Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Touristinformationofficesareabbreviatedas
TI,
andbathroomsare
WC
s.Tocat-
egorize accommodations, I use a
Sleep Code
(described on
here
).
Like Europe, this topic uses the
24-hour clock.
It's the same through 12:00 noon,
then keeps going: 13:00, 14:00, and so on. For anything over 12, subtract 12 and add
p.m. (14:00 is 2:00 p.m.).
When giving
opening times,
I include both peak season and off-season hours if
theydiffer.So,ifamuseumislistedas“May-Octdaily9:00-16:00,”itshouldbeopen
from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. from the first day of May until the last day of October (but
expect exceptions).
For
transit
or
tour departures,
I first list the frequency, then the duration. So, a
train connection listed as “2/hour, 1.5 hours” departs twice each hour and the journey
lasts an hour and a half.
This topic is organized by destinations. Each is a mini-vacation on its own, filled with
excitingsights,strollableneighborhoods,affordableplacestostay,andmemorableplacesto
eat.
In the following chapters, you'll find these sections:
Planning Your Time
suggests a schedule for how to best use your limited time.
Orientation
includes specifics on public transportation, helpful hints, local tour options,
easy-to-read maps, and tourist information.
Sights
describes the top attractions and includes their cost and hours.
Self-Guided Walks
take you through interesting neighborhoods, pointing out sights and
fun stops.
Sleeping
describes my favorite accommodations, from good-value private rooms to
cushy splurges.
Eating
serves up a range of options, from inexpensive eateries to fancy restaurants.
Connections
outlines your options for traveling to destinations by train, bus, and boat.
In car-friendly areas, I've also included route tips for drivers.
Country Introductions
for Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia give you an overview of each
country's culture, customs, money, history, current events, cuisine, language, and other use-
ful practicalities.
The
Understanding Yugoslavia
chapter sorts out the various countries and conflicts,
giving you a good picture of how Yugoslavia was formed, and why it broke apart.
The
appendix
isatraveler'stoolkit,withtelephonetips,usefulphonenumbersandweb-
sites, transportation basics (on trains, buses, boats, car rentals, driving, and flights), recom-
