Croatia is proud of its cultural quirks and Croatian currency is no exception.Croatian money is called Kuna (Kn) which in Croatian means pine marten. Don’t worry. These days we don’t walk around … [Read more...]
Visit Zagreb longer than 2 days: these smart travellers did
Something magical happens to people when they linger on in Zagreb. After covering the guidebook-recommended sights, they slow down and start to live a local life. And just like that, ‘Zagreb as a … [Read more...]
Indoor cats’ guide to meaningful travel – 20 picture lessons
Where do we turn to when we want to learn something? An expert authority. Years back, when I wanted to study anthropology, I chose the best UK college. I made sure my teachers were acclaimed experts … [Read more...]
Always adjust to local time – the case of Zagreb
Do you know what the local time in Zagreb is?It was in Romania that I first got my local time wrong. On board the Dacia Express night train, I travelled from Budapest to Sighisoara. All the … [Read more...]
Beyond Zagreb markets – places to forage for seasonal eco fruit
Zagreb markets are a big tourist attraction. Dolac – the central fruit and vegetable market – imbues the city with a peculiar charm.It’s a place to get all of your senses occupied: sweet-smells of … [Read more...]
Leafy Zagreb – urban wilderness rediscovered
Parks and green spaces are part of any city’s tourist offer. If you are a fan of slow travel like me, you will probably seek out the cities advertised as green.We all know of London’s famous … [Read more...]
