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Recipe of the Day: Turkey Rolls with Spinach

July 10, 2014

How can we describe today’s recipe? It will result in a classy dish which turns every table into culinary show scenery. So prepare for some ingredient shopping and get in the mood for cooking. What you will need: 2 larger turkey chests 2 mozzarella cheese 300 g fresh spinach 1 fresh garlic Butter Olive oil […]

English Muffin on Dalmatian Coast

June 25, 2014

Angela Barket is a British Expat living in Florida, where she enjoys sunny days and good cooking. But her vigilant heart doesn’t allow her to stay on one spot for too long. A few years ago, she went on a daring adventure along Croatian coast. In the summer of 2007, I was living in Brussels […]

Dreft Fashion Week Photo Gallery

May 13, 2014

One of the most important fashion events in Croatia, Dreft Fashion Week, has recently finished in country’s capital of Zagreb. It left fashion junkies quite satisfied, as each of them made a large shopping list for clothes in the upcoming season. However, they were not the only ones having happy faces on glamorous gathering. Exhibitors, […]

Grocery shopping in Croatia

April 8, 2014

If you’re only in Croatia for a few days and you’ll be dining out frequently, you may not need to go grocery shopping. But chances are, you’ll do some shopping at some point, even if it’s just to grab some snacks for the beach. Shopping for groceries isn’t something we normally think about too much […]

Prosciutto – passion served on a plate

April 3, 2014

Oh, prosciutto! The king of dry-cured meat! Just a slice of it puts everything else on the plate to shame. Its healthy red color, its spicy taste, the sensation it creates in one’s mouth. Prsut itself is a culinary attraction. Did you know that coastal Croatia has a long tradition of preparing this luxurious delicacy? […]

Interview with an expat: from surfing through to living in Croatia

March 21, 2014

After hearing about the Rijeka Carneval while studying Czech literature in Prague, Ana Sandoval Ferrera, from Mexico, took a wild hair trip to Croatia. Once in the country, Zagreb was a must, so with the spirit of adventure guiding her, Ana couch-surfed her way to the apartment of a boy named Ivan, a Zagreb local. […]

Croatia’s little tigers

March 17, 2014

Zagreb went into cat mode last weekend, as several animal exhibitions were organized in Westgate shopping mall. Visitors were introduced to numerous cat species, and informed about their habits and unique features. Proud owners even allowed their pets to be cuddled by curious audience, at least in cases of more tolerant animals. Others were slightly […]

The fascinating world of Hrelic

March 10, 2014

Nobody really knows how Hrelic came to be. But shortly after its founding, it turned into one of Zagreb’s most legendary sites. On the farthest outskirts of Croatian capital, you can see this large fair of used goods. From clothes to shoes, from vintage items to computer components sold without guarantee, everything can be found […]

Last-minute souvenir shopping panic resolved

October 6, 2013

If you’re getting ready to leave Croatia and can’t find the time to shop for souvenirs, don’t think you’re stuck with breaking the bank at the airport. Even after you leave the country you’ll have plenty of opportunity to buy mementos for yourself or traditional or quirky gifts for you friends and family at home […]

Shopping for a cause at the Christmas Bazaar

November 29, 2012

It’s the end of November already, and the holidays are quickly approaching. Looking to do some shopping this weekend? If you’re in Zagreb, you’re in luck. Sunday, December 2, the International Women’s Club Zagreb holds its eighteenth annual Christmas Bazar at the Zagreb Fair (Zagrebacki velesajam). The IWCZ is a non-profit organization focused […]