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Meet the Authors

Since launching in July 2015, TCN has welcomed over 100 writers to the site, ranging from occasional articles to full-time writers. The one thing all have in common is an interest in writing about aspects of Croatia. 

Meet the entire team below, and if you would like to join them as a TCN contributor, please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Željka Babić is a copywriter, content writer, children's fiction writer with an academic and entrepreneurial background.She lives in Germany, where she tried to hide from Absurdistan's chaos she couldn't cope with any more. Now, she is discovering the bad, the good, and…
Aaron Antwine is the owner of the Hurricane Hostel located in Split, Croatia. He and his wife, Ashley Paris, are Americans that traveled the world and fell in love with Split five years ago. Aaron moved to Split two years ago to…
Rođen 1980. u Zagrebu. Nakon završetka psihologije na FFZG završava i Executive MBA na Cotrugli Business School. Educirao se na NLP Leadership Academy i kao projekt menadžer za EU fondove. Prvi posao u odjelu ljudskih potencijala je bilo u tvrtki Ledo, a…
I am a Croatian- South African. A teacher by day and a dreamer at night. My three passions include family, my Croatian culture and heritage and Karate. I am a 2nd dan black belt with many years of training behind me. I…
My name is Ailin Khassen and I am currently living in Zagreb, with my family, as a high school student. My research and writing is rooted from my interest in capturing various stories that inspire others and bring to light new perspectives.…
Lives in Georgetown, Ontario for over 20 years. She is a professor and freelance writer for several media outlets in Croatia. A graduate of Zagreb University and York University Toronto, she has many years of experience as a Croatian language teacher, passionate…
Ana Matulić is from Croatia and lives in the beautiful Dalmatian city of Split. She finished Faculty of Economics in Split in 2018 and has a Masters in Tourism and Hospitality. She is young, enthusiastic, in love with the sea, boats and…
My name is Ana Samodol, I come from Šibenik and I am a second-year student of journalisam at the Faculty of Political Science. What I see as passion in my future job is investigating interesting and less common stories about people, what…
Ana-Maria Hota is the author of the award-winning blogs “Life in Dublin” and “Zivot u Dublinu”, She has been a blogger since 2013. Her blogs cover many cultural and lifestyle topics. The blogs have reached more than 2 million views in 100+…
I'm a political anthropologist, journalist, and a big fan of the Balkan region. I've got my MD in Political Science in Moscow and then spent two years promoting different small and medium-sized enterprises. Besides, I trained my writing skills by reviewing conferences,…
Andrea lives in Minnesota and currently holds the following volunteer positions: President of the Croatian Cultural Society of Minnesota since 2009, an officer with the National Federation of Croatian Americans since 2013 and a board member at the Immigration History Research Center/Archives…
Andrea Pisac is an award-winning fiction writer and blogger. She has a PhD degree in anthropology from Goldsmiths College in London, UK. Her last novel ‘Hakirana Kiti’ [Hacked Kiti] was short-listed for Croatia’s best novel in 2014. After spending 10 years the…
Andrew MacDowall is an independent correspondent and analyst covering Central and Eastern Europe, from Poland to Albania. His work has appeared in the Financial Times, Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, and Business New Europe. He is CEE correspondent for CS Monitor's Monitor Global Outlook…
In my early days as a journalist, already in the 80´s, it occurred to me that the only way to write what I want to write is not to be fully employed by anyone. Since 90´ I am a freelancer commissioned in…
Croatian born, raised and based freelance writer who likes to split her time between Rijeka and Istria. She currently enjoys the experience of motherhood – both challenges and rewards – while trying to maintain her sanity. Over the past 15 years since…
Ankica Mamić, owner of the IMC agency, has been a marketing and public relations expert for more than 20 years. Based on her previous work and on her influence in the filed today, she is rightfully referred to as a pioneer of…
A Canadian who traded hockey and beer for nogomet and pivo. You might find him cycling the old road between Kaštela and Split, swimming in the sea when it’s arguably too cold to do so, or ordering a coffee in Croatian with…
Anthony was born in Melbourne to Croatian parents Ante and Ankica, and spent much of his childhood at Melbourne Croatia Soccer Club (as a junior player, supporter and later board member), and Sv. Nikola Tavelic Croatian Catholic Centre (current board member), as…
After years of living abroad, Antonela chose to follow her Croatian roots, scout for opportunities in Croatia and make the most of it. As a Tourism management graduate, she focuses on the travel industry or, more specifically on exploring and sharing experiences…
Ashley Colburn is a two-time Emmy award winning television producer and host. Specializing in travel documentaries and promoting countries worldwide, she has television series airing worldwide, Takeoff with Ashley Colburn and WONDERS, all filmed in more than 30 countries. In addition to…
Meet the TCN Interns: Janja Šestak Hello there, my name is Janja Šestak and I am from a small village named Seketin (near a former capital city of Croatia, can you guess? But no pressure). My hobbies include archery (I hold several state…
Simply a half-Croatian, half-Italian young lady that after completing her tourism studies all over Europe is back in her most beloved place in the world: Hvar! There I’m currently working as a travel agent and tour guide, but I’m always welcoming new…
Barisa Pandza - I'm 30 years old, born in Split and raised in Omiš, live in Zagreb. What else? Father, husband, adventure guide, tour guide, traveller, entrepreneur, history buff, writer and a passionate nature lover.
You can contact Bozidar Jukic through his tourism website, Insider Holidays. - Wine & Food Tours to Discover Croatia.
Carmen is an Australian Croatian, who has been based between Sydney & Korčula for the last 13 years. In Sydney she spent 10 years working for hospitality heavyweight Justin Hemmes (Merivale group) and also, most recently as Food & Beverage director for…
Cliff is Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier in New York City. He has served as sommelier at Beaubourg/Le District, and the Caudalie French Paradox Wine Lounge at the historic Plaza Hotel. Cliff is also a Wine Educator and regularly teaches at…
A half Croat hailing from Canada with a B.A. in Asian Studies. Studies Mandarin in Zagreb (of all the places) and dabbles in freelance writing while building an online business and baking compulsively. Has taken an interest in both writing and global…
Cyndie Burkhardt is a long-time photographer, storyteller, and world traveler, who also has a professional marketing background. In 2019, Cyndie sold all of her belongings, said goodbye to friends and family, and left her home in New York City to travel and…
Originally from South-East Ireland, I first came to the Croatia in 2009 as part of a backpacking trip. I loved the history and culture so much I decided to scrap the rest of my planned route to spend more time here. I…
Daniela Rogulj was born to Croatian parents in the small, agricultural town of Fallbrook in San Diego, California. Having grown up with a rich Croatian culture, Daniela has never associated herself as American, but firstly Croatian (and Dalmatian). With more than a…
A British expat living in Istria since swapping the rain from the sun, Dave was a photographer in the UK (as well as a year in the States). Now getting back in to photography as the day job - running the property…
Dean is an ambassador to the digital nomad lifestyle, and a remote work advocate Working remotely since 2014, he has traveled to more than 100 countries since.Founder of online communities, investor, and a public speaker - helping individuals, businesses, and governments to adopt and adapt to the future of work. You…
An expat who has made Vukovar his home after spending many years living and working in exotic places such as Barcelona, Moscow, Sydney and Budapest. A father of 3 children all of whom have the privilege of carrying two passports! He lives…
Dear Leader Joe aka Vin Diesel Poor People, Lifestyle Blogger/Influencer and Gastro Snob, Photographer for Parties and Funerals, PR and Marketing Guru, Consulting GOD, Copywriter, Friend of the Rich and Famous. Follow Dear Leader Joe on Instagram
Debora is a native Brazilian, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Before moving to Split, Debora worked for 5 years on cruise ships as a kids’ and teenagers’ entertainer. After visiting 5 continents and more than 30 countries, she married a…
I just want a better Croatia. Have you heard about CROMADS?
The good spirit of Zagreb, is a title that has a special place in the hearts of the citizens of my city. The spirit became a folk legend through the writing of Pavao Pavličić who created the Spirit and used him as…
In September 2020, I graduated in journalism from the Faculty of Political Sciences in Zagreb. I'm passionate about traveling and writing travel reports, as well as covering interesting lifestyle-related stories. My previous journalistic experience refers to writing and editing articles for the…
My name is Dora Naletilić and I was born in a historic city of Vinkovci and raised in a town near it called Ivankovo. I am 25 years old and I majored as Interdisciplinary MA in Cultural Studies, course Media Culture, which…
Freelance translator, tourist guide and English teacher. Lover of all things English, Portuguese and French, a passionate DIY-er, a (very) amateur photographer, Potterhead and hoarder who likes to eat dark chocolate, drink good coffee, listen to David Bowie, read Terry Pratchett, and…
Elizabeth Wilson is a teacher, reader, writer, and lover of languages. She started out in Connecticut, USA but considers herself always a Texan.  A graduate of Smith College, she has many years experience as a teacher, publicist, and fanatic promoter of whatever…
Né à Paris d’un père croate de la région de Lika et d’une mère française, Emmanuel a appris le dialecte local croate dans sa famille bien avant de se familiariser avec la langue usuelle. Avide d’Europe et de découvertes, il a vécu…
33 years old Originally from Norway Moved to Croatia in 2020 with Croatian girlfriend Representing Crossminton Club Zagreb and The Norwegian National team in Crossminton, a racketsport that can be describes as a mix of tennis and badminton Playing padel tennis, golf…
After graduating as MA of Economics in Split (with semester spent in Stockholm and London), Filipa decided to stay in her hometown to develop her business ideas. She started to build her business in tourism during her education and first work experiences…
Forrest spent his early childhood in a small town in Northern Wisconsin 40 km south of Lake Superior, where he was a short bike ride away from his Croatian grandmother, great aunt, uncles and many cousins. He arrived in Zagreb by train…
Moved to Croatia from Liverpool in 2019 to avoid the fallout from Brexit. Trying hard to understand Croatia and its officialdom, stamping of forms and language! 
Frank retired from the FCO a few years ago. After working in Zagreb he and his wife bought a house in Vrboska, where he spends ever more of his time. He offers the Vrboska perspective from his chair among the intelligentsia in…
Hi there. Born and bred in Johannesburg South Africa I am what qualifies as a Jack of no trades and master of less. Currently I live in Switzerland with my wife and we intend to spend more and more time in Croatia,…
Gina Jaram is first generation Canadian and was born in Vancouver, Canada to Croatian parents. Gina made her career for many years in the Seniors industry, specializing in Communications, Web & Social Media management as well as Executive Management. She has just…
Born in Zagreb, raised in Split, an ex-journalist on local radio and national TV, changing his career to business and discovering that it can be less lucrative than journalism. Has expirience in trading, traveling, sport reporting and pub crawling. Deeply in love…
Goran Jungvirth (Masters degree in Comparative Politics) has 18 years experience in the media business. He workes in various positions - as a multimedia journalist, editor, producer and creator of media projects. He has been working for international media and organizations since…
Goran Podunavac has been working for ten years now as a primary school teacher in Slavonia and Baranja. He likes cycling, good photography, watching tennis, traveling with friends and studying Spanish.
Tourism news portal HrTurizam.hr is meant for the tourism sector and has positioned itself as the leading independent expert tourism media in Croatia. The business model is based as a channel of direct communication and sales to the tourism sector. HrTurizam.hr has…
Born and raised in Venezuela, Gustavo has made his way to a chilled life in Varazdin, via Berlin. An eternal optimist working for a brighter future for all, Gustavo has been working in the fintech industry with a Croatian global market leader. 
Hannah is fortunate to be able to combine her love of music and writing both here in Istria and in the UK, contributing to several music publications. A successful interior designer in the UK, her passion for sound is at the forefront…
Heather Wynn is an American expat, who's been based in Europe for 20 years. She is currently enjoying the digital nomad lifestyle as a freelance Tour Director and travel writer. When she isn't on the road for work, she splits her time between…
Croatian News Agency is the government-owned national news agency of Croatia. It was established on 26 July 1990. The agency is based at Marko Marulić Square in the Lower Town neighbourhood in central Zagreb. www.hina.hr
Hrvoje Bubić is 30 years old and from Solin, He is a Bachelor of Marine Fisheries and a member of the art association DADAnti as the Head of the music department.   He makes lots of noise as Melvin Harkonnen and  writes…
  Upon his return from five years of living in New York, Igor entered the Croatian media industry as a photojournalist and navigated it for 15 years. Throughout those years he created or joined projects involving festivals, workshops and other events. After…
Igor Rudan is a Professor of International Health and Molecular Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, UK. He is the Director of the Centre for Global Health and the WHO Collaborating Centre. He graduated from the Zagreb University of Medice, Croatia, in…
Irmak Erol is an entrepreneur, aged 29, born in Turkey, residing in Croatia since age 13. Her creative journey began a year ago when she found herself in the midst of a transition period, parallelly occupied with visual arts, media production and…
Iva's first childhood memories are connected to traveling. As a 4-year old, she took a train from Zagreb to Zabok with a family's friend and stayed for 2 weeks of exploration in the lovely Zagorje countryside without getting homesick. Later she finished…
Iva was born in Osijek. She is currently a student of English language and literature and Phonetics in Zagreb. She covers stories she cares deeply about. Loves travel, literature and movies.
Iva was born and raised in Zagreb, where she obtained a degree in chemistry. After a brief and not-quite-pleasant attempt of achieving a career in pharmaceutical industry, she decided to pursue a lifestyle of a freelancer, working on various projects mostly from…
Ivana Domic is a Croatian-Australian born and raised in Melbourne. A journalism graduate from RMIT University interested in politics and international affairs, she currently works as a breaking news analyst focusing on Europe at a tech company. Ivana grew up with great…
Ivana Šepak is native Croatian, born in Zagreb and raised in Ivanić Grad. When she moved in 2005. to attend the American College of Management and Technology, it was love at first sight with Dubrovnik. She has mostly worked in the tourism…
Another foreigner on Hvar - born and raised in Slovakia, living in Jelsa since 2007. After some working experience in sales and marketing in hospitality industry on the island, I decided to become a full time mother - best decision ever made!!…
It's been about 25 years since Ivica entered the world of media, and in that time he has worked with dozens of radio stations, daily newspapers, magazines, news portals, etc. As a war reporter he covered fighting in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, as…
Ivo Jurcic is a native Croatian, born and raised in Rijeka, a Croatian city known for it's strong alternative presence and liberal viewpoints. He's a philosophy student with plans of majoring journalism and has been ghostwriting and blogging for years. I started…
Rodio sam se 1964. u Zagrebu, a živim u Samoboru. S vinom sam počeo ljubovati u pubertetu uz oca, također Ivu, vinara amatera koji me naučio poštivati vino. Početkom devedesetih godina prošlog stoljeća počeo sam pisati o vinu u Večernjem listu. Objavio…
Journalist, slam poet and writer from Zagreb, Croatia. Writes for various small and third sector media in Croatia. Follow his poetry originally written in English: https://ivorzk.medium.com/.
Jacob was born in Nova Scotia, Canada to a British Canadian father and a Croatian Canadian mother. Because of his father’s work, much of Jacob’s youth was spent moving between cities and provinces across the country. As a result, Jacob describes himself…
Coming from Oakville which is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada and moving to Osijek has been a great change. I wanted to do something in my field with a little bit more adventure, and bring a positive change…
Jan Albers, born and raised in Germany by a father from Friesland and a Croatian mother with roots from Olib, he moved back to Croatia in 2010 to pursue new horizons. Falling in love he decided to stay and never regretted ever…
A student of journalism at the Faculty of Political Science in Zagreb, who writes about rarely covered people and events in media. An eternal optimist that people and things can be better.
Dubrovnik born and bred, Jelena has spent the last six years studying and working in five different countries until she got hit by a wave of nostalgia and decided to return to the Old Continent. An art and architecture historian as well…
Jennifer Barsky is an international development professional a health coach and certified yoga instructor. Originally from Montreal, Canada, she now lives in Zagreb with her husband and three children. She can be reached at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Joe Orović left his native New York City in 2013 for his ancestral home on the Dalmatian island of Iž to make olive oil, catch fish and continue a decade-long career as a journalist. (Guess which one he’s having trouble with.) His…
Born in Lima with Croatian heritage, now living in Zagreb after spending some time in Rijeka and Split. I decided to live an adventure, and chose the country where my bloodline started. I studied Audiovisual Communications, hopefully to become a filmmaker one…
Julia Kantić is a writer and web developer who spends her time between Croatia, England, and France.  She’s currently writing a novel, rustling up web content, and taking care of her kids (including the big one who poses as her husband). She…
Raised and educated in Zadar, lives and works in Zagreb. Desk jockey by day, keyboard presser by night. Enjoys food, music, movies, books, comics and photography. Can often be seen arguing with a dachshund.
I was born in Germany in 1993 to Croatian parents who had fled the war. My family moved back to Vukovar in 1999 because, as they say, there was no place like home. From them I inherited a passion for all things…
Katarina Bučić is a writer and poet born and raised in Toronto, Canada by first generation Croatian immigrant. She has now returned to the motherland and is living in Zadar, Croatia. Katarina has a long history in creative arts and has a…
Katherine Kurelja, Co-Founder, Back Bay Agency Katherine is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Branding & Marketing at Back Bay Agency. She is focused on helping Croatian firms expand their market abroad, specifically in North America. With over 20 years of marketing and…
I first visited Dubrovnik in the early 1980’s as part of a school Mediterranean Cruise trip.  For many years I wanted to return for a longer visit and finally achieved this in 2013. I have been a regular visitor since, at various…
Zagreb-born theatre enthusiast and bookworm currently studying law at the University of Zagreb. Avid supporter of small businesses of any kind. Always on the lookout for interesting events or places to visit in Croatia.
Katherine “Kit” Pepper is an American wine writer living in Split. She first came to Croatia on wine business in 2007 and was a strong proponent of Croatian wine at her New York City wine shop, Kit’s Underground Wine & Spirits. Her…
I'm a young author, content creator and marketing specialist that has worked for years in the sports and (with) the media. After almost a decade in Zagreb I've returned home to Čakovec. I'm absolutely thrilled not to let down my English teacher…
Krešimir Macan, communication consultant and Manjgura agency owner Kresimir is a Croatian public relations professional and business consultant specialized in crisis management, strategic communication in politics and social media. He runs his own consulting agency – Manjgura (http://manjgura.hr), one of the first…
Kristiana Banđen is a first gen Croatian born in Canada; her parents were both born and raised in Croatia. Having travelled to Croatia and around Europe annually while growing up, Kristiana developed a love for traveling, which included moving to Sydney, Australia…
Born to a musical family in the Philippines, Kyla started playing the violin at the age of 3. Learning do-re-mi before her ABC's, she developed a natural affinity to arts - the literary arts, the visual arts and her favourite, the performing arts.…
Professional journalist with over 20 years of experience in all main forms of mass communication (TV, publishing, and the Internet). For the last ten years I’ve been learning the ropes of the sailing world, covering sailing events, boating industry and topics related…
Croatian > British English translator, author and editor. Co-author alongside Paul Bradbury of the book Croatia, A Survival Kit for Foreigners, which is available on Amazon in both paperback and on Kindle, as well as on the shelves here in Croatia at…
Probably echoing many a foreigner in these lands, Lee found his way to Croatia to start a new life - and while here decided to get married, because why not? Having spent over a decade reading history, philosophy, and politics at University,…
Lidija Ivanek SiLa is an award-winning artist. During her University years in Croatia she was a director of small buiseness, a doctor of veterinary medicine and after 13 years working as vet, she decided to switch the profession and become full-time artist.…
Luca Kozina is a freelancer from Split with more than 2 years of working experience in digital marketing. A writer at heart.
Luca MacCormick is a Croatian student studying Film in Edinburgh, Scotland. His interests are in filmmaking, journalism and stand-up comedy. I’ve also heard he likes to write in third person. Where you can find his films: https://vimeo.com/user52036559 Where you can find his…
I am 60 year-old Belgian citizen, who has been living in Beli Manastir since 2008, having worked for the Belgian army for 35 years, including many missions in foriegn countries. Contact Luka on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
Singapore-born and raised, Lyn always had an inclination to move beyond its shores, searching for new adventures and fresh experiences. As a result, she has had amazing opportunities to live in numerous countries including Australia, Canada, Dubai, France, Switzerland and Sweden. In…
Maja Dežulović is a South African/Croatian writer. Her first passion is poetry and she has written across various genres and media over her career, primarily in English and increasingly in Croatian. She lives and runs an international art gallery in her ancestral…
Maja Kuzmanović is a correspondent for the Croatian media in Turkey, tour guide, translator, and an eternal archaeology Ph.D. student.
After spending some time in London and graduating from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies,with a degree in English and Czech language and literature, Maja decided to return to her hometown ofKorčula to live there with her family. She soon became…
Marc Rowlands is a writer with a background in music, culture and travel journalism. He has written for UK titles such as The Observer, The Face, Mixmag, DJ Mag, Attitude magazine and Resident Advisor and held editorial roles at The Guardian, City Life…
I am a 28-year-old graduate of the Medical High School and of the Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Department of Environmental protection at the University of Montenegro. I wrote my first scientific article in 2009, which triggered my passion for science journalism.…
I am a student of archaeology (2nd year of Master's degree) at University of Zadar.    By origin, I am from Semeljci, a small village in Slavonia and I am 24 years old.   Interested mainly in a triangle of heritage (archaeological),…
Final-year Communication, Media and Journalism student at the University of Buckingham, based in Metković. After growing up in East Africa, Marina decided to pursue her passion for lifestyle and travel journalism. The thought of coming back to Croatia never crossed her mind…
Freelance journalist and tourist guide. Born and raised in Slavonia. Gratuated in accounting on faculty of economics and in public administration on faculty of law. In focus of his interests is local gastronomy, wine and craft beer production, outdoor sports, natural and…
The work of Osijek photographers, Mario Romulić and Dražen Stojčić, is not only friendship based, but also they share joint passion towards photograph as well as many other aspects of their careers. The cooperation started more than eight years ago after Mario…
I was born and raised in Split where I live all my life. Throughout life, I have worked in several branches but predominantly in the gaming and gambling industry. I spend my free time following local politics and take interest in history…
The result of an experiment of creating an individual with no particular cultural identity. A slight mishap in The Hague created a peculiar strain of Crolombian, later seasoned with life in Africa and the States. Finally decided to settle back in Croatia…
For more from Marko Rakar, follow his blog, www.mrak.org 
I have lived and worked as a freelance Croatian-English translator and proofreader in Rijeka since 2003. Originally from Brighton in England, I have been involved in hundreds of cultural, museum, exhibition, academic, arts, music, literary and publishing projects for many clients all…
Matt Moyers was born and raised in the United States in Santa Rosa, California. However, he always wondered how it would feel to trace his roots and live in the land of his ancestors. He thought, what an adventure that would be!…
In Split, Croatia since 2015, he dedicates his time to promoting and developing social entrepreneurship, as well as supporting the start-up and permaculture scenes. When he's not in the office he can be found up a mountain or dirtying his fingers.
Born on the very last day of 1986, Michel Percan was raised and educated in the old and historical city of Pula in the region of Istria. In the early days, perhaps as part of both Balkan heritage and Istrian multiculturalism, he…
Working with Internet portals for 10 years, and in bussiness with web sites and Internet marketing over 8 years, Mihael has gained a lot of experience in jobs such as editor of Osijek online city portal (now OsijekNews.hr portal), Internet portal DobreVijesti.info…
Mihaela Šego teaches Croatian to foreigners, is the owner of CRO to go – Croatian for foreigners language school, ands also a blogger, mom, and funny short stories author, born and raised in Karlovac, the town on four rivers. She’s lived in…
Mira Dujela was born in Zadar, but after only 2 months she moved with her family to Rome. Having started so young to travel, she sees exactly in this Adriatic baptism the special link she has with the sea, which gives her…
Mirella-Marie ‘Katarina’ Radman is a screenwriter, blogger, and investigative journalist. She was born in Yugoslavia in 1973 and has lived in Croatia, Canada, Belgium and the United States. She studied at the University of Toronto (Victoria College) where she earned a B.A. (1996)…
Miro Bandalo, D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic, international lecturer, corporate consultant, author, and educator. As a health expert and educator, he is driven by the conviction that each of us has the potential for greatness and unlimited abilities. Above all, he…
Mischa is best known for founding her multi-award-winning NGO fighting food waste and hunger in England. She was both nominated and recognised as one of the top most influential women in Suffolk where she grew up, and currently lives in the city…
Miso Mihocevic is a former fashion model, the former general manager of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, a colonel of the Croatian Army, a producer of theatre and opera, an event manager, interpreter/translator, accomplished actor and columnist.
Nataša Kalauz is an international trade and policy expert holding previous roles such as Head of Programme for UN Development Programme, strategic advisor in the Croatian Government and a former Director of Trade & Investment at the British Embassy in Zagreb. She…
Nikolina Demark - art historian, obsessed with architecture. Insatiable consumer of words, food and pop culture. Spends most of her time reading and writing, and just in case that wasn't nerdy enough, organizes a pub quiz in her spare time. Lived in…
Norm Bour is a travel writer and blogger who teaches others how to “travel younger.” A Baby Boomer who permanently left the US in February 2019, Norm stays at different locations six weeks at a time, with no intention of stopping. When…
Patrick Galeski is a 41-year-old Canadian citizen that has lived in Varaždin, Croatia since 2006. His original intention was to participate in a one-year internship in Croatia, finish his business degree, and return to Canada. As is the case with many foreigners…
A Brit who swapped the rain of his native Manchester for the sun of his adopted Hvar via Somalia, I have been living full-time in Croatia since 2003.  After various failed get-rich-quick ideas, I embarked on an online writing career, which although…
My name is Paula Anić and I'm a 2nd-year student of journalism at the Faculty of Political Science in Zagreb. I am 20 years old and live with my parents and sister in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. Ever since I…
I was born in 1988 to a Croatian household, 2 Argentinean parents, 4 Croatian grandparents that went to Argentina in the '40s, since I was a kid I've been inclined to reading everything and anything, which eventually led me to writing, be…
Peter Ellis writes about local food and wine, these days in Istria, although he wrote restaurant reviews when he lived in London. His addiction to Istrian food knows no bounds. He claims to have been thin when he first came to Istria.…
Originally from the UK, John and Rachael moved to the Dalmatian Island of Korcula in 2010 after falling in love with the location during a back-packing trip around Europe. Wanting to share their passion with visitors to the island they set up…
Currently an undergraduate student at Arizona State University pursuing a degree in sustainability as well as working towards earning a certificate in sustainable food systems. I am an American student who has studied abroad in Florence, Italy and fell in love with…
I am from Ljubljana, where I was born and educated. My second home is at my grandparents in the gorgeous region between Drava and Mura river – Medjimurje, where I lived for the first three years of my life. So the knowledge…
Roderick Wilde is a businessman who lives half his time in Knin with his Croatian wife and the other half in the U.S. in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula. He is also the founder and Executive Director of the Historic Electric…
Ex-entrepreneur with a diploma in German language and literature – working in the HR industry within the DACH market for diverse clients, primarily in the IT industry, responsible strategic alignment of key HR topics and operational design, as well as for general…
Vancouverite. New Mama. Passionate Writer. UBC Business Graduate. Certified Yoga Teacher. Marketing Professional. Blogger. Coffee lover. Globetrotter. Water baby. Sailor in the making. Optimist til the end.
Apart from being a positive cry of approval in the Anglosaxon world – WOW is the name of an association - „Women on wine“ (or in Croatian ŽIV – Žene i vino). Founded by journalist, editor and writer Sanja Muzaferija, it gathers…
A Croatian girl born in Split, where she graduated the First language high school. Her love of knowledge, journalism and new experiences took her to Zagreb, where she's studying Political Science. Until now, she has worked two seasons in tourism, and during…
Sarah-Jane Begonja packed up her life as Marketing Manager in Australia and now along with her husband and son calls a small Croatian village home. SJ first fell in love with Croatia in 2000 and now shares her passion for discovering Croatia…
Sasa Cvetojevic is a successful entrepreneur with years of experience in the healthcare sector, mobile communications industry and supply chain management. He is the founder and owner of a number of companies and health care institutions in Croatia. Sasa is also actively…
I was born in Osijek, Slavonia region, spent my childhood and youth there. For the last 18 years I have lived in the gorgeous little town of Omiš, Central Dalmatia region. Over the time I became split between the two destinations: Slavonia…
Shannon is a person of many passions and ideas. She’s a traveler, writer, a yoga teacher, and an avid student of the human condition. She’s also the founder of Inspired Croatia – a non-profit organization that helps to bring depth and creativity…
Silvia is a writer and translator currently on a long-term sabbatical due to health-related reasons. In her spare time, she enjoys (naturist) beaches, dancing, exercise and meditation. 
Freelancer - journalist of Glas Slavonije daily newspaper and photographer, member of FIJET Croatia (World Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers) Executive Board. Winner of HZSN award for work/activities in local media.2009. Now living in Moscow (Russia) and Klokočevci (Croatia). I am…
Freelance translator, English tutor, film & photography enthusiast, avid festivalgoer, chocolate fiend and an amateur philosopher. Born and raised in Zagreb, where she still lives. Sonja has recently obtained an MA degree in English and Russian, so her long, steep climb up…
Srecko lives in New York City and currently works as a swimming & physical education teacher for the New York City Department of Education and adjunct lecturer for the City University of New York. He is an internationally recognized educational expert and…
Stefan Karlo Rajic, I have a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Philosophy, currently studying a Masters of International Relations at La Trobe university in Melbourne, Australia. My primary research is currently focused on Russia, the Balkans and Geopolitics.
Steve Good is another transplanted Canadian. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in English, a teaching credential and a law degree (LL.B.), and has been a teacher, lawyer, business communications consultant and college English professor. He’s also the co-author of The Student’s…
Steve Gaunt was born at a very early age in Leeds. In his twenties, he started to travel through Europe and America. In November, 1991 while working for a tour operator he volunteered to in the Croatian forces in the Homeland War…
Croatian American activist originally from Minnesota; lived 28 years in the Washington, D.C. area; co-founder and officer now for 23 years with the National Federation of Croatian Americans; number one charity is working with Special Olympics in Croatia; served as congressional political…
Born and raised in magnificent Cleveland, Ohio, Steve is a writer, video producer and photographer who caught the travel bug early and promptly left his Midwest confines after finishing up at The Ohio State University with degrees in business and film. He's since…
Ex underwear model and former ham actor Stuart Jameson has been exploring planet earth for 6 years, but finally decided to end such mischief-making and chose to settle in Zagreb. Now claiming to be plying his trade as a writer, he occasionally updates lookingforstu.com with brutally…
Born in Canada, to parents that came from Croatia’s Slavonia region but with roots in Lika, Zagorje, Bosnia and Slovenia, it’s understandable that embracing multiculturalism and coexistence would be important forces driving the passion for travel and the most international of languages:…
Tanja J. Polegubic runs Saltwater, a Mediterranean cowork space, and is launching new business projects in Dalmatia. A communications professional by trade, Tanja transitioned into entrepreneurship upon landing on Croatian shores - and reading a lot of Seth Godin. Her business is…
Freelance translator and interpreter of English, Russian and Crotian languages, I share my living and working periods of time between Split and Gothenburg as of recently. I was working as English teacher in secondary public school for 20 years after which I…
For Tara, her initial encounter with the Croatian coastline in the Summer of 2016 meant love at first sight. Naturally, it held a magnetic pull and she decided to plant her flag in Dalmatia, Split. A creative, go-getter she has a keen…
Tash Pericic, hails from the land of the long white cloud – the beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand for those of you who don’t get the reference. After managing restaurants in New Zealand, Australia and even a stint for Gordon Ramsay in London,…
A Kiwi in Croatia meets a Dalmatian from California. The rest is history. Tash Pericic & Daniela Rogulj takeover
An ex-synchronized swimmer who ended up in the kitchen. Majored in cultural anthropology and Turkish. Doesn't know much about politics but has an abundant knowledge of spices. Loves to eat, drink and write. When she manages to save up some money she travels,…
Croatian born, raised in Melbourne, with enough traveling back and forth to always be an expat. After many years working with children with special needs, the time came to pack up and move back to Croatia, where we've decided to settle. Time…
I was born in what is in my humble opinion the most beautiful corner of the world - Split, Croatia. I got my bachelor’s degree from the University of Split, Faculty of business, economics, and tourism. I am currently living in Ljubljana,…
Born in Newport Beach, raised in San Diego this Southern California native can't live without the sun and sea and living on the Dalmatian Coast means she doesn't have to. After studying International Business with a double minor in Spanish and Portuguese…
Half British, half Italian and living in Croatia for the past 8 years, I have had the luxury of taking time off work to start a family after marrying a Croat and leaving my hometown of London, where I studied Tourism Management…
Lived in Zagreb for 23 years then moved to Sunderland in the UK to achieve Master's Degree in Sports Journalism and now living in Kraków, Poland. Have Bachelor's degree in journalism from Faculty of Political Science, Zagreb. Worked as a sports journalist…
I left Hong Kong and moved to Split in January 2011 after meeting my husband outside the kazaliste in 2007 and getting married in 2008. We have been welcoming guests to our apartments in Radunica since 2014. I also work as a…
Freelance translator, journalist and TV producer. Born and raised in Zagreb, graduated in international relations from the University of London. Worked as a producer for Croatian Television, and later as a freelance TV producer. As a translator, translated about twenty books and…
Main areas of academic and research interest: political theory, theory of democracy, transition and transformation in post-communist and post-conflict societies, organizational theory, industrial relations, industrial democracy and gender studies. I have published scientific work and lectured in all of these areas. 1975…
You can learn more about the work of Vice Rudan at www.vicerudan.com
Translator (German, Croatian, English), guide and unacknowledged blogging genius. Born and lives in Pula, Istria, Croatia. Educated in Germany, Croatia and the United States, economics graduate. Currently beginning to prepare to train for pulling himself up by his bootstraps. Married with children.…
Born in London, UK and raised in Zagreb, Croatia, I’ve enjoyed my childhood and adolescent years in the nation's capital as well as many summers on the Dalmatian coast. Although I’ve since relocated to London for exciting new career opportunities in the…
Born in London, where her Croatian parents had finished up as refugees from the Second World War, Vivian Grisogono lived in England for most of her life, but came to live permanently on Hvar when the opportunity rose in 2004. Educated at…
I was born in Šibenik in 1984 where I have lived most of my life. I'm an IT professional since 2013 working for a big hosting company, father of two awesome boys. I lived in Zagreb for a couple of years, but…
Marion & Zdravko Podolski   The husband and wife team from GoHvarblog.com have been writing about their love of Croatia and the island of Hvar for almost 10 years now. Covering all kinds of wide-ranging subjects from renaissance literature to tectonic activity…
I was born in Split, but grew up in Sarajevo. Then I continued my growing up in Scotland, London and Australia. I have spent most of my working life in casinos and hospitality, and in 2006 I returned home, but this time…
Zoran Pejović is a hotelier, entrepreneur, public speaker, opinion writer and a world traveller, currently based in Croatia, with a hospitality career spanning two decades, three continents and all of the seas. He co-owns famed Wine & Cheese Bar Paradox in Split,…

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