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Embracing Change
For almost two years, the view from my balcony has been one of my constants during this Adriatic adventure.
Croatian Connections: Three Social Media Accounts That Highlight Croatia
Navigating this Adriatic Adventure often includes exploring the World Wide Web for relevant Croatian content.
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.
‘My Best Advice: Don’t Hold Back.’
Recently, a dear friend had some constructive feedback to share about my posts.
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…
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.
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).”
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.
How Do You Say ‘Thank You’ In Croatian?
This morning, I went to a new butcher shop in my neighbourhood.
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?
Why Does The Baker Go To Work? He Kneads The Dough
A few days ago, the plan was to make pizza dough.
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.
Exploring Croatia: The Abandoned Children’s Health Resort in Krvavica, Croatia
I see abandoned spaces as a blank canvas. Open to anyone passing through, inviting them to take a moment and be, feel, pause, reflect, and find joy.
Celebrating Beginnings and Endings
I record these musings to remind myself just how delicious life is - sometimes we forget - sometimes I forget- so these entries are a way to remind myself that this adventure (life) should be celebrated - wins, losses, heartbreak, joy - and everything in between