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 :)
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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.  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.
Nugel, Makarska/Photo credit IG @pati.zydor
Looking for nudist or naturist beaches in Croatia where you can swim, sunbathe and enjoy the day freely? Here is a list of the top 15 spots for naturism along the Adriatic Sea, each with a map so you can see precisely where they are (sometimes they’re hard to find!).
There are actually over 100 nudist beaches throughout the country, so there are plenty to choose from, but here’s a narrowed-down list to give you an idea, and help you sort out some of the best. Just a quick note to mention that naturist beaches in Croatia are labelled with FKK, which is short for Freikorperkultur (which is a German naturist movement that translates to ‘free body culture’). Keep your eye out for those three letters, then you can strip down to your birthday suit and enjoy the clean and clear waters of the Adriatic! 
Majerovo vrilo, a source of Gacka River - Photo credit IG @priba11
There is so much more to Croatia than Dubrovnik, Hvar and Plitvice Lakes! Here are some hidden gems that are off the beaten path, and are definitely worth a visit!
From the smallest town in the world to the furthest eastern city, artsy towns, bear sanctuaries, horse farms and legendary lighthouses, discover more of Croatia on your next visit! Here are 15 spots you’ve probably never heard of, so check them out and work them into your Croatia travel plans if you want a little something different! 
Our wedding in Maksimir Park, Zagreb, 2013
Croatians really know how to celebrate, especially when it comes to two people joining their lives in marriage. Their weddings are quite unique and I think they do it better than almost anyone!
I know because I’ve been to many Croatian weddings, I’ve had my own Croatian wedding, and the 3 day celebration, the traditions, the fake brides, the flagman, the horns, the dancing (and eating) until the sun comes up, really make the whole weekend-long festivities, incredible! Read on to find out more! Here are 50 of the most sensational photos from all over Croatia, capturing the country's most beautiful and iconic views! From Dubrovnik's Old Town, to Plitvice Lakes, quaint fairytale towns in Istria, vast fields of Slavonia & Baranje, and everything in between, we've covered it all! 1. Zadar
The Greeting to the Sun, Zadar/Photo credit IG @merikankainzadar
Story time with my babies
Raising bilingual children has been a struggle: one I didn’t expect. I thought that just because I’m a native English speaker, my kids would naturally and effortlessly pick up the language, no matter what country we live in, and no matter what language surrounds us.
I always thought English would be their first language. I thought their accents would sound like mine. I thought it would be effortless. I was wrong. 
Hotel Cornaro, Split/Photo credit IG @juliereinsnes4
Planning a luxurious trip to Split, Croatia and want the best of the best for hotels? Here are my top recommendations for 5 star hotels, as well as a few 4 star hotels that are definitely worth mentioning!
There are just two 5 star hotels in Split I would highly recommend: Hotel Posh (a very small, all suites hotel) and Hotel Park (a bit larger than Posh, but a classic, luxurious hotel). 
Food festivals in Croatia - Soparnik
Are you a food lover looking for a delicious experience in Croatia? If so, you’ve come to the right place, as Croatia is home to many of the best food festivals in Europe. Here I’ll outline the top 10 that take place around the country throughout the year.
This list will have you salivating and licking your lips, so don’t read if you don’t think you can handle it! |
Authors
Sarah CosicAs 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 CosicIvan 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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