From September 2017 onwards, I stayed one year for an exchange at a  partner school in the city of Pula. All my life I had lived in the Rhine-Ruhr area in the west of Germany. It was my second time in Croatia, as a 13-year old I’ve been on a family vacation on a campsite in the vicinity of Rovinj.

The main photo by Zoran Burazerović‎

10 heralds of spring in Croatia

Early spring is the time of a new vegetation cycle, accordingly, the first heralds of spring appear, which is true refreshment after the winter period. Heralds of spring are valuable for the ecosystem because they represent an important source of nectar and pollen for insects. Fruits of nature and its cycles have always had a symbolic connotation for the folk. Humans have established a special relationship with plants and natural phenomena by giving them symbolic meaning. Flowers, which primarily plays an important role in maintaining ecosystems for humans has also an aesthetic, symbolic, and creative meaning. Flowers are part of our lives 'from cradle to grave'. This article deals with 10 heralds of spring in Croatia and explains their symbolism.

Welcome to the greenest place on Earth, Kamačnik canyon! Okay, we're a bit subjective about this, but when you step into this little paradise, you'll realise we were right. If you want to enjoy this untouched nature, the mingling of water and the soothing sound of trees, head to Gorski kotar, near a small town Vrbovsko.

Croatia is hosting 8 different National parks. As they are full of wild nature and preserved beauty, they are protected areas that you need to respect while visiting. If you discover them, you will see true natural jewels of Croatia and amazing animals and plants species that you will hardly find anywhere else. Take a look in our amazing National parks! 

I am sure you know Game of Thrones, this show is one of the most watched TV shows ever, if not the first. For example, its last episode, the dragon and the wolf, is the most watched episode in the whole history of series! I’m sure you are now thinking “Okay, that is great and so, but what does it have to do with Croatia?”. Well, good question my friend! In fact, you may not know but some of the show’s scenes were shot in Croatia!

Here are 17 reasons why you should absolutely never dive in Croatia! If you know more reasons why you should never explore the Croatian undersea world, contact us at the end of the article!