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. 

Day 31 moved from Kurba Vela to Šibenik by kayak. 

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’. 

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

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

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

Lacko was a bit worried. 

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

But they could be stuck in worse places. 

The boat finally managed to reach Lacko and the crew. 

And Lacko set out to battle the bura. 

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

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

Lacko and Šime Stipanič on their way to Šibenik.

The guys got thirsty.

Lacko.

Lacko and Šime sailing towards Prvić.

And the Sv. Nikola fortress.

Šibenik.

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

National Park Kornati.

Šibenik.

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. 

April 23, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 30 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 30 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 30 moved from Sali to Kurba Vela on foot and kayak. 

52 kilometres for the day: 10 km on foot from Sali to Telaščica, followed by a 42 km kayak ride from Telaščica to Kurba Vela to continue forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’.

Day 30 set off from Sali to Telascica Nature Park.

Lacko setting off towards Kornati. 

The cameraman filming the adventurer - Lacko. 

Lacko on his way to Kornati. 

Marko fixing the GoPro on Lacko's kayak. 

Kornati in all of its glory. 

The team at Kornati. 

Lacko making his way to the Kornati National Park. 

Arriving in town. 

Boats in the archipelago. 

And Lacko. 

The small island that hosted the crew for a night.

Lacko arriving at the island.

Lacko's room. 

The sunset from the island. 

And sleeping under the starry night sky. 

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

Sali.

Telaščica.

Kornati 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 31, as Lacko moves from Kurba Vela to Šibenik by kayak. 

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

April 22, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 29 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 29 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 29 moved from Zadar to Sali by kayak and on foot. 

27 kilometres for the day: 6 km from Zadar to Kali by kayak, followed by 3 km on foot from Kali to Ugljan Plaža, before another 18 km kayak ride from Ugljan Plaža to Sali to continue forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’.

Day 29 started on the Zadar Riva. 

Where Lacko also got to spend time with his nephew, Petar. 

The media even came out to see Lacko off to his next destination. 

Lacko making his way to Preko. 

And then towards the island of Veli Iz from a bay next to a hospital on the island of Ugljan.

At Ugljan before departure towards Veli Iz.

Aldo from Veli Iz picked up the crew on his fishing boat.

Lacko speeding away. 

Lacko arriving at Veli Iz. 

Where they were greeted with palamida fish on the grill. 

With full bellies, they set off towards Sali.

Lacko was greeted in Sali with a beer. 

A colorful town.

With a famous library. 

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

Zadar.

Kali.

Sali.

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 30, as Lacko moves from Sali to Kurba Vela on foot and kayak. 

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

April 21, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 28 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 28 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 28 moved from NP Paklenica to Zadar by kayak and bike.

35 kilometres for the day: 10 km from Starigrad Paklenica to Ražanac by kayak, followed by a 25 km bike ride from Ražanac to Zadar to continue forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’.

Day 28 began with  Lacko setting off towards Razanac.

With stunning views of the Maslenica bridge and new bridge. 

Arrival in Razanac.

Lacko rowing from Starigrad with Sveto brdo and Anica kuk in the background.

Lacko in Razanc.

And taking a break until his bike is ready. 

Lacko pedaling towards Nin.

"The border between Arizona and New Mexico," Lacko wrote. 

A channel near Nin.

Church of the Holy Cross in Nin.

And another church - Church of St. Nicholas in Prahulje near Nin.

Arrival in Zadar and tourists in front of the Church of St. Donatus.

Greetings to the Sun. 

And to end, Lacko riding on the Riva. 

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

Zadar.

Razanac.

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 29 as Lacko moves from Zadar to Sali on foot and kayak. 

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

April 20, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 27 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 27 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 27 continued in NP Paklenica for day two of big wall speed climbing. 

No significant movements were made on this day as Lacko and his team continued enjoying the Big Wall Speed Climbing competition in the Velika Paklenica canyon. They are currently forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’ on their journey. 

According to NP Paklenica, the “Big Wall Speed Climbing” competition has been going on in the canyon of Velika Paklenica since 2000. There are only a few rules to join the competition, like being over 18 years old and having teams that consist of two male, female, or mixed members. 

This year, the upcoming 20th International Climbers' Meeting and the “Big Wall Speed Climbing” competition will take place from April 26 to 28, 2019.  

Here's a look at the competition back in 2011. 

Day 27 continued with the men's part of the competition. 

Corko the beast. 

Winners Mako Marasovic and Emil Mucko climbed the BWSC route grade 6c+, 160 meters in length for 23 minutes and 36 seconds.

The Slovenian team Matjaz and Nejc.

Kreso Moric and Luka Kivela.

And finally, the awards ceremony. 

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

NP Paklenica.

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 28 as Lacko moves from Starigrad Paklenica to Zadar by kayak and bike.

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

April 19, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 26 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 26 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 26 stayed in NP Paklenica for a day of big wall speed climbing. 

No significant movements were made on this day as Lacko and his team stayed put in Paklenica for the "Big Wall Speed Climbing" competition. They are currently forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’ on their journey. 

According to NP Paklenica, the “Big Wall Speed Climbing” competition has been going on in the canyon of Velika Paklenica since 2000. There are only a few rules to join the competition, like being over 18 years old and having teams that consist of two male, female, or mixed members. 

This year, the upcoming 20th International Climbers' Meeting and the “Big Wall Speed Climbing” competition will take place from April 26 to 28, 2019.  

Here's a look at Lacko's competition back in 2011. 

Inga Patarčić and Sunčica Hrašćanec.

An American. 

"American formation". 

Sunčica Hrašćanec won at every BWSC competition in Paklenica. Inga Patarčić set a new record.

Back to the American team. 

And the Spanish team of Daila Ojeda and Andrea Cartas.

Lacko and the team from the PKU Association. 

A look at just how big the rock is. 

The rain stopped part of the men's competition.

But it went on.  

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

National Park Paklenica. 

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 27, as Lacko spends another day in Paklenica for the big wall speed climbing competition.

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

April 18, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 25 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 25 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 25 continued from Vaganski vrh to NP Paklenica on foot.

13 kilometres for the day: And just 13 km on foot from Vaganski vrh to NP Paklenica to continue forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’.

Day 24 rolled into Day 25 at Struge, where the team slept over near Vaganski vrh.

And it looked like they were on the set of a horror movie. 

In the morning they set off to Buljmi.

And continued through the Velika Paklenica canyon. 

It looked like paradise. 

They continued with rock climbing on Debeli kuk. 

And finally ended in Starigrad. With beers. 

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

National Park Paklenica.

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 26, as Lacko stays in Paklenica for a day of big wall speed climbing! 

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

April 17, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 24 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 24 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 24 continued from Lovinac to Vaganski vrh on foot and bike. 

27 kilometres for the day: 20 km bicycle ride from Lovinac to Raduč, before 7 km on foot from Raduč to Vaganski vrh to continue forming the ‘C’ in ‘Welcome’.

Day 24 kicked off with Lacko and children from the Lovinac primary school.

Before looking at a map to see where their journey would take them next. 

They set out into the fog. 

And arrived in Raduč where Lacko nearly got attacked by a pack of wild dogs.

Pedaling to the top of Velebit.

And through the dark forest of Velebit. 

Which was worth it for the view over Lika. 

Pedaling towards Bunovac.

Bunovac is a meadow in the middle of Velebit which unfortunately hasn't been cleared of all the mines. The hiking path is the only "clear" part of the area. Getting off the path is seriously dangerous and is strictly forbidden. 

Deep in the fog of Velebit.

And finally, Vaganski vrh, the highest peak of Velebit.

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 didn't cross any significant landmarks on Day 24. 

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 25, as Lacko moves from Vaganski vrh to NP Paklenica.  

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

April 16, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 23 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 23 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. 

Taking a break on Day 21 at PP Telašćica

After taking a break on Day 21 and 22, Day 23 continued from Zrmanja Vrelo to Lovinac on foot and bike. 

55 kilometres for the day: And really, just 55 km on foot and by bicycle from Zrmanja Vrelo to Lovinac to begin forming the 'C' in 'Welcome'. 

After two days off, the journey continued at the spring of the Zrmanja river.

The Zrmanja river is located in Lika-Senj County and is 69 km long. 

Lacko jumping across. 

A quick break for a snack...

And a view. 

Lacko pedaling on the old Terezijana road.

And on the way to Glogovo.

The ruins of a church in Deringaj.

And finally, onto Lovinac. 

Ričice.

And the old mill in Lovinac. 

A key part of the project was promoting tourism, and the official website has details of the key places visited during the day. On Day 23, however, Lacko and his crew did not cross any major landmarks. 

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 24, as Lacko moves from Lovinac to Vaganski vrh. 

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

April 15, 2019 - Putting Croatian adventure tourism on the map, with the biggest welcome in the world. Day 20 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 20 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 20 moved from Veli Rat to Sali by bike. 

45 kilometres for the day: And really, just a 45 km bike ride from Veli Rat to Sali to complete forming the end of the 'L' in 'Welcome'. 

Day 20 started from Božava, the town across from Veli Rat on the island of Dugi Otok. 

Lacko making his way from Veli Rat to Sali, a tourist town with a thousand-year fishing history. 

Žman, a small village on Dugi Otok. 

A stop for refreshments. 

The crew. 

A welcome song upon arrival in Sali. 

And finally, the pastel-colored Sali. 

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

Veli Rat.

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. 

Lacko and his crew will take a break on Day 21 and 22, and continue on Day 23 by bike from Zrmanja Vrelo to Lovinac.

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