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A complete beginner's guide to Croatia

7/16/2016

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Croatia is a unique country full of extraordinary natural beauty and an equally interesting historical and cultural heritage. The country is situated on the Adriatic Sea with no shortage of beaches to take your breath away, especially with over a thousand islands and islets to explore. Croatia's history and culture can be seen all over the country, along with numerous fortresses and caves where ancient handmade relics can be found. Croatian food is an exquisite combination of classic Mediterranean and Italian flavour. The climate along the coast is perfect for vineyards and olive groves to flourish, which is why Croatia is well known for its impeccable wine and olive oil selection.

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8 Ways a holiday in Croatia could get you fired

7/15/2016

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You’ve just had the most wonderful vacation of your life travelling around Croatia and now you’re back at work. The only problem is that you got used to a few things while on holiday. Bringing back one or more of the following habits could get you fired.

1. You brought back some heavy duty Croatian coffee and are now accustomed to drinking 4 cups a day. With too much caffeine in your system, you've been bouncing all over the office and have become a hyper-Howard.

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9 Facts about Croatia that will impress your friends

7/14/2016

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Croatia is probably most well known for Dubrovnik, but let me tell you, there’s much more to Croatia than the Game of Thrones filming location. Here are some lesser known, but fascinating tidbits about this cool country.

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5 Reasons Croatian Grannies are Cuter than Kittens

7/13/2016

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When I first moved to Croatia, I was introduced to a few “rules” that most Croatians live by (because they’ve been brought up with their grammas nearby, always keeping a watchful eye and enforcing these - let’s call them - laws). They’re actually pretty sweet and endearing because in the end Gramma just wants you to stay alive.

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Why travelling to Croatia is more tempting than a Cinnabon

7/12/2016

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Not only is it one of the most beautiful countries you’ll ever visit in your life, but it’s home to one of the most majestic places in the world...Plitvice Lakes National Park. This little slice of heaven is a must-see if you plan on travelling to Croatia. Although the country has eight national parks, Plitvice takes the lead in my humble opinion. Mother Nature sure outdid herself on this one!

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So what's so great about Zagreb?

7/11/2016

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As an expat in Croatia, everyone always asks what I like about living here and how it compares to Canada. Well here’s my most favourite thing that I think is missing in most (if not all) Canadian cities...

One of the first cafes as you walk down Tkalca

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Top 5 Croatian Travel Snacks

5/23/2016

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A list of the ultimate tasty snacks for your Croatian vacation :) Don’t leave Croatia without trying all five!

1. Napolitanke

These flaky wafer cookies should almost be illegal for their addictiveness. They’re so light and crispy and layered so finely with different flavours of cream (my favourite is the classic chocolate cream, shown in the picture). They’re perfectly bite sized as well, which makes it easy to keep having just “one-more.” Watch out, you’ll polish off a kilo of these cookies after 30 minutes in the car.

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5 Things Not To Do In Croatia

5/19/2016

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1. Do not go on a diet.

With several different regions, each famous for their own specialties, now’s not the time pass on succulent, mouthwatering meals. Savour some gnocchi with fresh truffle-cream sauce in Istria, delight in Dalmatia’s best seafood straight from the Adriatic Sea, revel in world renowned oysters from Ston, or taste traditional meats, finely cured from the continental region. There's so much to try - you might actually need to start a diet after you return home ;) All of these foods also pair extremely well with local wine, which brings me to number two on the list...

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Top 5 reasons to love Maksimir Park

3/23/2016

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(post by Sarah)

Maksimir Park was opened to the public in 1794 and was the first of its kind in this region of Europe. There are so many things to love about it, but here are my top 5.

1. There are 5 lakes within its 18 hectares of space where you can relax, admire nature and have a picnic. I can’t even count the number of picnics I’ve had here over the years. A blanket, a bottle of wine, a baguette with some fresh cheese, deli meat and fruit and you’re all set for a cozy afternoon enjoying the outdoors with the peeps you love. It’s a great place to escape the crowds and find a little peace!

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Croatian 101

3/9/2016

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(post by Sarah)

I thought it might be helpful to write a post about some useful words and phrases when visiting Croatia. When I first stepped off the plane back in 2007, I only knew a few words from my little Lonely Planet pocket phrasebook and boy have I had my share of embarrassing language mishaps along the way. Want some examples? I told Ivan I was going to kill him on one of our first dates (I’m surprised he stuck around :), I told a woman I liked her new body hair (seriously strange reaction), I asked a neighbour to help me bring my bike into the butt-hole in the basement (definitely the most awkward reaction to date), and the list goes on.

This little phrasebook is where I learned my first Croatian words.

This little dictionary was very well used! Each time I learned a word, I'd tick it. Next time through, I'd highlight it, and lastly, I'd underline it when I was sure I had memorized it 100%.

My first roommate drew a little map on the first page of where we lived, in case I ever got lost :)

Here's where I learned all of my beginning Croatian - I went to cafes, alone, and studied the small English-Croatian dictionary in the back of this phrasebook.

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A complete beginner's guide to Croatia

8 Ways a holiday in Croatia could get you fired

9 Facts about Croatia that will impress your friends

5 Reasons Croatian Grannies are Cuter than Kittens

Why travelling to Croatia is more tempting than a Cinnabon

So what's so great about Zagreb?

Top 5 Croatian Travel Snacks

1. Napolitanke

5 Things Not To Do In Croatia

1. Do not go on a diet.

Top 5 reasons to love Maksimir Park

Croatian 101

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