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We learned so much while we were in Dubrovnik, Croatia. We thought we would share some tips we picked up while we were vacationing. Hopefully some of these "hacks" or "travel tips" will help give you some answers to your questions. If you have anymore questions, please don't hesitate to reach out, and if you have some tips you would like to share with other travelers, please leave them in the comments below.
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[@germall69]

Hi Guys great video so thank you! Watched this before we went to Dubrovnik and we found it very helpful! Couple of changes maybe since the video was uploaded. The first stop for the inbound Shuttle Bus dropped us at the Ploca Gate which was very handy for us. We bought return tickets which were a bit cheaper than each way. The Driver will not take payment on the Bus so get your ticket at the airport (Just inside the door where the bus pulls up) or across from the cable car in a tiny shop selling tickets. There were amazing views sitting on the Left side of the Bus going into the city!! OMG WATER SHOES!!! No two ways about it you need water shoes on these beaches. We didn't have any and it did spoil the experience of going in for a swim.... The Ploca Gate area IS the best place to start the walk on the wall! Lots of steps at the start but there are places along the wall to rest with refreshments. Streets can be Slippy when anyway wet!! We went up the Cable car to the fortress on top of the mountain and we were so glad we did. Some great history attached to it. War Museum is worth seeing. Nice restaurant up there too. Make sure you wear some bug repellant. I received a good few bites on my trip. Thanks again Jenn and Preston. You helped us a lot, so I thought I'd add an update and re-emphasize some of your tips!

[@JennPreston]

So grateful for you taking the time to share in the comments. We really appreciate the updates you mentioned in your comment. We are just so glad that this video could help someone, and your comment will help others as well. Thank you for your kind feedback. So glad you had a great trip!

[@Largeportion1000]

Short, sweet and fantastic. Thank you.

[@garrisonray2919]

Great tips guys, thanks!

[@JennPreston]

Garrison Ray so glad it could help!!! Have a great trip

[@RenegadeRanga]

Great video and tips, brief and to the point.

[@JennPreston]

freethinker1 thanks for watching!

[@jayiannotti9665]

I love getting these travel tips from Jason Sudeikis and his lovely wife Jenn ;^) Thanks guys!!

[@JennPreston]

Lol!!!! You are not the first person to say that…ha!

[@joaocasalecchi]

You guys are awesome!! Thanks so much for the tips! I’m going this summer and this will be really helpful.

[@JennPreston]

Hey, glad it will help. We are excited for your trip. We hope you enjoy it!!!!

[@bmxtotheend]

Thanks guys!! You have saved me a lot of time watching this. I am just checking out of my Athens Airbnb and soon to be off to Dubrovnik! :)

[@JennPreston]

jchickaxe glad we could help! So jealous you are in Athens and heading to Dubrovnik. How long were you in Greece? Anyway, safe travels!!! Enjoy your trip!

[@TravelwithUsLynnePaul]

Great video - love Dubrovnik ❤️

[@sarahz9745]

these are such good tips. thanks

[@JennPreston]

Sarah Zari hope they help! Thanks for watching

[@rakki2798]

Thank you for this super useful video :) Will be going there next week

[@JennPreston]

Glad you liked it! Hope you had a great trip!

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very nice place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@JennPreston]

I hope you can visit too! Love to hear you’re sharing your adventures. Can’t wait to check out your page.

[@MagicMarker447]

That place looks amazing!

[@JennPreston]

MagicMarker447 It is! Have you ever thought about checkin’ it out???

[@vgsindc1615]

Finally, a channel that gives concrete tips w/o fluff! Thanks guys. Instant follow!!!

[@JennPreston]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for following along!

[@heartpop22]

Love you guys!

[@TonchyShultz]

Wonderful video thx for posting that ,I love CROATIA ok.. Best regards from Canada .Thx . 👌💕🍁🍒🍸✌

[@JennPreston]

Tonchy Shultz hey, thanks for the kind words! Would love to get up to Canada sometime. It’s been a few years. Went to Ottawa and Montreal. Any suggestions on where to visit??? Take care and talk to you soon!

[@TonchyShultz]

@@JennPreston Thx guys..If you ask me better visit Calgary and Banff Nat. Parks or Kelowna in B.C. Wonderland & Paradise ! 👌🌹🌸💕🍷👍

[@JennPreston]

Tonchy Shultz we will definitely put those on the itinerary! Thanks so much

[@XamaL1]

Really nice video!

[@rosswagner5303]

Informative...thanks!

[@JennPreston]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maximilianc9897]

Very helpful.

[@gooddbaddllamaa2444]

THANK YOU!! AWESOME CHANNEL

[@JennPreston]

Thanks so much! Hope we can help in any small way.

[@apartmentsmiroslavvojnovic3302]

Amazing King's Landing 💙🏞

[@SanNigelDos]

Super Info...great video

[@JennPreston]

Nigel de Noronha thank you

[@derekbeaver]

Loved this video! Great tips that I will take with me when i go to Croatia

[@JennPreston]

Life with Derek Hey! So glad you liked it! Glad we could help in some small way. When are you heading to Croatia?

[@derekbeaver]

Jenn & Preston no specific date yet! But hopefully within the next year and a half!!

[@danielharris5835]

Absolutely amazing guide. Thank you so much for this! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aou8noGhraeqg9k

[@tamytank975]

Thanks guys this video is very helpful :D

[@JennPreston]

Tamy tank glad it could help! Thanks for watching

[@tamytank975]

You guys know about restaurants there? I’m going next month and I couldn’t find any video or vlog about cheap food and famous

[@JennPreston]

Tamy tank I have copied a conversation we had with a couple, who have owned and operated an AirBnB in Old Town Dubrovnik for years. Below is their insight into Dubrovnik’s restaurant scene. Hope it helps. Here are a couple places that we appreciate. Things can change during the season so we'll do our best to keep the list updated and accurate: BREAKFAST: Breakfast isn't regarded as an important meal in Dubrovnik. Normally, locals skip it or have a shot of rakija and a simple spread of jam and bread. You'll see line-ups at the bakery or old sailors nursing a small coffee and a large beer. In the square just below us, you'll find Poco Loco which serves breakfast after 10AM and offers discounts for our guests (just make sure to tell the server that you are from Fresh* Sheets before you order). Another option is Gusta Me, they are located just outside Ploce Gate and do a good omelette. It's a pleasant place during the summer because you escape the crowds and will enjoy a beautiful view (tell them you are from Fresh* Sheets for a discount on your next meal). For a free American style hand-roasted coffee, drop by our shop 'KAWA' (located just next to Gusta Me). MARENDA: Maybe breakfast isn't such a big deal because there is another meal between breakfast and lunch called 'marenda'. The beauty about this meal is that it is for locals so you'll be eating typical home-style food at great prices. The strange thing about this meal is that the best place to get it (inside the Old Town) is at the Gaffe Irish pub. Just be aware that they have a patio outside where people smoke. Inside is non-smoking. LUNCH: Our advice is always to get out of dodge when the cruise ship traffic is in town (i.e. between 10:00-16:00). Most of our lunch options are out of town. Lady Pi Pi is the exception. This is one of the only places in town that has a fire grill. They serve simple but delicious grilled fish and meat. If you get the chance, try to sit at the back of the terrace where you will have a great view of the town. Otherwise, head out of town. Bugenvila in Cavtat is one of our favourite restaurants. Their set lunch menus and cocktails are fantastic. The owner recently opened up an Oyster and Prosecco bar next door. Awesome! You'll also find several restaurants on the island of Lokrum. Food is decent and surprisingly decently priced. We love Lokrum. It's a great place to chill. If you have kids, don't miss it! Wild peacocks and lots of rabbits. We can also lend you hammocks and sports gear, just ask. Another great option is to have a picnic near the olive groves. You can grab some local goodies, a chilled bottle of rose, or craft beer from KAWA. Or order a Picnic lunch from our good friend Alex ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) DINNER: There are some great places to eat dinner both inside and outside the Old Town. Currently, and in no particular order, we recommend: Kopun - great setting and a good spot for families (the kids can run around in front of the Jesuit church). We celebrated Sanja's birthday here. I totally embarrassed her and had her meet the cast of Game of Thrones;). We prefer their seafood dishes. Try the shellfish, flatfish, or buzara (spicy seafood stew). The deserts are awesome! Combine with sunset drinks at Buza cliff bar (Casual. $$$. Old Dubrovnik recipes) Taj Mahal - they serve great Bosnian food which is influenced by the Ottomans. One of the only restaurants open all year, this is my parents favourite spot. It can get quite busy so make sure to make a reservation. Cevapi is the comfort food of the entire region. Also options for vegetarians. (Casual. $$$. Bosnian) Azur - a nice little hideaway. The passionate young chef/owner used to be a patron of ours when we ran a bar called Fresh*. He moved to China for awhile and returned to open up Croatia's first Cro-Asian restaurant! There's a hole in the wall nearby which leads to a great swimming spot and a low key spot for drinks. (Casual. $$$. Croatian-Asian fusion) Takenoko - they have one of the most spectacular terraces and views in town. They serve up Japanese food and Asian fusion. It's not cheap but if you are looking for a sushi fix and well prepared cocktails... ($$$$. Japanese) Nautika, Proto, Dubrovnik 360, Stara Loza - Fine dining in Dubrovnik probably started with Nautika and Proto. Dubrovnik 360 has changed their head chef numerous times over the past few years so we can't speak for the food but the setting is monumental and service is theatrical. Stara Loza also has an ambitious and creative young chef. Unfortunately, we haven't eaten at any of these places this year so cannot give personal recommendations yet. Will update as the season goes along... OFF THE BEATEN TRACK There are some fantastic restaurants in nearby villages or on nearby islands (like Sipan). They often require a car or transport so are not very convenient. That said, we always enjoy a visit to Koraceva Kuca in the village of Gruda (about (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) minutes drive). Konoba Kod Marka on the island of Sipan (@ 60 minutes ferry) has some of the best seafood around. Lukas Taverna in Kobas is a great lazy afternoon experience with very fresh seafood (@1-1.5 hour drive). We also enjoy crossing the border into Bosnia Hercegovina to eat at Drijen (@30 minutes drive) or Stara Hercegovina (@60 minutes drive). If you are staying a shorter time, we'd advise you to not worry about getting off the beaten track as the other restaurants we already mentioned are great options. We do love eating and have driven 3.5 hours just to get authentic Sichuan food in Podgorica (which is a bit odd) so if you want a bit of adventure...

[@petesteele4487]

We are off here in June, cannot wait, looks amazing. Lots to do.

[@JennPreston]

You'll love it!!! So excited for you

[@petesteele4487]

@@JennPreston I'm going to do the bungee jump off a bridge that's near Lapad. Cant wait.

[@JennPreston]

Pete Steele that’s AWESOME!!!!

[@yacinegaci6402]

The single most important thing I recommend doing in Dubrovnik is to get yourself a Dubrovnik card. It saves you a lot of money, and enables discounts at restaurants, shops, ferry to Lokrum island and so much more.

[@JennPreston]

Great advice! Thanks!

[@mokrachel5011]

Excellent information for us. Our schedule to Dvb on September. We worry stay at the steep stairs ! Would you give us some more location for stay at Dvb thx

[@JennPreston]

Mok Rachel hey, let me get back to you on this. I am traveling for the next days. I will get some info together for you and see if it helps. Are you planning on staying in Old Town or near Old Town?

[@mokrachel5011]

@@JennPreston I prefer can stay in New town, and it take 10 to 15 minutes walk to old town. No up stairs to the accommodation is good....Haha or close to bus station is good for us. We are not young guys, must keep more energy for the rest of our journey. Than you so much

[@mokrachel5011]

@@JennPreston Near old town thx

[@JennPreston]

@@mokrachel5011 You definitely can't put all of your energy into one party! Ha! Glad you're planning to spread it out. We always approach every vacation/holiday by researching the neighborhoods in the city we plan to visit. This gives us an idea of what neighborhoods best align with our personal interests. Below is a link to a neighborhood guide of Dubrovnik. I think this will help you narrow down your hotel search to an area that best checks off the majority of your wants and needs during the course of your stay. Because we are not well versed on the various accommodations in and around Dubrovnik, I would hate to recommend one that turns out to be a horrible experience. The neighborhood guide will help you narrow down where you want to spend your time. DUBROVNIK NEIGHBORHOODS theplanetd.com/where-to-stay-in-dubrovnik/ To avoid ascents, I would definitely avoid staying in Ploce (above Banje Beach). You would be navigating ascents over the course of your entire vacation in Dubrovnik. I wanted to attach a link detailing the public bus lines throughout Dubrovnik. In case you decide to save more energy by not walking all the time to Old Town. PUBLIC TRANSIT ROUTES: www.dubrovnik-travel.net/bus/dubrovnik-bus-map/ PUBLIC TRANSIT INFORMATION CONT'D bit.ly/2X1yjZl Keep in mind the main bus station in Dubrovnik is located in Gruz (New Harbor), which is where all of the cruise ships arrive. Crowds? Probably. If you plan using public transit and visiting Old Town's museums, you might consider the Dubrovnik Card. Public transit is included in the price of the Card. DUBROVNIK CARD www.dubrovnikcard.com Dubrovnik also has Uber. We didn't use it when we were there, but it is an option. UBER FEE ESTIMATES www.dubrovnik-travel.net/getting-around-dubrovnik/uber/ Hope this information helps you. Let us know if you have anymore questions. Maybe someone viewing this thread will have better insight into specific accommodations. We would strongly encourage you to narrow down your search first by neighborhood. Then research hotels in that neighborhood that line up with your budget and needs. ENJOY YOUR TRIP!

[@dinnaafriana8271]

Just try to book Ploce Apartments - Orchid Luxury Studio. It's just 10 minutes walking from Ploce Gate, it's just 50m I think from mini market. The bus number 8 stop in front of this properties. And most important, no stairs :D

[@jeanraspail2979]

Bonus tip: visit in 2020 during the global pandemic to avoid masses of tourists and queues altogether

[@juanpa9472]

hi¡¡¡.. thanks for the video...do you know if I can pay the airport shuttle bus with card to come back?

[@JennPreston]

Apologies for the delay. Great question. Above Old Town is the shuttle bus ticket office. I do not remember if they accepted card. We paid with cash. If they only accept cash, there are ATM machines all over the city. Sorry for lack of clarity on your question. Wish we had a better answer for you on this one.

[@marylouSunderland]

Planning to visit on the 9-13 April (Holy week), wonder what’s the weather like and what establishments are open... How much is the shuttle fare from airport and how far from old town?

[@nadtan9352]

Mary Lou I go on the same week but returning on the 12th instead. Really excited for this. Hopefully it’s somewhat warm, but either way it’s going to be an amazing experience 😆

[@JennPreston]

Hey, Mary Lou. Thanks for reaching out. Yeah, here is a link for average weather temperatures in April. Looks like a good time to go. Especially later in the month. www.holiday-weather.com/dubrovnik/averages/april/ The airport shuttle is 30-40 minutes from Dubrovnik's airport to Dubrovnik's Old Town gate. Price currently looks like it's around 50 Kuna (7 EUR).

[@marylouSunderland]

@@nadtan9352 sadly, we have this PANDEMIC. Hope it will be over soon so we can go places

[@marylouSunderland]

Nad Tan93 ahhh didn’t go because of COVID19, did u still go?

[@JennPreston]

Mary Lou so sorry you didn’t get to go. What a crazy situation. Who would have thought? Are you going to try rescheduling your trip?

[@GB4544]

Is there a ticket for Dubrovnik city wall !! Can you provide me link to buy ticket please !

[@MrKostas336]

Where would you suggest to buy kuna (currency) when visiting Dubrovnik? Thanks!

[@JennPreston]

MrKostas336 there are ATM’s in the airport as well as throughout the Stradun (Old Town’s main thoroughfare). You will have no problems being able to withdraw money. We withdrew kuna on the Stradun.

[@JennPreston]

MrKostas336 hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions

[@dr.winstonsmith]

Withdraw from a bank like Zagreb Bank and not the money exchange ATMs which have much worse rates.

[@elijahbaxter8958]

If u withraw money from the cash machine in dubrovnik, will there be a charge??

[@JennPreston]

Here are two links to your question. Hope it helps. It doesn't answer the exact amount, but the site has good insight into your question. www.dubrovnik-online.net/english/currency_list.php www.croatiatraveller.com/Money/ATM.htm

[@anidia88]

If I knew this before landing :(

[@JennPreston]

So sorry. What troubles did you run into? Maybe your insight will help someone else

[@austinstitzel]

I'm going to guess that Preston is a Sagittarius and Jenn is a Leo.

[@christopher9727]

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