Category: Lifestyle & Culture

FAVOURITE PLACES TO SHOP, EAT AND INDULGE IN ZAGREB

In this week's blog post we're sharing ideas on where to buy local produce, where to eat and indulge in Zagreb. We couldn't think of a better person to share recommendations than Anđela Ivčević, the lovely lady behind IG gastro profile @lil__kitchen. Not only has @lil__kitchen inspired us to try out new delicious recipes, but […]
March 25, 2022
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HOW TO SUCCEED AT ALL EXPAT EVENTS: 7 QUESTIONS TO ROCK THE TABLE AND FIND THE RIGHT PEOPLE

Aren’t we all extremely tired of asking and answering the same questions aaaall over again? Where I am from… What am I doing here… How long am I staying… What do I do for a living… Where do I plan to go next… I’m boring myself just by typing them right now. But, wait! Stay […]
March 18, 2022
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ZADAR THROUGH A NOSE

In this week's blog post our guest author Alejandra Gotóo is exploring how it feels to experience a city through olfactory sensation. What scents do you associate with the town you live in here in Croatia? Our five senses help us to experience the world. But how often do we pay attention to them? There […]
March 11, 2022
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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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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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UPCOMING 8TH EDITION OF XSTATIC FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN OCTOBER: HERE'S HOW IT ALL STARTED

Right before the 8th edition of xSTatic urban culture festival, we had an opportunity to talk to one of the festival’s organizers and one of the Split’s first graffiti artists, SenkOne. Born and raised in Split, SenkOne is writing graffiti since 1994., and apart from that he claims to be a typical Croatian: a father, […]
September 17, 2021
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AN OLD LADY'S SUMMER?

Altweibersommer (de.) vénasszonyok nyara (hu.) babí léto (cz.) бабье лето (rus.) One of the reasons why Croatia attracts so many expats, except the crystal-clear Adriatic seawater, is its mild Mediterranean climate and sunny weather throughout the year. For example, island Hvar is enjoying its reputation of the sunniest island with astonishing 2700 sunny hours a […]
August 26, 2021
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