Before beginning my final year of my degree I went on a  day trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia!

Myself and 3 of my friends have been looking for weekend trips to a city, the beautiful historical walls of the city inspired us to visit, also the location being low price to stay. We loved the live music that we could watch and listen in many restaurant's inside the city walls.

The city also offers trips to the island of Lokrum at the port. This is about €12 for a return (leaves regularly). This experience is worth a visit. It is a location which game of thrones has been filmed, the views around the island and at the top where there is an old building this is the Fort Royal Castle which was built by the French and named "Maximilians Tower". 

This is a spectacular viewing platform and is open for anyone to enter. 

The island also habitats peacocks and bunnies which are wild and wonder freely around the island.
There is also a monastery which has been built in the 15 century, its worthwhile taking a walking tour round the island to see everything. Including the botanical gardens which home exotic plants.
My favourite part of the island is the dead sea river. It's very clear and welcome for a swim.