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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.
2 August 2016
11 Photos of Croatia You Have to See to Believe
Croatia is still a little hidden gem of a country, relatively undiscovered, but with so much to offer! We've put together our top…
1 August 2016
Why your Croatia travel itinerary won't work out.
So you’ve decided on Croatia as your next travel destination and you’ve been researching places and things to do for weeks or…
27 July 2016
Why you should never carry a purse in Croatia
Because the fanny pack is back - it actually never went anywhere, it’s been all the rage since the 80s here in Croatia. It’s a…
20 July 2016
Travel Croatia the right way with these 10 tips!
Planning your next vacation to Croatia? Make sure you check off these 10 items for an ultimate holiday in one of the most…
16 July 2016
A complete beginner's guide to Croatia
General Information: Croatia is a unique country full of extraordinary natural beauty and an equally interesting historical and…
15 July 2016
8 Ways a holiday in Croatia could get you fired
You’ve just had the most wonderful vacation of your life travelling around Croatia and now you’re back at work. The only problem…
14 July 2016
9 Facts about Croatia that will impress your friends
Croatia is probably most well known for Dubrovnik, but let me tell you, there’s much more to Croatia than the Game of Thrones…
12 July 2016
Why travelling to Croatia is more tempting than a Cinnabon
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…
11 July 2016
So what's so great about Zagreb?
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…
19 May 2016
5 Things Not To Do In Croatia
With several different regions, each famous for their own specialties, now’s not the time pass on succulent, mouthwatering meals…
23 March 2016
Top 5 reasons to love Maksimir Park
(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…
9 March 2016
Croatian 101
(post by Sarah) I thought it might be helpful to write a post about some useful words and phrases when visiting Croatia. When I…
17 February 2016
A Car Lover’s Wonderland
(post by Ivan) Ever since I was a child, I’ve always had a love for cars (which of course started with a couple of toy cars that…
7 January 2016
A Reflection of Advent in Zagreb
(post by Ivan) What made Zagreb win the award for the Best European Destination for Advent ?
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