1,000 Things to do in Croatia

There are plenty things to do in Croatia, well at least 1,000 things, according to photographer Tim Ertl, who explains with the help of his camera via his popular blog ‘1000 Things to do in Croatia – A journey through Croatia in 1,000 pictures‘. Each week we will feature one of Tim’s suggestions, accompanied by one of his stunning photographs…

#151 Cross over with the probably most charming taxi service in Croatia, BARKAJOLI – the Rowers of Zadar. What gondoliers mean to Venice, Barkajoli mean to Zadar!

For over 800 years they have been connecting the two ends of Zadar’s harbour with their small rowboats in any weather conditions, and in so doing have saved the time of their faithful passengers. This tradition has been passed on from father to son for centuries and has survived despite the challenges of modern times.