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There are countless coffee lovers in the world and I know several of them are Croatian. Like many countries, coffee is a part of Croatia's culture. Going for coffee is almost like a ritual in the morning and an important social element in daily life where many friends meet. It's where major events can happen like holding business meetings or it's where you might just relax and read the newspaper. It is very common for Croatians to have multiple coffees throughout the day.

Happy New Year or Sretna Nova Godina in Croatian! January or Siječanj is an exciting month in Croatia. Just when you think the partying is over celebrating New Year, you get thrown back in to more festivities with the beginning of Carnival! But first is the celebration of Three Kings Day... January 6th - Epiphany/Three Kings Day The vast majority of Croatians are Catholic and celebrate the Epiphany or Three Kings Day on January 6th. This is a national holiday marking

The winter season in Croatian is called zima, lasting from December through February. Winter in Croatia is cold and if it's windy, even colder. It's rare to snow near the sea, it's more likely to just rain, but nearby mountain tops are covered with powder. The most popular activity in winter is skiing, especially in the Gorski Kotar region. Platak Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive from our rental apartments and nearby Mrkopalj is known for their cross-country skiin

Looking for luxury and relaxation on your vacation? There are plenty of hidden gems along north coast Croatia. Many spa and wellness centers are connected to elegant five star hotels with award winning restaurants. This is not a recent development, the north coast has been catering to high-end clientele since the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Habsburg monarchy. This included governors, archdukes, emperors and empresses, composers, authors, dancers and other royals and ar

December, or Prosinac in Croatian, is a month filled with festive holidays! It's the beginning of winter so the temperatures are cold and you will definitely see snow on the mountains. Cities, towns and villages all around the country celebrate the Advent, which begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas. Advent is the Christian period of waiting for the birth of Jesus and traditionally Croatians used to braid their own round wreath, which symbolizes eternity. This is a t

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia after Zagreb and Split, located along the north coast on the Kvarner Bay. Many Europeans have visited Rijeka but other than that many visitors to Croatia seem to overlook this city, which is unfortunate because Rijeka has so much to offer. It was even honored with the title, European Capital of Culture , in 2020. This travel guide includes all the visitor information you need to know and highlights all the best sights to see to

Only 45 minutes drive from the sea is the Gorski Kotar mountain region of north coast Croatia. It's a hiker's paradise and a great escape when you need a break from the heat and the crowds on the beach in the summer. The area is very popular for alpine and cross-country skiing in the winter as well. Gorski Kotar is growing more popular every year during all seasons. So, take your pick with comfortable temperatures in the summer, beautiful foliage in the fall, a winter won

Olive oil, or maslinovo ulje in Croatian, is also called "liquid gold" and many olive oil producers from Croatia have won international...

October, or Listopad in Croatian, really highlights the season's food and is a gorgeous time of year for outdoor activities as much of...

The Fall or Autumn season in Croatian is called Jesen, lasting from September through November. If you are traveling to Croatia during...

Wine or vino in Croatian, like Italian, is some of the best in Europe partly due to the country's Mediterranean climate and beautiful...

September, or Rujan in Croatian, is the beginning of Autumn, or Jesen . If you are traveling to Croatia in September, you will notice...

Istria is a large western peninsula along the north coast of Croatia, known for it's rolling hills and plethora of vineyards, olive...

Croatian cuisine is something not to be missed while on vacation and I'm here to share all you need to know about it. With seafood...

August, or Kolovoz in Croatian, is the last month of the summer season. August is a busy month for travelers with room rental prices...

Opatija has been called the "Queen of Tourism" and "Croatia's Monte Carlo" being a popular health resort for European high society in...

If you are staying on the Crikvenica Riviera, here are eight great places my local Croatian husband, Igor, and I highly recommend...

July, or Srpanj in Croatian, is part of the peak season for tourists traveling to the beautiful beaches, islands, national parks and...

Summer, or ljeto in Croatian, is one of the most popular times of the year to visit Croatia. That's why summertime in Croatia is called...

A visit to Plitvice Lakes (Plitvička Jezera) National Park is a must-see if you are traveling to Croatia. Visitors from all over...