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MEETING THE BURA

Meet our new blog associate Alejandra Gotóo (1991), who studied English Literature and recently graduated with a Masters of Social Anthropology. Her dissertation on COVID-19 and its effects on the mind and body of Mexican physicians will be published soon. She usually writes in Spanish and has been published in Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Peru. […]
February 25, 2022
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CARNIVAL SEASON IN CROATIA

Have you ever thought about which Carnival you would like to see one day? Discover new customs, enjoy the euphoria of the festival, and just have a smile on your face. Well, let me tell you that you don't want to miss the ones in Croatia, because they know how to celebrate this time of […]
February 21, 2022
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THE LEGEND OF MILJENKO AND DOBRILA: KAŠTELA’S TRAGIC LOVERS

The tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories ever written. Shakespeare based his play on the life of two real lovers from Verona who lived and died for each other. Not many people know there was a similar story of a doomed relationship just on the other side […]
February 14, 2022
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WALKING IN EXPAT'S SHOES: DATING APPS IN CROATIA

What's the difference in online dating between the French city of love and Croatia - the pearl of Adriatic? A French expat in Croatia was on a mission to find out! I’m from France and we can all agree that Paris is one the most romantic places in the world. Do you know a better […]
February 7, 2022
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WORKING-FRIENDLY CAFES IN ZAGREB&SPLIT: A QUEST FOR THE BEST

If you've got tired from working in your pyjamas and you have decided to swap your work-from-home for work-from-café, you will notice that you have a lot of options for working-friendly cafes in Croatia. Being Italy’s neighbours, we have adopted the coffee culture in Croatia, and the offer of cafes is more than decent, even […]
January 29, 2022
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BIKE-FRIENDLY ZAGREB: WHY YOU SHOULD START CYCLING AROUND CROATIA’S CAPITAL

Photo: Francisca Sousa, Goran ZecIf you’re living in Zagreb you might have noticed winter weather doesn’t affect the bike enthusiasts who keep on cycling despite the cold. A survey conducted 5 years ago showed that Zagreb was ranked 6th most bike-friendly capital in Europe. To find out more about the rising trend of using bicycles […]
January 21, 2022
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ZAGREB THROUGH NEWCOMER'S EYES - COULD YOU RELATE?

All photo credits go to Francisca SousaFrancisca Sousa changed her Portugese home for a couple of months and has just settled in Zagreb to do her internship. We asked Francisca to share some of her first impressions of the city, and after you read let us know which Francisca's thoughts you found relatable. I had […]
January 16, 2022
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SPEND CHRISTMAS EVE LIKE A LOCAL: CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS IN CROATIA YOU SHOULD KNOW

How Croatians celebrate Christmas Eve and why the smell of sarma brings a smile on our face every time, find out below! CATHOLIC TRADITIONS Christmas time is meant to be celebrated with your closest ones: family and friends. It’s a season of giving, showing gratitude and love. Preparations for this joyful season start 4 weeks […]
December 17, 2021
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THE ONLY GUIDE YOU NEED FOR ADVENT IN ZAGREB

Holiday times are ahead of us and that means it’s time to whistle Mariah Carey songs and try out best mulled wine and sausages. After Advent in Zagreb has been voted best Christmas market in Europe three years in a row, we started exploring this year’s rich cultural and entertaining programme that offers much more […]
December 10, 2021
6 min
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HOUSING IN CROATIA: HOW TO FIND IT LIKE A LOCAL

If you’ve ever found yourself considering moving to Croatia, be it short-term or for a longer period, one of the first things you probably searched for is housing. The key aspect of international relocation is finding a new home where you can start exploring the country and culture.Current global trends in the housing market haven’t […]
November 26, 2021
6 min
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