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Croatian game ‘SCUM’ becomes a “big biznis” success, almost 1 milion sold
Enough about Fortnite, there is a new Slav-made game, straight out of Croatia. The name of the game is ‘scum’, if you ask why, it is because in it you’re a renegade prisoner and do your best to survive in a battle-royale survival style game. SCUM first took Fortnite by the number of reviews on […] More
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Slavic Folk Tales From Croatian Region of Slavonia
Croatia, as well as many other countries, is rich with non written treasures such as tales, wisdoms and various narratives that were transferred from one generation to another. Back in the day, those stories were used in a manner of discipline, and were about teaching children various life wisdoms and advices. Mostly told by grandmas […] More
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Davor Rostuhar – First Croat Who Reached The South Pole!
Davor Rostuhar is officially the first Croat (and 26th person in the World) who completed the first ever Croatian expedition to South Pole, on 17th of January this year! About Davor Rostuhar Born in ’82, Zagreb, Davor studied history and sociology, but after some time he completely dropped out so he could commit to traveling […] More
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Slavic Clothing: Brief History and Techniques of Golden Embroidery
Golden embroidery is a very specific type of embroidery achieved with golden thread. There are two sorts of golden thread: yellow and white gold. Golden embroidery in Croatia became very popular during 19th century, specifically in the region of Slavonia, and it was a token of prestige and wealth, embodied on dresses and shirts. Before it […] More
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The Mountains Of Velebit Hide A True Croatian “Hobbiton” You Need To Visit
Croatia has something truly close to Hobbiton – and its located in the misty mountain of Velebit! Located in a village called Baške Oštarije, this magical place exist thanks to creative fantasy vision of the Žuženić family and their piece of art, Kamp Velebit! If you are a true fan of the Lord of the rings trilogy, […] More
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The Brutalist Zagreb: Stunning Socialist-Era Architecture In Croatian Capital
You love exploring around, but you’re bored of mainstream tourist locations? Well we have just an ideal topic for you, exploring Communist-era architecture isn’t on the standard bucket list of most Euro tourists. But when you think of it, it is actually quite fun and does provide a glimpse back into the past, just as […] More
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Vila Rebar: Exploring The Secret Tunnels Of A Croatian WW2 Fascist Dictator
Few months ago an American photographer Darmon Richter based in the Balkans visited the Croatian capital of Zagreb, where he joined the locals on another adventure. It was just he early April sun, still both cold and warm, when they decided to climb towards turrets of Medvedgrad. The semi-ruined 13th century fortress perches like a […] More
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Top 4 Southeastern European Beaches You Should Visit This Summer
Known for its diverse and beautiful landscape, Southeastern Europe is home to some of the most amazing beaches in the world. White and golden sand, as well as rocky beaches with sharp cliffs are just a part of natural wonders this part of the world has to offer. A perfect compromise between luxury and price, […] More
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Polish Man Diagnosed To Go Completely Blind, Bicycles 700 Kilometers To Croatia To Look At Adriatic Sea For The Last Time
An incredible story about the 38-year-old Pole who went on a journey although he can hardly see. His goal was to travel to Croatia, in order to see the Adriatic sea for the first and last time. Right now he can hardly see but he crossed 700 kilometers on a bicycle to see the Adriatic. […] More
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Polish Tourist In Flip-Flops Went Mountaineering On Croatian Mountain Range, Starts a Whole Rescue Mission
Two Polish tourists who started their Mountaineering from “Podgora – Caklje” were on a path where there is no mountain trail. On the ground eleven mountain rescuers arrived with two terrain vehicles, and after the search they found the injured tourists in the area of Stupica at an altitude of 420 meters reports Dalmacija News. One […] More
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POLL: Russia vs Croatia – Who wins?
It is the hottest world cup match for us as a website. Finally two Slav nations will do some rumbling. So who do you root for? Who is your favorite? Who will win?! More
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Jazz with a Slavic story: Mimika Orchestra from Croatia
Ancient rituals, gods and goddesses, loud tapans, mystical lyras, virtuosic tamburas, shreeking sopelas, trumpets, saxophones, drums, vocals and Zvončari arrive on the scene to create an immersive narrative based performance. The newly released project by the Croatian – British Mimika Orchestra is an expanded jazz album focusing on Slavic folk themes and rituals. It is […] More
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8 Unusual Things To Do On Your Next Trip To Croatia
We are sure you are already familiar with the mesmerizing Plitvice lakes and the tourism giant Dubrovnik, but there are some attractions in Croatia you might’ve never heard about. Croatia offers a wide selection of unusual places you can visit and unique experiences you’ll enjoy, and we covered some of our favorites. 1. Hunt Truffles […] More
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Top 5 Most Creative Slavic Advertising Campaigns
Some of them make us think, some of them make us reevaluate and question ourselves, some of them make us laugh, and some of them are just additional noise in the over saturated landscape of life in the 21st century. Yet, advertising campaigns are everywhere, and when well done, they can be profoundly effective, powerful […] More
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10 Hollywood Movies You Didn’t Know Were Shot In Croatia
The role of Croatia as a filming location came to everyone’s attention when the Game Of Thrones production team started filming in Dubrovnik. However, the first US movies shot here date way back, and this list compiles the most notable ones. Some of them you’ve heard about, some of them you’ve watched, and some of them […] More
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Secrets of Grič – Croatian History Night-Tour of Zagreb That Will Blow Your Mind
Zagreb – Interactive theater night tour Secrets of Grič is intended for visitors and citizens of Zagreb who want to discover the historical and mystical side of the capital. Visitors can actively participate in various scenes from the history of Zagreb of which some will mollify and some shudder them. The tour is based on […] More
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Largest Yugoslav Cosplay Held In Croatian Kumrovec On The Day of Josip Broz Tito’s Birth
Kumrovec this year attracted thousands of visitors from all parts of Croatia, but also Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and beyond. The event is called “Dan Mladosti” or translated “The Day of Youth” and this year it marked 126th anniversary of the birth of the Josip Broz Tito. Never mind the official status of […] More
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5 Most Beautiful Slavic Ships You Should Cruise On This Summer
The beauty of the sailing ships can overwhelm even the person who is not a sea-lover. Although they were created by the human hands, they look like from the fairy tale. We would like to present you six of amazing sailing ships that sail under the flags of the Slavic countries. Some of them were […] More
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Top 5 Eastern European Destinations You Should Visit This Spring
Often overlooked period for traveling, spring has undeservedly been cast aside in the favor of summer and fall. However, it is a perfect time to visit a destination you had always dreamed of. Saving money, avoiding crowds and extreme temperatures are only some of many advantages that make spring travels far more comfortable than the […] More
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