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Sanja Croata
May 20, 20220 min read


Mandragora / Mandrake
Mandragora se smatra jednom od najstarijih čudesnih biljaka u svijetu, a u Hrvatskoj raste na samom jugu, u Konavlima. Mandrake is considered one of the oldest miraculous plants in the world, and in Croatia, it grows in its very south, in Konavle. Najzanimljiviji dio biljke je njezin korijen, jer podsjeća na tijelo čovjeka. The most interesting part of the plant is its root because it resembles the human body. U vrijeme antike ova se biljka zbog svojih halucinogenih svojstava
Sanja Croata
May 16, 20221 min read


Riječ dana / Croatian Word Of The Day
Suncokret / Sunflower sunce - sun okretati - to turn
Sanja Croata
May 13, 20221 min read


Vjetrovi u Hrvatskoj / The Winds of Croatia
Tramontana je hladan i suh vjetar koji puše sa sjevera Hrvatske. Tramontana is a cold, dry wind blowing from the north of Croatia. Češći je zimi. It is more common in the winter. Snižava temperature, a donosi lijepo vrijeme. It lowers temperatures while bringing nice weather. Bura je snažan, hladan vjetar koji puše od sjeveroistoka do jadranske obale Italije, Slovenije i Hrvatske. Bora is a strong, cold wind that blows from the northeast to the Adriatic coast of Italy, Slov
Sanja Croata
May 7, 20222 min read


Riječ dana / Croatian Word Of The Day
Kišobran / Umbrella kiša - rain braniti - to protect, to defend
Sanja Croata
May 6, 20221 min read


Riječ dana / Croatian Word Of The Day
Travanj / April trava - grass
Sanja Croata
Apr 30, 20221 min read


Život na otoku / Living on an island
otok Lopud Hrvatski otoci su posebni, more je prozirno i tirkizno, a stjenovite plaže su čiste. Croatian islands are extraordinary, the water is transparent turquoise, and rocky beaches are pristine. Tiho je i udaljeno od civilizacijske vreve. It’s quiet and removed from civilization’s hustle and bustle. Ali, kada turisti odu u listopadu, restorani, kafići i trgovine se počinju zatvarati. But once the tourists leave in October, restaurants, bars, and shops start to close. Vri
Sanja Croata
Apr 25, 20221 min read


Riječ dana / Croatian Word Of The Day
Zagreb - glavni grad Hrvatske Glavni grad / Capital glavni - main grad - city
Sanja Croata
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Riječ dana / Croatian Word Of The Day
Vinograd / Vineyard vino - wine grad - city
Sanja Croata
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Zašto vozimo skutere? Why do we ride scooters?
Ceste u dalmatinskim gradovima mogu biti jako male, uske i strme. Many roads in Dalmatian cities can be very small, narrow, and steep. Parking je uvijek gnjavaža, a promet ljeti zna biti katastrofa. Parking is always a hassle and traffic in summer can be a complete mess. Zgodno je imati mali motor koji se može provlačiti između auta i parkirati na malo prostora - besplatno. It is more convenient to have a small motorbike that can weave in and out of the cars and find parking
Sanja Croata
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Tiramola - Traditional Clothes Lines
Jedan od mojih omiljenih prizora u Dalmaciji je rublje koje visi na tiramoli ispred kuće. One of my favorite scenes in Dalmatia is the laundry hanging on the line just outside of the house. Ovo je način života većine ljudi u Dalmaciji, a vizualni prikaz stvarno oslikava kulturu i stil života Dalmatinaca. This is a way of life for most people in Dalmatia and the visual really depicts the culture and lifestyle of Dalmatian people. Vrlo malo domova u Hrvatskoj ima sušilicu za ru
Sanja Croata
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Sunce, more, kava
Ljeto, sunce, more i dobra kava - što ti više treba? Summer, sun, sea and a good coffee - what more could you ask for? Plaža. Sladoled i kupaći kostim. Dugi dani, kratke noći. Toplo vrijeme i školski praznici. The beach. Ice cream and a swimsuit. The days are long, the nights are short. Warm weather and school holidays. Prijatelji, sol na koži, pjesma. Brod. Vjetar u kosi. Sreća. Friends, salt on your skin, a song. A boat. I feel the wind in my hair. Happiness. Otok. Maestral
Sanja Croata
Apr 6, 20221 min read


Idemo na kavu! Let's go get coffee!
U Hrvatskoj kava nije samo piće. In Croatia coffee is not just a drink. Dan počinje s mirisom svježe kuhane kave - prvo kava pa onda sve ostalo. Our day starts with the smell of fresh-made coffee - coffee first and then everything else. Ne mogu zamisliti dan bez bijele kave. I can't imagine a day without latte. Bijela kava Kava je izgovor za druženja i zanimljive razgovore. Coffee is that excuse which leads to meetups and interesting conversations. Kava je ona prijeko potrebn
Sanja Croata
Apr 6, 20221 min read
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