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 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 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.

Marijana Cuvalo 6/22/23 Marijana Cuvalo 6/22/23

How Do You Say ‘Thank You’ In Croatian?

This morning, I went to a new butcher shop in my neighbourhood.

Marijana Cuvalo 6/14/23 Marijana Cuvalo 6/14/23

Things to See and Do in Split, Omiš, Imotski, and the Makarska Rivijera (Summer 2023)

Recently, a cousin asked me to recommend a few places and things to do in the area, and I put a short list together. Then I thought, why not share some of it here?

Marijana Cuvalo 5/10/23 Marijana Cuvalo 5/10/23

Take A Picture; It Will Last Longer

Some take pictures to escape. I take pictures to be present.

Marijana Cuvalo 3/11/23 Marijana Cuvalo 3/11/23

Exploring Croatia: The Path of Brave Women (Put Hrabrih Žena)

Yesterday, I was led on a hike and tour by a newly formed group of creative storytellers -the Association of Tourist Guides Makarska Rivijera i Zabiokovlje.