Tag: croatia
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Wanderlust, discovery and a sense of identity: my thoughts on travelling to Croatia during the pandemic
Hans Christian Anderson once said that “to travel is to live.” I’ve been very fortunate to travel to many different places around the world since early childhood. The anticipation prior to boarding a flight is something that never gets old for me. But there is something special to be said when I go to Croatia […]
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Carrying traditions on: learning how to bake my mother’s orahnjača (walnut roll)
Growing up, I remember waking up to the sweet smell of my mother’s orahnjača (walnut roll). At bridal showers, I always gravitated towards the orahnjača on the desert table as it’s not too sweet, nor too heavy and it always goes nicely with a cup of coffee. However, my mother’s recipe is my all-time favourite. […]
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A Croatian Christmas in Canada
To me, Christmas is more than opening presents and decorating a tree. For me, it has, and forever always will be about tradition. Being Croatian, it was important for my parents to pass down their traditions from their homeland to my brother and I. It’s about getting together with friends and family. It’s about faith, charity and […]
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Travelling with children: survival or enjoyment? One mom’s thoughts
We always receive a mixed response when we tell friends and family that we are going to Croatia with our boys. Some people respond by saying “that’s awesome” and others say that we’re “brave.” More often than not, you hear that travelling with children is more of a trip than a vacation. I can see […]
Stilettos and Espressos 