Travel Blog for Top Sights, Beaches and Unique Experiences
- First-hand travel guides since 2017
- Every destination researched in person
- Honest opinions, even when a place is overrated
- We usually pay for our own trips
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Hi, we're Martina & Jürgen!
We're a travel blogging duo from Austria and have been traveling together for over 20 years. We've known Croatia since we were kids and still spend at least two months there every year.
Thailand has been part of our lives for 15 years, and we travel to Italy several times a year. Before we recommend a route, we drive it ourselves, often more than once. The photos on the blog are our own.
We've known Croatia since childhood
We still spend at least two months in Croatia every year. Over time we've explored several hundred holiday spots, including many small places that hardly appear in any guidebook.
All Croatia guides
Istria
Rovinj, Pula, Poreč and the most beautiful towns on the peninsula.
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Kvarner Bay
Opatija, the islands of Krk and Rab and the coast around Rijeka.
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Dalmatia
Split, Dubrovnik, Zadar and islands like Hvar and Brač.
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Beaches
Our favorite beaches along the Croatian coast and on the islands.
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Thailand
Italy
Tips to prepare for your trip
Frequently asked questions about PlacesofJuma
Who writes the travel guides on PlacesofJuma?
We write every guide ourselves. We're Martina and Jürgen from Austria, we've been traveling together for over 20 years, and we only write about places we have visited.
Which destinations do you specialize in?
We know Croatia best, since we spend at least two months there every year. Italy, Greece and Thailand follow closely, and we have been returning to Thailand for 15 years. You'll also find guides to Slovenia, Austria and Morocco.
Do you pay for your own trips?
Usually, yes, regardless of any partnerships. That's why we also say so openly when a place didn't convince us.
How do I plan my trip with your guides?
The easiest way is to start with your destination. There you'll find sights, beaches, itineraries and places to stay. For practical tips, have a look at our travel resources.
