We Ate Dinner With Locals in Croatia (And It Changed Everything)
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Is Dubrovnik actually worth the hype? After spending several days exploring the city walls, Game of Thrones filming locations, and a hidden gem island stop in Korčula — here's our honest take.
In this Dubrovnik travel guide, we cover everything from sunset on the iconic city walls to a boat trip to Lokrum Island (where the REAL Iron Throne lives), plus an unforgettable dinner with Croatian locals Marija and Zlatko — homemade Rakija, traditional Peka, and stories about surviving the 1990s war. Nothing like this is on a tour bus.
We also stop in Korčula first — a stunning island town most tourists skip — including a meal at Konoba Maha, featured on Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil."
🗺️ What's covered:
Ferry from Split to Korčula
Korčula Old Town & Konoba Maha (Netflix-featured restaurant)
Dubrovnik Old Town & city walls
Game of Thrones: Walk of Shame staircase & guided walking tour
Lokrum Island + the REAL Iron Throne
Dine with Locals experience (Peka & homemade Rakija)
Buža Bar — Dubrovnik's famous cliffside bar
Swimming in the Adriatic
Sunset & night walk on Dubrovnik's city walls
💡 Pro tip: Walk the city walls at sunset — fewer crowds and unreal golden light.
▶️ Watch Part 1 — Split & Blue Cave: Is A Boat Tour From Split Actually Worth It?
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*Timestamps:*
0:00 Intro
0:25 Korčula Apartment Tour
1:25 Konoba Maha (Somebody Feed Phil Restaurant)
2:23 Exploring Korčula Old Town
03:24 Dubrovnik Apartment Tour
03:47 First Look- Dubrovnik Old Town
07:01 Beach Day
07:51 Dining With Locals
15:18 Breakfast View & GOT Tour
19:50 Lokrum Island
25:28 Walking The City Walls at Sunset
34:19 Final Thoughts
Music selection by: Sandwalker @ 06:29-07:51
@sandwalkermusic
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Sometimes the places you see on TV don’t live up to expectations…
This one absolutely did.
Have you ever traveled somewhere because you saw it on a show or movie?
Final question, haha- ferries seem few and far between from Korcula to Dubrovnik, which is the route we hope to take in June as well. Any tips? 0500 seemed to be one of the only ones with a long layover in Hvar. Perhaps hiring a private transport? Thanks for any tips you might be able to give!
We Ate Dinner With Locals in Croatia (And It Changed Everything)
Well Rounded Travel
528 views
Is Dubrovnik actually worth the hype? After spending several days exploring the city walls, Game of Thrones filming locations, and a hidden gem island stop in Korčula — here's our honest take.
In this Dubrovnik travel guide, we cover everything from sunset on the iconic city walls to a boat trip to Lokrum Island (where the REAL Iron Throne lives), plus an unforgettable dinner with Croatian locals Marija and Zlatko — homemade Rakija, traditional Peka, and stories about surviving the 1990s war. Nothing like this is on a tour bus.
We also stop in Korčula first — a stunning island town most tourists skip — including a meal at Konoba Maha, featured on Netflix's "Somebody Feed Phil."
🗺️ What's covered:
Ferry from Split to Korčula
Korčula Old Town & Konoba Maha (Netflix-featured restaurant)
Dubrovnik Old Town & city walls
Game of Thrones: Walk of Shame staircase & guided walking tour
Lokrum Island + the REAL Iron Throne
Dine with Locals experience (Peka & homemade Rakija)
Buža Bar — Dubrovnik's famous cliffside bar
Swimming in the Adriatic
Sunset & night walk on Dubrovnik's city walls
💡 Pro tip: Walk the city walls at sunset — fewer crowds and unreal golden light.
▶️ Watch Part 1 — Split & Blue Cave: Is A Boat Tour From Split Actually Worth It?
Subscribe for more family travel adventures every Sunday at 11 AM!
*Timestamps:*
0:00 Intro
0:25 Korčula Apartment Tour
1:25 Konoba Maha (Somebody Feed Phil Restaurant)
2:23 Exploring Korčula Old Town
03:24 Dubrovnik Apartment Tour
03:47 First Look- Dubrovnik Old Town
07:01 Beach Day
07:51 Dining With Locals
15:18 Breakfast View & GOT Tour
19:50 Lokrum Island
25:28 Walking The City Walls at Sunset
34:19 Final Thoughts
Music selection by: Sandwalker @ 06:29-07:51
@sandwalkermusic
We started this trip with a Blue Cave boat tour & Diocletian's Palace in Split — watch Part 1 here → https://youtu.be/7kXTewiaDz4 🇭🇷 Which would you rather do first: Game of Thrones tour, Lokrum Island, or the Dine with Locals experience? Tell us below!