Friday, 3 May 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 41 (Off), Day 42 - Šestanovac - Imotski (Bike, Alpinism)

May 3, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 42 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 42 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country.

Day 42 moved from Šestanovac to Imotski. 

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40 kilometres for the day: 35 km bike ride from Šestanovac to Imotski, followed by 5 km of alpinism at the Blue and Red Lakes in Imotski to continue forming the ‘L’ in ‘Welcome’.

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After resting on Day 41, the group began Day 42 on the ferry from Supetar to Split. 

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The group then explored Kuk nula, a secret atomic shelter built during Yugoslavia. It is situated near Zadvarje and could take up to 300 people in one year.

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The outside of Kuk nula and the pillars which used to hold a net that served as protection from bombs.

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After a quick lunch, the group hopped on bikes and headed towards Imotski. 

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Lacko passing through Lovrec.

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Mislav looking down at Galjipovac and Prolosko blato.

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Lacko and Cedo on a steep cliff above Galjipovac.

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Lacko climbing back.

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Mislav at the Red Lake.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 43, as Lacko moves from Imotski to Makarska via Biokovo by bike and on foot.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Thursday, 2 May 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 40 - Omiš to Blaca (Kayak, Bike)

May 2, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 40 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 40 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 40 moved from Omiš to the Blaca Hermitage located on the southern side of Brač island.

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34 kilometres for the day: 16 km kayak ride from Omiš to Supetar, followed by an 18 km bike ride from Supetar to Nerežišća and Blaca to continue forming the ‘L’ in ‘Welcome’.

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Day 40 began by setting off from Omiš to the island of Brač. 

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Lacko and his team made it to Supetar. 

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Which was marked by one of Jadrolinija's most famous ferries between Supetar and Split. 

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Lacko and the team inching their way to the harbor. 

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A better look at the 'Welcome' team.

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From Supetar, the group cycled towards Donji Humac.

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But the traffic on Brač held them up. 

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Mislav tested out some of his stunts on the famous Brač rocks.

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The group made it to a secret location on the island. 

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Blaca.

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The group even had a free day on the island and decided to kayak from Sutivan to Šolta!

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Omiš.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

After a free Day 41, tune in tomorrow for Day 42, as Lacko moves from Šestenovac to Imostki.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Wednesday, 1 May 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 39 - Trilj to Omiš (Biking, Canyoning, Rafting, Kayaking)

May 1, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 39 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 39 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 39 moved from Trilj to Omiš.

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69 kilometres for the day: 45 km bike ride from Trilj to Zadvarje, 3 km of canyoning from Zadvarje to HE Cetina, 14 km of rafting from HE Cetina to Radmanove mlinice, and a 7 km kayak ride from Radmanove mlinice to Omiš to begin forming the ‘L’ in ‘Welcome’.

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Day 39 started in Trilj - crossing over a hanging bridge on the Cetina river. 

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Lacko and Mislav in Trilj.

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Making way towards Blato on the Cetina river.

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Cikotina Ladja - bridge.

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From Trilj to Zadvarje for some canyoning. 

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The team in the canyon and Mislav doing a backflip.

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From canyoning to rafting on the Cetina. The group passing under the Pavic bridge.

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And to Radmanove Mlinice.

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They traded their rafts in for bikes.

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And made way to Omiš.

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Hiking towards Fortica above Omis.

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Fortica above Omis, and a happy Welcome team.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Omiš.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 40, as Lacko moves from Omiš to Blaca.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 38 - Trogir to Trilj (Kayak, Climb, Bike)

April 30, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 38 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 38 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 38 moved from Trogir to Trilj.

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72 kilometres for the day: 15 km kayak from Trogir to Split, followed by a 2 km climb to the top of Marjan hill, and a 55 km bike ride from Split to Trilj to complete forming the ‘O’ in ‘Welcome’.

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Day 38 started in the UNESCO town of Trogir. 

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Lacko setting off towards Slatine on Ciovo.

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Lacko crossing the bridge to Ciovo.

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The ride couldn't go far without brandy at a local bar.

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Slatine and Lacko by the Bura Line boat to Split. Will Lacko make it through?

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Indeed he did.

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From Slatine to Marjan.

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Lacko meets the team at Marjan.

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And he begins the climb to the top.

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From Marjan to Klis.

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And Klis Fortress in all of its glory. 

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It was an experience best washed down with a beer.

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Jagoda joined Lacko from Sinj to Trilj.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Trogir.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 39, as Lacko moves from Trilj to Omiš.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Monday, 29 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 37 - Primošten to Trogir (Kayak)

April 29, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 37 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 37 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 37 moved from Primošten to Trogir.

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40 kilometres for the day: And really, just a smooth kayak ride from Primošten to Trogir to continue forming the ‘O’ in ‘Welcome’. 

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Day 37 kicked off from the coastal town of Primošten, which lies between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir. 

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The vineyards of Primošten.

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And then onto Rogoznica and the Dragon's Eye.

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Lacko continued making his way to Trogir by kayak.

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Though the strong wind made it difficult. 

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Lacko and his kayak. 

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Arrival in the UNESCO-protected town of Trogir with a great view of Kamerlengo castle. 

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The bridge to Čiovo

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Spotted: Lacko and his kayak at the Trogir marina.

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Lacko is pretty happy to be here. 

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And it's no wonder why.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Trogir.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 38, as Lacko moves from Trogir to Trilj by kayaking, climbing, and cycling.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Sunday, 28 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 36 - Roški Slap to Primošten (Kayak)

April 28, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 36 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 36 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Lacko greeted at Roški Slap with a birthday cake. 

Day 36 moved from Roški slap to Primošten.

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55 kilometres for the day: And really, just a smooth kayak ride from Roškip Slap to Primošten to continue forming the ‘O’ in ‘Welcome’. 

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Lacko begins his Day 36 journey in the river at Manastir.

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Slowly warming up. 

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The canyon slowly rising behind Lacko. 

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Lacko pushes forward.

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First onto Visovac.

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The towards Skradinski Buk.

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A small waterfall along the way.

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And an old mill.

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The wildly popular Skradinski Buk.

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Lacko continues towards Skradin.

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Lacko parking the kayak at the Skrad marina. 

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A view of Lacko from the Šibenik bridge.

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And finally, Primošten.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Krka National Park.

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Skradin.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 37, as Lacko moves from Primošten to Trogir. 

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Saturday, 27 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 35 - Dinara to Roški Slap (Foot, Bike, Canyoning)

April 27, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 35 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 35 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 35 moved from the Dinara to Roški slap (waterfall).

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56 kilometres for the day: 6 km on foot from Dinara to the Krčić creek, followed by a 15 km bike ride from the Krčić creek to the Krka river, and 35 km canyoning from the Krka river to the Roški slap to begin forming the ‘O’ in ‘Welcome’.

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Day 35 set off towards the highest peak of Croatia, Dinara. 

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Lacko was even accompanied by a stray dog!

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The wind, however, was anything but light. 

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And it was so strong, it turned everything into ice. 

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The visibility was worsening. 

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The wind even made it hard to move at some points.

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And it made their noses bleed. 

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They found a path where they could walk relatively normally. 

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And finally made it to the highest peak in Croatia. Lacko is holding on so he wouldn't get blown away. The group had to crawl on the ground for almost an hour, and couldn't even lift themselves to go on all fours. When they tried, they were blown away 2-3 meters!

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And back down they go.

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The dog even survived the Dinara and continued following the group.

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They made it to Krčić.

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And where the Krčić creek and spring of river Krka meet.

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Lacko pedaling alongside the Krčić.

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Through Knin and onto Krka.

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The Krka river.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Krka National Park. 

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 36, as Lacko moves from Roški slap to Primošten.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Friday, 26 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 34 - Sinj to Dinara (Kayak, Bike, Foot)

April 26, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 34 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 34 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

Day 34 moved from Sinj to the Dinara mountain. 

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59 kilometres for the day: 15 km bike ride from Sinj to Peručko Lake, followed by a 17 km kayak ride at Peručko Lake, 21 km bike ride from Peručko Lake to Glavaš, and 6 km on foot from Glavaš to Dinara to begin forming the ‘O’ in ‘Welcome’.

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Day 34 began with Lacko pedaling from Sinj towards Peručko lake.

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At Peručko lake, Lacko swapped his bike for a bright yellow kayak.

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Lacko passing by a dam at Peručko lake.

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Lacko checking out the agility of his small kayak.

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Lacko swapping his kayak for a bike. 

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Riding to the bottom of the Dinara mountain. 

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The view over Dinara. 

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They came across rams. 

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And a shepherdess named Boja.

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They made it to the Cetina. 

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And the Church of St. Spas.

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Lacko at the source of the Cetina. 

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Gradina Glavaš.

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To the top of Dinara!

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Though the bura began to blow. 

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And coordinator Čedo waited for the crew near the shelter. 

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. Lacko and his crew, however, did not pass any significant landmarks on Day 34. 

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 35, as Lacko moves from Dinara to the Roški waterfall. 

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Thursday, 25 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 32 (Off), Day 33 - Sv. Duje Celebration in Split

April 25, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 33 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 33 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

After an off day in Šibenik for Day 32, Day 33 explored Split for the Sv. Duje celebration. 

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Lacko and his crew spent Day 32 of the journey with a much-needed day of rest.

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And what better place than Šibenik?

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Lacko even walked the tightrope!

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Lacko & Co. made it to Split just time to celebrate Split's patron saint - Sv. Duje. But first, they had to hit Bačvice for a game of picigin.

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And then the Sv. Duje celebrations began. Ivica Matkovic climbing on the church of Sv. Duje.

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Lacko abseiling down Sv. Duje.

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The 'Welcome' flag even made its mark on the famous cathedral! 

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The day continued with pints. 

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Hajduk.

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And Sv. Duje games. 

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A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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Split.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

Tune in tomorrow for Day 34, as Lacko moves from Sinj to Dinara.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

Wednesday, 24 April 2019

World's Biggest Welcome in Croatia: Day 31 - Kurba Vela to Šibenik (Kayak)

April 24, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 31 of this incredible 2011 adrenaline trip covering 2,500 km along the Croatian coast. 

The World's Biggest Welcome, an ambitious adventure tourism project in 2011 in Croatia enters Day 31 of this 2019 appreciation of one of the finest tourism promotion projects ever in Croatia.  

The plan? To showcase the diversity and fabulous offer of adventure tourism in Croatia by following a GPS route the length of the Croatian coast in the shape of the word 'Welcome' - thereby creating the biggest welcome in the world from a hospitable tourism country. 

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Day 31 moved from Kurba Vela to Šibenik by kayak. 

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35 kilometres for the day: And really, what was meant to be a smooth kayak ride from Kurba Vela to Šibenik to complete forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’. 

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Day 31 began with Lacko waking up on the windy island of Skrižanj Veli.

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Lacko hiding from the wind to check his email and weather forecast in peace.

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Just to show you how strong the wind was that day. 

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Lacko was a bit worried. 

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The conclusion? The bura wind was too strong, the boat can't get to the group, and Lacko can't sail out.

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But they could be stuck in worse places. 

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The boat finally managed to reach Lacko and the crew. 

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And Lacko set out to battle the bura. 

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The crew hid in a cave and waited for Šime Stipanič.

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Lacko could no longer kayak and had to continue to Šibenik by another form of transport...

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Lacko and Šime Stipanič on their way to Šibenik.

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The guys got thirsty.

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Lacko.

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Lacko and Šime sailing towards Prvić.

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And the Sv. Nikola fortress.

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Šibenik.

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. 

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National Park Kornati.

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Šibenik.

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Zlarin.

You can see the entire project on the Welcome website, as well as much more of Luka Tambaca's stunning photography on the Welcome Facebook page

After Lacko takes a day off in Šibenik on Day 32, tune in tomorrow for Day 33 as Lacko heads to Split for the Sv. Duje celebration.

To follow the whole project from the start, follow the dedicated TCN page

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