Croatian National Parks: Operating Hours During COVID-19

5/11/2020

Krka National Park

The Croatian portal www.24sata.hr published an article about working hours of Croatian National Parks and nature parks during specific situations with COVID 19. Here we've translated it into English - the article in Croatian can be found here: https://www.24sata.hr/news/ovako-od-sutra-rade-nacionalni-parkovi-kafici-trgovacki-centri-692269

By the decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia, 8 national parks and 11 nature parks will start operating on Monday, May 11.

10 Reasons You Should NEVER Travel Alone in Croatia

5/11/2020

Pag Island, Croatia

Many people wonder if traveling alone in Croatia is a good idea (is it safe, easy, etc). The answer really depends on what you’re looking for, but Croatia might not be the destination to choose if you’re looking to travel solo.

Read the list below to get a better idea if it’s really for you:

Top Things to See & Do in Varazdin (And Where to Eat)!

4/20/2020

Varaždin

In this post I wanted to give our readers a few suggestions, for those planning on visiting Varazdin (the former capital city of Croatia). In my opinion Varazdin is the most beautiful and interesting city in Northern Croatia, and it’s definitely worth the visit!

Giving Birth in Croatia: My Experience as an Expat!

4/16/2020

Selfie after the birth of my youngest daughter in Petrova hospital

I thought it might be helpful to share my experience as an expat giving birth in Croatia, because when I was pregnant for the first time, living in a foreign country, I had no idea what to expect about the process here.

What was the hospital experience going to be like? What kind of support would I have? Am I going to understand everything that’s going on? Who can be in the room with me? What will the prenatal care be like?

Some of you may even be "stuck" in Croatia because of border closures & canceled flights due to COVID-19. Maybe you were planning to travel back home to give birth, but realize that can't happen at the moment. Hopefully you'll find this post helpful!

Top Things to See and Do in Čakovec

4/7/2020

Zrinski Castle or Old town Čakovec - Photo credit IG @mariosaric4

A Brief History of Cakovec

(followed by a list of things to see & do, as well as a few restaurant recommendations)

Cakovec is a very interesting and culturally rich city in the north of Croatia. It’s the largest city in Medimurje (the northernmost county of Croatia) and has a long history dating back to the 1st century AD. It was formerly called Aquama, and was a Roman place for holiday.

During the 13th century, the Hungarian Earl, Dimitrus Csaky, built a wooden tower in Cakovec, which is how the name of the city originated (from the Cakov Tower).

20 Croatian Habits Everyone Should Adopt!

4/3/2020

Hvar town - Photo credit IG @juri_sydney_photographer

As a follow up to my recent post about some of the “strange things Croatians do,” I’ve put together a list about some Croatian habits I love and think everyone should adopt!

Eat your big meal of the day when it counts, don’t take coffee to go but do take plenty of vacation, visit with friends and pick up the tab, don’t eat sliced bread or visit newborns, pay your bills & milk at the same, and just text to pay for parking - it’s the best!

Read on to find out some of the best habits Croatians live by!

Best Short-Term, Prepaid Cell Phone Plans for Croatia Travel

3/8/2020

Prepaid plans in Croatia

Here I’ll walk you through the top providers in Croatia and their short term, prepaid plans that you can sign up for once you get over here, which will save you big.

Compared to the U.S.A. and Canada, Croatian phone bills are extremely inexpensive, so take advantage and say goodbye to roaming and long distance fees from back home!

(Example: Get 250 mins of talk + 2GB of data for only 3 EUR!)

Zagreb’s Top Things to See & Do (With Costs & Working Hours)

2/27/2020

The Upper Town, Zagreb - Photo credit IG @watchluke

If you find yourself in Zagreb and you have some time to explore, here is a list of things we recommend checking out! They’re all in the city center (or very close), so they’re easy to get to by foot or tram. I’ve also listed operating hours and any admission prices that apply!

We hope you’ll love Zagreb as much as we do :)

25 Strange Things Croatians Do (And Would NEVER Do)!

2/24/2020

Walking proudly with the Croatian flag - Photo credit IG @matterarts_

Croatians definitely have their fair share of rules, habits, beliefs and superstitions, and I’m here to outline the ones I’ve noticed since first setting foot on Croatian soil back in 2007. Some of these I also now do, while others I remain a total outcast for in Croatia.

Don’t sit on concrete, cover your kidneys, eat with a spoon, use lard and liquor if you’re sick, blame the wind if you’re grumpy, and buy olive oil in recycled Coke bottles, are just a few. Read on to discover more rules, habits and superstitions Croatians take very seriously.

A List of the Most Dangerous Animals & Wildlife in Croatia

2/22/2020

Brown Bear, Kuterevo - Photo credit IG @mphotos_sotohpm

Croatia is home to many wild animals (including snakes, bears, sharks and scorpions to name a few). Here I have put together a helpful guide showing which animals are dangerous, where they can be found in Croatia, what you should look out for, and what to do if you get bitten.

Contact us today to start planning your custom-made Croatia tour!

Authors

Sarah Cosic

As a Canadian in Croatia, Sarah aims to share her favourite things to see and do, in hopes of helping others enjoy and explore this beautiful country,

Ivan Cosic

Ivan is always searching for unique places and experiences to offer his guests and wants to share some of his findings through the blog.

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