If you are spending time in Dubrovnik, why not plan to escape the city and head out to explore the surrounding countryside and even a different country – all of which can be achieved in a day trip.

Dubrovnik is the perfect destination to visit at any time of the year for any type of traveller – solo, couples, groups or with family.

The Peljesac Peninsula Wine Region

Dubrovnik’s closest wine region is located on the Peljesac Peninsula, just 30 miles from the city. Here you will find many small family-run boutique vineyards. Milos Vineyards and Kriz Winery are some of our favourites.

One of the popular wines of the region to enjoy is the Plavac Mali, a robust red wine, known as the flagship of Croatian wines.

Along the way to the Peljasec Peninsula consider visiting the town of Ston. It is famous for its Great Wall, Europe’s answer to the Great Wall of China and the longest in Europe. Ston has salt flats, the oldest in Europe, that can be traced back to 877.

Ston’s walls were built to protect the salt flats and the town of Ston and Mali Ston from invaders. Ston salt was the best-selling product of the country.

The Town of Cavtat

If you want a dreamy romantic place for lunch away from Dubrovnik, catch the #10 local bus that goes every hour and head to Cavtat, nine miles away.

Cavtat’s harbour is bustling, you can even ask a local boat owner in Dubrovnik to take you there. Such a picturesque place to spend a day wandering the waterfront and then dining in one of several excellent restaurants. Our recommendation for lunch is at the Restaurant Bugenvila on the harbour front.

If you enjoy museums, visit the Konavle County Museum for exhibitions of the traditional Croatian costumes of men and women, jewellery, paintings and more.

Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This is a full day tour, starting early and arriving back to Dubrovnik early evening, but definitely worth it. You must carry your passport with you as you are traversing two sets of borders each way.

It will take around 2.5 hours to get to Mostar depending on the border crossing and the best way to do this is with an organised day tour. The tour companies have priority over independent travelers, and the crossing is made effortlessly with your guide/driver’s assistance.

Upon arrival into the 15^th century town, you can wander across the famous Stari Most, a 16^th century bridge, and may happen to witness the “local bridge jumpers.” They jump from a height of 21m, which they have trained for, for the tourists. Make a donation to help them out!

Mostar has an interesting bazaar on the other side of the bridge where you can purchase local handicrafts to take back home. Try the Turkish delight, it is the best we have tasted. If you buy a coffee, you will also be served some Turkish delight on the side.

A day tour will allow you time to have lunch in one of the local restaurants. There are several to choose from, all offering the best of local cuisine. We can recommend the beautiful courtyard setting of Sadrvan Restaurant with its excellent menu and service.

We hope you enjoy our recommended day trips from Dubrovnik. Have you visited any of the places we have mentioned?

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If you haven’t had the pleasure of Moira Rose’s company yet, let me introduce you.

Moira perches on the edge of a little town called Schitt’s Creek. She has an alien accent, dresses like socialite Lulu Guinness and brings the drama wherever she goes. She is egotistical. She is spoiled. She is riveting.

Why?

Because she’s played by 67-year-old Catherine O’Hara as unapologetically herself, and you cannot miss her. This Canadian show made Emmy history in 2020, sweeping all the major categories, and Catherine has won 11 awards in total for this role.

67 years old, and Moira is large and in charge on Netflix. Let’s all bask for a moment in the reflected glory of this visible older woman, shall we? Yet the cult of Moira Rose has no age or gender or sexual preference. She appeals to all.

Why?

Well, let’s unpack her persona, and five reasons I want to be just like her when I grow up, through the lens of Moira’s unique voice.

“This Wine Is Awful. Get Me Another Glass.”

Self-care, thy name is Moira Rose. This is a woman who will not be putting anyone else’s wellbeing before her own, thank you very much.

Most women consider everyone else BUT themselves to be worthy of care and attention, myself included. The phrase “love yourself first” causes mild discomfort and feels like entitlement. Or is that just me? Ugh…

But it is NOT Moira Rose.

Also, can we give that quote massive kudos? Because we have all been there… and some of us have pitched a tent.

“I may have been wrong. You may have been not wrong.”

Moira’s self-esteem is off the charts. She says what she thinks and thinks how she wants. Does it have to make sense or be politically correct in any way, shape or form? Not in the world according to Moira Rose.

Defaulting to others’ opinions doesn’t occur to her; thinking of herself as less or smaller than anyone else is unthinkable.

Would I like to be as completely myself in any situation as Moira is? Ummmm, YES.

“Oh, God. I’d kill for a good coma right now.”

Needing to be thought of as nice does not even cross Moira’s radar. When you ask her how she is, she tells you. Spoiler: “fine” is not an option while she’s barely tolerating life in Schitt’s Creek.

“I’m eating egg whites and hoping the building will collapse,” a depressed Moira tells Jocelyn.

LOVE.

Wouldn’t it be great if we could tell everyone how we REALLY are? As a Moira Rose, I would drop truth bombs willy nilly; then I’d see who was still around after the dust settled.

But I also wouldn’t care #winwin.

“I Would Be Pleased to RSVP as Pending.”

Moira Rose has boundaries like the Berlin Wall when it first opened for business. You’re not making her come to your boring soiree, watch your crying bebe or clean any motel room any time soon. Move along. You. Will. Not. Pass.

My own boundaries are more of the sheets flapping on the clothesline type. Yup, basically useless. It would be a dream to shore up my faux barrier with some of Moira’s internal barbed wire and concrete.

“Alexis Looked Chinese as an Infant! How Many Times Must I Defend Myself?!”

Moira stands up for herself, even when being reminded she once took home the wrong child from preschool.

How much am I a fan of this staunch self-advocacy? Rabid! Even when someone else is clearly “not wrong,” she will not be shamed. Go, Moira! I have stored her emotional karate moves for future reference. One day, perhaps I could be that snippy on my behalf as well…

As a character, Moira Rose is an IMAX theater in a Magnovox world. Not once is she portrayed as a stereotypical anything let alone what usually passes for a 67-year-old woman on TV or in advertising, if you can find one, that is. For this alone, she deserves a place in all of our hearts.

The Credits

But it’s not only Catherine O’Hara who should be recognized for the iconic wonder that is Moira Rose.

Dan Levy and his writers’ room are the ones who crafted her words and not only allowed but encouraged Catherine to make Moira her own. The black and white couture, the many – many! – wigs, the accent would not resonate if they weren’t grounded in a character written as a whole person – multi-layered, irritating, admirable… she is 360 degrees a human being IRL.

Her age is irrelevant. She is older, not OLD. As we all are.

And she is seen.

Thank you, Moira Rose. Your representation is Oscar standard.

“If that’s not a cause for alcohol, I don’t know what is.”

Do you want to be a Moira Rose too? ARE you a Moira Rose already? How do you feel about this 67-year-old icon shining so brightly on our screens right now? And if you haven’t visited Schitt’s Creek yet, why not? We would love to hear from you!

Mary Cosby’s Colorblocked Sweater at Meredith’s House

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 2 Episode 3 Fashion

While talking about Jen Shah apparently causes Mary Cosby to pass gas (dead ), based on the brand of her cute colorblocked sweater we have a feeling the price tag would probably cause you to pass out. But no need to worry, because we of course managed to find some much more affordable Style Stealers to include down below (and yes, we do mean to toot our own horns). 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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Wendy Osefo’s Black Belted Leather Pants at the Reasonably Shady Party

Real Housewives of Potomac Season 6 Episode 12 Fashion

Wendy Osefo turned Motel Hotel Gizelle’s driveway into a runway in her black belted leather pants. I love this look I think it is very business-woman chic. Which is very fitting since Wendy is taking her hand at a new home essentials business. Now I don’t know much about home essentials, but I do know about fashion. So with that being said these leather pants are definitely essential to have in your home.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess

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