Wanting to visit Zagreb in 2025? This city is bursting full of exciting activities, beautiful places to visit, fun foods to try; and even our list won’t touch the sheer amount of things to do! But, we hope this list is a great start to building your bucket list trip to Zagreb! We will also link some top places to stay (for all budgets), and some extra activities for some additional inspiration!
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Our top list of things to do inZagreb
Explore history in the Griç Tunnel
Visit the unique Museums of Hangovers
See the daily cannon fire at Lotrščak Tower
Take in the beauty of St Mark’s Church
Check out the Museum of Broken Relationships
Enjoy nature in one of Europe’s most green cities
See the many beautiful statues around the city
Try some of Croatia’s food specialities
Gaze up at the Zagreb Cathedral
Climb up the Lotrscak Tower and see the view of the city
Activity Recommendations
Communism and Croatian Homeland War Walking Tour – This tour gives you an in-depth tour of some of the most important historical moments within this city. Explore the WW2 tunnels, visit an authentic basement used as a shelter, and learn a lot more about Yugoslovia and the communist era. Book here.
Zagreb Museum of Hangovers – As mentioned before, we think this is a must visit museum! It is SO unique, is a great laugh, and it is still educational! Book your skip the line tickets here.
Museum of Broken Relationships – Again, such a unique museum and art project. Explore a large collection of stories and momentums from previous relationships, that really explore the depths of human emotion. Book skip the line tickets here.
Places to stay
Here are some of our recommendations for staying in Rome
Budget Traveler :
Chillout Hostel – We stayed here! This hostel has a built in bunker nightclub, is very central being next to Ban Jelacic Square, and offers many rooms. We stayed in a private room, however there are hostel dorms available. From around £20pp a night. Find out more and book here.
Mid Budget Traveler :
GARDEN Apartments – Offering central location, modern amenities, and an impressive 8.1 rating on booking.com, this apartment is a great mid budget offer, with rooms starting at around £60 a night, there is also discounts offered through the rewards programme on the website. Check out this apartment here.
Luxury Traveler :
DoubleTree by Hilton Zagreb – Everyone knows the luxury of a Hilton hotel. This 5 star hotel is nestled in the business district of Zagreb, boasts an indoor pool with views, Turkish baths, a Finnish sauna, and a gym. There are options for breakfast, half board catering, and a variety of room types. The first room starts from around £100 a night. Find it here.
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Would you add anything else to this list? If you have been previously, what is your favourite thing to do? And if you haven’t been, what is your most wanted thing to do?
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Wanting to visit Rome in 2025? This city is bursting full of exciting activities, beautiful places to visit, fun foods to try; and even our list won’t touch the sheer amount of things to do! But, we hope this list is a great start to building your bucket list trip to Rome! We will also link some top places to stay (for all budgets), and some extra activities for some additional inspiration!
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Our top list of things to do inRome
Take in the views of the Colosseum
Eat some infamous pizza and pasta
Make a wish at the Trevi Fountain
Wander the Market at Campo de’ Fiori
Take an authentic cooking class
See the works of Caravaggio and Bernini at the Galleria Borghese
Visit a country in a country with the Vatican City
Marvel at the Pantheon
Take a walking tour and see the hidden beauties around Rome
Have a glimpse of the Roman Empire with the Roman Forum
Activity Recommendations
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour – Explore some of Rome’s most impressive structures with this guided tour. With the help of a passionate dedicated guide, learn about the history of Rome with a knowledgeable host. Included you get entry to the Colosseum (and access to the arena if selected), entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine hill, and additional headsets to make sure your head your guide clearly. You can book this here.
The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour – For those open to seeing something a little different, the catacombs have proven a very popular attraction in Rome. Go underground with a knowledgeable host where you will explore the crypts and catacombs. See the bones of 4,000 Capuchin monks at the Bone Chapel, explore the network of sacred tunnels is associated with the first Christians in ancient Rome, and finish the tour with a tour around the hidden gem of the Basilica of San Martino ai Monti. You can book this here.
Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by the Vatican – Who goes to Italy and misses a cooking class?! Discover the local secrets to making pasta and tiramisu in a locally loved restaurant, nestled in the foodie neighbourhood near the Vatican. With this small group, enjoy free flowing wine and prosecco, as you learn how to make these traditional dishes from scratch. Book it here.
Authentic Wine Tasting in a Historic Vineyard – Venture outside of the city centre to Rome’s countryside, to taste some locally sourced wines as you embark on a journey where you’ll learn about wine production and the philosophy behind it, wine making techniques, and heat the stories behind what makes these wines special. Find out more here.
Places to stay
Here are some of our recommendations for staying in Rome
Budget Traveler :
Generator Rome – Close to the Colosseum and Termini Station, this hostel offers both dorms and private dorms, boasting a 8.3 rating from over 2,000 reviews on HostelWorld. For dorms, they offer rooms of 4, 6 and 8 people, with the option of female only or mixed dorms. Nights start from around £26pp. You can book it here.
Mid Budget Traveler :
Just Chilling Suite – Situated 200 metres from Santa Maria Maggiore, this hotel has a fabulous rating of 8.8 from over 1,400 reviews, in a great location in Rome. Rooms start at around just under £100, and there is even an option to have a room with a hot tub in your bedroom! Find it here.
Luxury Traveler :
Rhea Silvia Luxury Navona – Set directly in Piazza Navona, this hotel offers elegant accommodation, with reviews saying their hotel room views are “unmatched”. With options to have breakfast included, the rooms include deluxe double/twin rooms, triple rooms with a view, the king suite with a spa bath, and the deluxe king suite. Rooms start from around £190. Book it here.
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Wanting to visit a city free of tourism while traveling Croatia? Meet Osijek! This smaller city packs a punch, and is a great place to spend 1-2 days while in Croatia! It was an amazing spot to slow down, and really take time to breathe!
So, here is our travel guide to Osijek in Croatia! We will share some things to do, places to eat, where we stayed, and some other helpful top tips!
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With Osijek being a smaller city (well, 4th largest in Croatia), it isn’t as cram packed as Zagreb, but still there are some great things to do!
Wander Ante Starčević Square
Ante Starčević Square is in the centre of Osijek city, surrounded by shops and cafes! Here you will find a cute water feature, alongside a statue of Ante Starčević himself! It is a great place to take time to relax and wander, as it is very quiet and peaceful.
Visit Petar Pan!
We’ll be honest this place was so yummy it really deserved a spot on the list! Perfect for a hot sunny day, we stopped here for an ice cream break and was not disappointed! With a menu full of ice cream sundaes, they had ones designed to look like Disney characters which was so fun. The only downside was they didn’t take card (we believe), so make sure to have some cash!
Look how cute this Pinocchio themed ice cream was! Yum!
SS Peter & Paul
This Neo-Gothic co-cathedral in Osijek is really stunning! We saw this cathedral on the walk through to the city square, and it is breathtaking! We didn’t go inside, however we have heard some great things about the people running the cathedral.
Find the 8 statues!
Find the 8 statues of Osijek! We saw three of the eight and they are really special! Some include a mum holding her baby, the Croatian Paganini, an elephant, and a writer (one of Croatia’s most famous statues)! This can be a great way to explore and take in the city atmosphere as you find all of the statues!
Franjo Krežma – the Croatian PaganiniŠetač – a writer in eternal walk
Walk along the Drava River
With a nice breeze, you will appreciate walking along the river in summer! We spotted some boats, and took this time to chat and decompress.
Osijek Zoo
We didn’t actually go to the zoo, however this is a recommended spot in Osijek. You can find tickets here! Some animals they have include lions, bison, zebras and giraffes!
Where to eat
We will be honest with you, the night we stayed in Osijek we struggled to go out due to Aimee’s health, so we got some snacks from the shop!
Mlinar bakeries
These are dotted around Croatia, but we made sure to grab snacks from here! Our top recommendation would be a chicken burek (we miss them very much)!!
Restaurants
As we didn’t visit any set restaurants, we will share a list of some recommended ones for you to try!
Travelling Osijek was pretty straight forward, but these are some top things we recommend!
Croatian eSIM
For a ‘set’ amount of data, we found Airalo to be the best choice! You can find their packages here.
You can find bundles with unlimited data, that span across the whole of Europe, perfect for those backpacking around multiple countries… Find them here at Yesim!
Google translate app
Osijek was a little harder to navigate due to not everyone knowing English (it was a lot less touristic). Therefore, having the translate app was a godsend! The best thing about having the app version is you can use your camera to scan your surroundings (think menus, signs etc), and it will translate it to your language in real time!
Pre-booked transfer
If you are flying into Osijek (yes they have an airport!!), please try to book prior transfers. We struggled to find a bus and ended paying for taxi transfer, which we aren’t sure was the best deal. This was just based on our own experiences.
Where to stay
For this trip we stayed in such an amazing airbnb! We only spent £29 for a night, which at the time was a lot better than hotels in the area at our time of searching! We genuinely are so happy we stayed here, we will leave the link here, this isn’t an affilate link, just somewhere we wish to get the love they deserve!
We hope this guide helps you for your next trip to Osijek! It is an amazing city to visit for a stop-gap, and was a place to stop and breathe.
Find our Travel Essentials!
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We also recommend using these when planning your next trip!
Trip.com– Find amazing flight deals, with over 2 million flight routes, and being one of the world’s leading online travel agencies.
Airalo – With over one million people using Airalo, it is our go to eSIM provider for our worldwide trips! Having data packs from over 200 countries, find combined area packages and deals to suit your travel style and data needs!
Booking.com – Offering over 28 million accommodations to book, we will always use booking.com! Having a rewards system built in, the more you book, the more perks you get!
HostelWorld – You cannot budget travel without hostel world! Having over 17,000 hostels, boasting over 13 million reviews, hostel world is one our of top websites for budget travel! They are now offering more ways to meet people abroad, with meet ups, group chats and more available!
Get Your Guide – Book unique (and common!) experiences and activities worldwide, including skip the line tickets to big attractions worldwide!
Eat With– Experience authentic travel experiences with locals worldwide! Use eat with to book unique and intimate dining experiences, such as dinner parties in big restaurants, big feasts with a local family, cooking classes with a local and more!
ETKA – Every age from 3 to 85 can buy ETKA’s travel insurance, offering multilingual 24/7 chat support, and your insurance policy within 2-3 minutes!
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Many do not consider Montenegro to be a top place to visit… so use this guide to show you (and others) otherwise! Montenegro is a hidden gem of southeast Europe, filled with mountains, beach strips, medieval villages and views to remember! From beach visit, to skiing trips, this is one place e you must visit!
We will be sharing the top ten things to do in Montenegro, including activity recommendations (and where to book them), what accommodations you should check out, and how to make the best trip to Montenegro!
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Explore the lady of the rocks and the blue cave on this boat tour, offering caves, islets and more! With opportunity to visit the lady on the rocks church, a soviet submarine base, and the Blue Grotto, this trip is a must do! Find the tour here.
Explore Kotor’s historic centre with a guided tour of this city! See iconic landmarks with a group, seeing sights like the the Square of Arms, Clock Tower, and Flour Square! Find this tour here.
This guided tour descends into a cool underground chamber where you can view natural rock formations. Fitted with all necessary equipment, and a knowledgable tour guide, find this fun tour here.
Visit Zabljak Crnojevica, Virpazar, Skadar Lake and more as you explore the Montenegro countryside with this guided tour! Taste food and wine at a local vineyard, all directed by a informed tour guide! Find it here.
Experience the beautiful scenic views of Skadar Lake while solo kayaking, being able to encounter over 280 species of birds! You will get a safety briefing, necessary equipment, and different duration options for this trip, with potential visits to photo spots and sunset experiences! Find it here.
Enjoy spectacular viewing points and historic monuments with this beautiful tour! Visit the Njegusi village, Lovcen National Park, Cetinje, Crnojevic River, and Sveti Stefan for a full tour of great sights! Find it here.
Take a 2 hour trip out at Budva Bay, exploring the sea, island and beaches in Budva. Take time to enjoy the sightseeing between locations, enjoying the saline beneath with dedicated snorkel spots, where you are given the necessary equipment to peer in the waters below! Find it here.
Watch the beauty unfold beneath you with private paragliding tour, in which you are provided with a go pro so you can record this breathtaking experience. Find it here.
Would you add anything else to this list? If you have been previously, what is your favourite thing to do? And if you haven’t been, what do you want to do most?
Did you enjoy this list? Check out our other European bucket lists here, such as travel to Madrid, Budapest and Barcelona!
Our favourite must-needed travel resources
Where to Fly
Trip.com – Find amazing flight deals, with over 2 million flight routes, and being one of the world’s leading online travel agencies.
Kiwi – Use Kiwi’s amazing service that is pioneering in the flight space! They use virtual interlining, which means they can provide seamless connecting flights into one single itinerary!
CheapOair – Being one of the fastest growing online travel companies in the US, CheapOair offers great flight deals, hotel rooms, rental cars and more!
Where to Stay
Booking.com – Offering over 28 million accommodations to book, we will always use booking.com! Having a rewards system built in, the more you book, the more perks you get!
HostelWorld – You cannot budget travel without hostel world! Having over 17,000 hostels, boasting over 13 million reviews, hostel world is one our of top websites for budget travel! They are now offering more ways to meet people abroad, with meet ups, group chats and more available!
Vrbo – Find stunning vacation rentals with Vrbo! Offering over 2 million paid listings in 190 countries, find memorable experiences with this accommodation service!
Where to Explore
Viator – A trip advisor company, viator offers over 300,000 experiences over 200 countries, including water sports, walking tours, boat trips, food tastes tours and more! Including activities for many budgets, check out Viator!
Eat With – Experience authentic travel experiences with locals worldwide! Use eat with to book unique and intimate dining experiences, such as dinner parties in big restaurants, big feasts with a local family, cooking classes with a local and more!
Get Your Guide – Book unique (and common too!) experiences and activities worldwide, including skip the line tickets to big attractions worldwide!
Where to get Connected
Airalo – With over one million people using Airalo, it is our go to eSIM provider for our worldwide trips! Having data packs from over 200 countries, find combined area packages and deals to suit your travel style and data needs!
Where to be Protected
ETKA – Every age from 3 to 85 can buy ETKA’s travel insurance, offering multilingual 24/7 chat support, and your insurance policy within 2-3 minutes!
Our Top Traveller’s Essentials
Backpack – Osprey Farpoint 40 – This backpack is a staple amongst many travellers! Being a lot cheaper than the luxury brands, this is a quality backpack from a well known brand. It boasts quality durability, is lightweight with a great framework and is a great option for most people! This backpack has a hip strap to help carry the bag, a breathable harness strap, and comes in multiple colours!
Compression Packing Cubes – Compression cubes are our favourite packing accessory! These cubes are similar to the normal packing cubes, but feature a compression zip, meaning you can compress your clothes down… this makes packing easier, limits the space you are using, and means more room for souvenirs etc!
Powerbank – Don’t lose power when travelling! It isn’t always guaranteed to find charging ports, so we would always suggest carrying a spare power bank, just incase you do run low on power when you need it!
Universal Travel Plug Adapter – Most backpackers/travellers visit multiple countries during one trip. And that means it isn’t guaranteed you will be using the same plug head during each place. A universal plug is great as it lets you switch between each plug head style all in one item! We love ours, it has USB slots meaning multiple items can be charged at once.
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