If you look closely, the world is still a very beautiful place.
A Day in the Life of an Expat: Zagreb
My day starts on the balcony with a hot mug of coffee. I watch the leaves falling (or filling in, depending on the season). It’s quiet. The coffee is bitter. (matadorabroad.com)
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Hiking in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
On the old road between Zagreb and Zadar a dense green cover takes over. As the sound of rushing water blocks out everyday noises, you know you’ve reached the Plitvice Lakes National Park. (matadortrips.com)
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5 Creative Ideas for Souvenirs
A souvenir, traditionally speaking, holds the essence of the place it comes from; it packs in the history, the adventures, the culture and the colours of the country. But the more you travel, the quicker you’ll realize that world is, in fact, made in China. Gone are the days when a little curio – the Eiffel tower on the coffee table, or the Chinese tea set in the showcase – held dreams of a distant land. But who says the romance of travel has to die with outsourcing? (matadorgoods.com)
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The sun is screaming down on Zagreb, and fashionistas are greeting it with gladiator sandals and belted whites. The city is undergoing a drastic transformation -from an all-black routine to bright pops of colour, inspiring flowers to burst onto the scene. The air is ripe with strawbwrries and orchids, and so are the street stalls. The heart of Zagreb smells like summer. (everthenomad)
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Delicate strings of cigarette smoke rise up in synchrony, like ballerinas magically suspended in mid-air. Through the haze, and inter-cutting electric blue trams, I trace graffiti smothering the city walls. (hackwriters.com)
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She is known as the Stone Beauty. Over the ages many have vied for her attention: they’ve tried to woo her with castles and riches; they’ve tried to impress her with art; they’ve even fought wars over her. Today I get to see for myself what all the fuss is about. (hindustantimes.com)
These articles are beautifully written! Love your use of language. I especially liked Notes From A Cafe.
Thanks for stopping by Sej!