Honey cake is one of the most popular traditional desserts in Croatia. It consists of thin layers of biscuit made with honey and vanilla flavored cream filling. This version contains both vanilla and cocoa which gives it just the right amount of sweetness. It makes a great accompaniment with tea or coffee. For the biscuit [...]
People often pass this city in favor of Croatia’s sunny coastlines but Zagreb is well worth a visit too. Since becoming the official capital of Croatia in 1991, this city is now evolving into its own with an appealing medley of old and new elements. Here are some of the city’s best highlights. Cathedral of [...]
As many as 768 people grouped together today to dress in black and yellow to create the biggest human smiley face in the world on Zagreb’s main square. Their efforts were said to have broken the Guinness World Record, smashing the previous record, which involved 551 participants and was reached in Riga. You can watch a [...]
Since the collapse of the communist regime in the early 1990’s, much of Central and Eastern Europe has seen rapid growth in tourism. Each year, more and more people are travelling to the region. From ancient castle to cathedrals, superb cafés and restaurants, UNESCO world heritage sites, beautiful landscapes, top-class shopping and nightlife – Central and [...]
Overview Zlatan Plavac is a rare full-bodied wine from the Dalmatian island of Hvar in Croatia. The wine is made from selected grapes of the variety Plavac Mali, a blend between Zinfandel and Dobricic grapes. Croatian wine has a long history dating back to 5th century B.C. Recent historical findings suggest that wine in Croatia existed hundreds of years [...]
Here’s something you don’t see everyday! Last weekend, Croatians cooked up what they claim to be the world’s largest sausage measuring 530 metres. Hundreds of locals gathered in the main square of Vinkovci in the country’s east and grilled the giant sausage, made with 400 kilograms of pork, 10 kilos of salt, 2.5 kilos of [...]
