a summer holiday to the Alps
Is it possible to find lazy-paced mountain fun? An out-of-action Mary Novakovich swerves the adrenaline-inducing activities and embraces a gentler kind of holiday
The Times
The 25 coolest Croatian hotels to book before anyone else
The secret pads to book now, from hillside suites in the Zadar archipelago to a palace in Dubrovnik
The Times
Secret Croatia: five hidden spots that tourists have yet to discover
Dubrovnik and Split are beautiful, yes — but there’s more to this Adriatic honeypot than its hotspots
CNN
Croatia’s secret beaches and little Venices
Head to Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast to discover some of the country’s most captivating regions
The Times
Belgrade city guide: your weekend break sorted
For a great-value getaway with a carnival atmosphere, look no further than the Serbian capital
The Telegraph
The Croatian island paradise just 15 minutes from Hvar
Near the summer favourite of Hvar is Sveti Klement, where a new boutique hotel promises secluded luxury in a place day-trippers don't see
The Times
Mum, dementia and our big Croatian road trip
She was in the early stages of the illness and we bickered. I’d still do it all again
The Independent
Cambridge city guide
Best things to do and where to stay for a culture-packed UK break
The Guardian
Sail, swim, hike: a walking and boating adventure along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood
The Times
Asparagus to zlahtina: feast your way around Croatia
Seasonal delicacies, regional dishes and award-winning wines make this part of eastern Europe truly stand out.