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Category: Croatia

Op-Ed: How To Be The Tourist Croatians Dream Of
Chewonki

Op-Ed: How To Be The Tourist Croatians Dream Of

Lately, mainstream tourism throughout the coast of Croatia has been picking up, and for many Croats and tourists alike this…

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Expat-terns’ Backpacking Club Crawl: Europe Edition
Amsterdam

Expat-terns’ Backpacking Club Crawl: Europe Edition

Let’s not beat around the bush. Europe is a wonderful continent with an interesting collective history, great food, and spectacular…

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A Southern Sliver on the Adriatic: Croatia
Croatia

A Southern Sliver on the Adriatic: Croatia

Wow. I’ve been away from the Midwest for two months and now I’m back for a bit before heading up…

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Dalmatian Delicacies: Must Try Foods in Dubrovnik
Croatia

Dalmatian Delicacies: Must Try Foods in Dubrovnik

Croatian cuisine, like Croatian culture, can be broken down into three subcategories, mixing the country’s Slavic roots with the individual…

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Walking the Walls in Dubrovnik: Touring the Old Town
Croatia

Walking the Walls in Dubrovnik: Touring the Old Town

The city’s photogenic and ancient center, Dubrovnik’s Old Town is a site to behold, full of alleys to explore with…

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The Best Balkan Beaches: Dubrovnik
Croatia

The Best Balkan Beaches: Dubrovnik

When you come to Dubrovnik, there is no doubt that you are going to stop at least at one of…

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Island Hopping: Lopud
Croatia

Island Hopping: Lopud

Croatia, a coastal country across from Italy on the Adriatic Sea, claims thousands of islands, many inhabited, others not. Some…

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Discovering Dubrovnik: Beginning My Balkan Adventure
Croatia

Discovering Dubrovnik: Beginning My Balkan Adventure

For the last few days, I have been in the hot Croatian city of Dubrovnik. Located on the nation’s southern…

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89. No matter where you are or where you all come from, talk to your roommates/suite-mates/partners about what bothers you. Do not let any situation between you all get out of hand.
117. The sprinkles are a must try in Sweden. It’s the little things in life.
40. Do not harass Canadians. Don’t make fun of their stereotypical polite image. The majority are just fabulous, friendly people. You should be so lucky to be Canadian.
16. You don’t need to “dress to impress”, but make an effort to blend into the culture. Wear a scarf, shave, and/or loss the sneakers when appropriate.
93. Make friends with the food truck workers. They are saints.
48. Sometimes life will lead you into a drum circle. Just accept it at this point.
51. You can find the brightest light even in the sheerest darkness. I promise.
104. Vancouver has a bed bug problem. Trust me.
109. It is common in Rwandan culture to have one or two personal talents. What are your talents?
110. Tel Aviv is literally the gayest place ever. Ever. As in, there are so many gay people.

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