Why I fell in love with Dubrovnik, Croatia
A few years ago I had traveled to Dubrovnik, Croatia. It wasn't the first time I had been there, nor the last time. I live in the heart of Silicon Valley, California where housing is quite expensive. If you want to get any kind of short term living arrangement on your own in a decent location, you are looking at $200+ a night. So, imagine my amazement where I was able to get a gorgeous spot overlooking the Adriatic Sea for $120 a night. And yes, the pictures of the actual apartment I stayed in are below. I arrived from California to Dubrovnik Croatia, tired, the airline had also lost my bag on the way over. But I was greeted by a local who owned their own apartment and this one that they had recently purchased and fixed up for a rental. Boško the owner was a welcoming sight, met with me to greet me, and show me the ins and outs of the apartments. That makes all of the difference when going to a new place as it gets you settled i...