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If you took a quick glance at the photo below you could be forgiven for thinking I'm featuring Rome on this post, but you'd be wrong! This is the Roman amphitheatre in Pula, which is at the southern tip of the Croatian province of Istria. It's the sixth largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire, and one of the best preserved in the world. The amphitheatre hosts events all summer, but that's not the only reason to visit this lively city. Pula combines the atmosphere of ancient Rome with the buzz of modern Croatia. The original Roman Forum (below) is a very popular meeting point, with plenty of cafes with outdoor tables where you can sit and enjoy the view.  There is also a working port in Pula, and they hold celebrations there every summer, and have been doing so since 2014. It's called 'Lighting Giants', and they illuminate the sea of cranes that line the port's shipyards. The port handles almost one million tons of cargo every year, but ...

If you popped in to read my blog post on Monday, you'll know that this week on Travel Lightbulb is 'luxury week'. I'm continuing the theme of beautiful accommodation today by featuring a completely luxurious hotel in Dubrovnik! The Hotel Pucić Palace is one of the finest noble homes in the city. Photos courtesy of The Pucic Palace It's a 17th century Baroque building but is a luxury five star boutique hotel located in the old town. It is located in Gundulić Square, one of the most beautiful spaces in Dubrovnik which serves as a quaint market in the morning and the setting for glamourous alfresco dining in the evening. Photos courtesy of The Pucic Palace What I like about the Hotel Pucic Palace is that, unlike some luxury hotels, this one features just 17 luxury rooms and two suites creating an exclusive and intimate experience for guests. It also has two fabulous a la carte restaurants meaning you don't have to venture out to eat if you don'...