Marijana Cuvalo 11/5/23 Marijana Cuvalo 11/5/23

Embracing Change

For almost two years, the view from my balcony has been one of my constants during this Adriatic adventure.

Marijana Cuvalo 10/12/23 Marijana Cuvalo 10/12/23

Croatian Connections: Three Social Media Accounts That Highlight Croatia

Navigating this Adriatic Adventure often includes exploring the World Wide Web for relevant Croatian content.

Marijana Cuvalo 9/15/23 Marijana Cuvalo 9/15/23

Exploring Croatia: Five Photos That Made Me Smile

Here are five photos taken of my Adriatic Adventure.

These photos remind me to continue to appreciate the present moment. And that joy is to be found in the little things.

Marijana Cuvalo 9/4/23 Marijana Cuvalo 9/4/23

Things That Made Me Smile (August 2023 Edition)

This was my second August living in Makarska, Croatia. And this is what I have come up with August is my least favourite month in Makarska.

Marijana Cuvalo 8/27/23 Marijana Cuvalo 8/27/23

That End of Summer Scent

At the end of last summer, I was in the car, listening to a Croatian radio station based in Dalmacija, and the announcer said something that stayed with me.

Marijana Cuvalo 8/21/23 Marijana Cuvalo 8/21/23

‘My Best Advice: Don’t Hold Back.’

Recently, a dear friend had some constructive feedback to share about my posts.

Marijana Cuvalo 8/13/23 Marijana Cuvalo 8/13/23

Exploring Croatia: The Island of Vis

In four hours on the Island of Vis in Croatia, I managed to do…very little.

And it was glorious.

Marijana Cuvalo 8/9/23 Marijana Cuvalo 8/9/23

Five Things That Made Me Go Hmm…

Today, I am sharing a list of things that left me thinking/wondering over these last couple of weeks.

You know, the things that made me go, hmm…

Marijana Cuvalo 7/29/23 Marijana Cuvalo 7/29/23

I Have No Idea What To Title This Post So This Will Have To Do

Just because you do it that way in your country, doesn’t mean we do it that way here.

A lesson in cultural awareness through coffee.

Marijana Cuvalo 7/24/23 Marijana Cuvalo 7/24/23

If There’s Room In The Heart, There’s Room For The Butt

There’s a Swedish saying:

“If there’s room In the heart, there is room for the butt (Finns det hjärterum så finns det stärterum).”

Marijana Cuvalo 7/17/23 Marijana Cuvalo 7/17/23

The Magic of Music

While listening to a Croatian radio station in the car a few days ago, I heard the song: A kad dodje proljeće (And When Spring Comes) by Gazde & Sandi.

Marijana Cuvalo 6/27/23 Marijana Cuvalo 6/27/23

Things That Made Me Smile (June 2023 Edition)

So now, because of Catholic guilt- I will attempt to create balance in the world - or at least in my head - and mention six things that made me smile over the last couple of weeks.