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A Slow Guide to Trogir: A UNESCO Town on a Tiny Island
Compact, car-free and packed with Venetian architecture, Trogir is one of the most elegant historic towns on the Dalmatian coast. Here’s how to make the most of a slow day or two.
Suhozid: A Guide to Croatia's Dry Stone Wall Tradition
Discover the ancient craft of dry stone walling, a UNESCO-recognised tradition that has shaped Croatia's landscape for centuries.
Nijemo Kolo: Croatia's Silent Circle Dance from the Dalmatian Hinterland
Discover the UNESCO-listed silent circle dance from Dalmatia, performed without music to the rhythm of stomping feet and jingling attire.
The Bećarac: A Guide to Slavonia's Witty Folk Song Tradition
Bećarac is a traditional form of humorous folk song from eastern Croatia, known for its improvised, often cheeky couplets. Recognised by UNESCO, it has been a part of Slavonian gatherings for generations.
A Guide to Croatia's Traditional Wooden Toys from Hrvatsko Zagorje
Discover the hand-carved, brightly painted wooden toys that have been a beloved part of childhood in northern Croatia for generations.
The Licitar Heart: Croatia's Edible Symbol of Love
Discover the history and cultural significance of licitar hearts, the ornate gingerbread decorations that have been a beloved Croatian tradition for centuries.
Exploring the Stari Grad Plain: Hvar's Ancient Agricultural Landscape
A walk or cycle through the Stari Grad Plain reveals 2,400 years of continuous farming, stone walls, and vineyards on the island of Hvar.
Lace, Bells and Masks: A Guide to Croatia's Living Traditions on UNESCO's List
From Pag lace to the bell-ringing Halubajski Zvončari, Croatia's UNESCO-recognised traditions are still practised today. Here is how to understand and experience them.
Klapa Singing in Croatia: A Beginner's Guide to the Sound of the Coast
Klapa, the unaccompanied harmony singing of Dalmatia, is one of Croatia's best-loved traditions. Here is what it is, where it comes from and how to hear it at its best.
A Slow Guide to Walking Dubrovnik's City Walls
The medieval walls are the best way to understand Dubrovnik's layout. Here is how to approach the circuit, what you will see and how to make the walk comfortable.