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Our Blog: Croatia Travel Tips
Honest, practical and occasionally funny notes about life and travel in Croatia, from a Canadian-Croatian family in Zagreb.
15 March 2022
How to get from Zagreb to Split via Plitvice Lakes
The drive from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes without stopping takes around 2h , and depends on the tourist season. One part of drive…
14 March 2022
Are there any sharks in the Adriatic Sea
Sharks in the Adriatic Sea are a normal and not bad phenomenon in the water. Sharks very rarely attack humans. We know it's not…
28 February 2022
12 Authentic Croatian Gift Ideas (All Locally-Made Products)
If you’re visiting Croatia and want to bring home something special to remember your trip, we’ve got you covered! Here’s a list…
16 February 2022
Famous People with Croatian Heritage
Although Croatia is quite a small country with a population of less than 4 million, the number of people living abroad with…
20 December 2021
Vegan and vegetarian restaurant options in Croatia
Through the years of working with many different guests, we’ve been asked a lot about the vegan and vegetarian restaurant options…
7 December 2021
Top things to do&see in Rijeka
Today we are in the beautiful city of Rijeka! Rijeka is located in the Northern Adriatic Sea, in the Kvarner Bay. It’s definitely…
2 August 2021
Adriatic Sea: Swimming Season, Temperatures, Location & Size
Trying to figure out the best time to swim in the Adriatic Sea in Croatia? Here I’ve outlined average sea temperatures by month…
6 July 2021
5 Options to Get From Zagreb Airport to Downtown Zagreb
Flying into Zagreb and looking for the best option to get downtown? Here I’ll outline 5 different options, including the cheapest…
6 July 2021
How to get from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes, tips and what to see on the way!
Many people who visit Zagreb plan to see Plitvice Lakes before making their way to the coast. It also makes for an easy day trip…
4 February 2021
Top 15 Croatian Bakery Items
Bakeries are on every corner and eating from the bakery is part of the culture here! But it can be overwhelming walking into a…
27 January 2021
Best List of Things to See & Do in Opatija, Croatia
On one of our recent trips, we visited the beautiful town of Opatija. Here we’ll outline the top things to see and do if you find…
2 December 2020
Top Things to See & Do in Samobor
Samobor is always at the top of our list for a day trip when my family and friends come to visit us in Zagreb. Samobor is a…
1 July 2020
65 Essential Croatian Travel Phrases (+ Pronunciation Guide)
If you’re planning to travel to Croatia, it might be a good idea to learn a few essential beginner phrases to help you get by!…
30 June 2020
Our Father, Hail Mary, and Other Prayers in Croatian
If you’re traveling to Croatia and thinking about attending a mass, or any other church service (perhaps even a wedding or a…
11 May 2020
10 Reasons You Should NEVER Travel Alone in 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…
11 May 2020
Croatian National Parks: Operating Hours During COVID-19
The Croatian portal www.24sata.hr published an article about working hours of Croatian National Parks and nature parks during…
20 April 2020
Top Things to See & Do in Varazdin (And Where to Eat)!
In this post I wanted to give our readers a few suggestions, for those planning on visiting Varazdin (the former capital city of…
16 April 2020
Giving Birth in Croatia: My Experience as an Expat!
I thought it might be helpful to share my experience as an expat giving birth in Croatia, because when I was pregnant for the…
7 April 2020
Top Things to See and Do in Čakovec
(followed by a list of things to see & do, as well as a few restaurant recommendations) Cakovec is a very interesting and…
3 April 2020
20 Croatian Habits Everyone Should Adopt!
As a follow up to my recent post about some of the “ strange things Croatians do ,” I’ve put together a list of some Croatian…
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