The Journal

Our Blog: Croatia Travel Tips

Honest, practical and occasionally funny notes about life and travel in Croatia, from a Canadian-Croatian family in Zagreb.

28 November 2019

Is Croatia Safe? Read Our 20 Useful Safety Tips for Tourists

Croatia is statistically a very safe country to travel in, with a very low crime rate (especially low for violent crime). There…

21 November 2019

Direct Flights to Croatia From North America (& Asia) in 2020

As many of our guests are from North America, there’s always the question of direct flights to Croatia. Avoiding a layover and…

21 November 2019

Our Insider’s Guide to Wineries & Wine Tasting Near Zagreb

Are you a wine lover visiting Zagreb who wants to get to know the region’s wineries, sample some local varieties and enjoy the…

18 November 2019

9 Reasons You Should Never Use a Travel Agent

"Why should I use a travel agency? It’s so easy to book everything online myself these days!" While that’s true in some cases, it…

14 November 2019

Top 10 Day Trips From Zagreb, Within 1hr Drive

Looking for a fun day trip from Zagreb (that’s not too far of a drive)? I’m always on the hunt for new places to discover, and…

5 November 2019

38 Local Tips & Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling to Croatia

Thinking about a trip to Croatia? Already have one planned? I've put together 38 local tips, including getting around, safety &…

23 September 2019

Driving in Croatia (a Helpful Guide With Practical Tips)

Thinking about driving through Croatia? Well I live in Croatia and have driven abroad, and I can say the driving rules and…

28 August 2019

How I learned to speak Croatian as an adult (in 7 steps)

Can you learn to speak Croatian as an adult? I’ve lived in Zagreb, Croatia for over 7 years now and thought I'd put together some…

20 August 2019

Travel to Croatia with a toddler or baby (from experience!)

Is it safe and/or easy to travel with a toddler or baby in Croatia? I get this question a lot, so I thought I’d put together a…

19 August 2019

Croatia travel itinerary for 5, 7 or 10 days

Planning a trip to Croatia, but feeling overwhelmed with choosing the best route? A lot of people want to plan their own trips…

18 August 2019

Croatian money: KN or EURO, Exchanging $, and Daily Costs

So many of our clients ask us what currency is used in Croatia, can they pay in Euros, and what the best way to get Kuna might be…

12 August 2019

Tipping in Croatia: a complete guide with suggested amounts!

“How much should I tip…? “ - I get this question all the time from our guests, as they want to tip appropriately, but have no…

7 August 2019

Zagreb’s Flea Market, Hrelic: A Helpful Guide

Several times over the past couple of years, our guests have asked me if there is a flea market in Zagreb. I didn’t realize…

2 August 2019

8 Reasons You Should Never Swim in the Adriatic!

Warning: swim at your own risk when you travel to Croatia! These are the top hidden dangers you should watch out for when you…

26 July 2019

Top 5 Croatian Travel Snacks

What do Croatians snack on? What should you try when you’re in Croatia on vacation? You can fit right in if you walk around…

14 May 2019

5 Reasons Croatian Grannies are Cuter than Kittens

When I first moved to Croatia, I was introduced to a few “rules” that most Croatians live by (because they’ve been brought up…

2 April 2019

Croatia Honeymoon Ideas

A Croatia honeymoon can be designed to perfectly match your traveling style. With so much to offer, there’s something for every…

20 March 2019

6 Places to spend a perfect honeymoon in Croatia!

A guest post by Tanya Milankovic. In case you are a lover of untouched nature that spreads over the turquoise blue waters, then…

14 March 2019

What Croatian Islands to Visit this Summer

A guest post by Igor Resiti Croatia is one of those destinations you have to visit for yourself to truly understand its beauty…

10 August 2016

7 Croatia travel photo fails!

When you go to Croatia for a perfect holiday and you do your best to take some memorable photos, except they become memorable in…

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Meet Sarah & Ivan

Ivan and Sarah Ćosić, owners of Royal Croatian Tours — **Ivan & Sarah Ćosić**Local Croatian & Canadian expat

We are the husband and wife team that own and operate Royal Croatian Tours. Ivan is a local Croatian, born and raised, with connections all over the country. Sarah moved from Toronto to Croatia in 2012 and personally looks after every guest, from the first email to the end of the trip.