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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).”
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.
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?