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Beautiful Croatian Advent Stories from Previous Holiday Seasons: Zagreb, Opatija, Hvar

This year’s joyful and colorful Advent season in Croatia will begin in the coming days. Illuminated and ornamented cities, towns, and villages will await the holiday cheer of local and international visitors. As a design and travel writer, I’ll gladly write stories about and take photos of the lovely sights. Until then, let’s remember the […]

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Design & Travel Communications

Celebrating World Television Day: Three Festive Design Stories

November 21st is celebrated as World Television Day. This annual UN observance highlights television’s vital role as a powerful medium for communication, information, education, cultural exchange, and entertainment. As a design & travel communications professional, I often cooperate with TV shows. To celebrate World Television Day, I am writing this blog post, inspired by the […]

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Travel

World Tourism Day Love: 28 Inspiring Travel Quotes

September 27th is World Tourism Day. “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” is this year’s WTD theme, decided by the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization). Primarily, World Tourism Day emphasizes the importance of tourism globally. It highlights the economic, social, political, and cultural roles that tourism plays in countries around the world. As a passionate traveler […]

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Travel

Villa Lesina: How to Design Trendy Villas, Holiday Homes, and Apartments

Discover the modern yet rustic villa design trends – on the creative example of a project by renowned Croatian eco-interior designers and Feng Shui consultants Lana Anderson and Mejra Mitrovich, members of the Community of Interior Designers (ZADIN). A villa that consists of two houses, connected by a bridge, with a sitting area from which […]

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Travel

Dalmatian-Style House: How to Design Trendy Villas, Holiday Homes, and Apartments

Discover the charm of a traditional Dalmatian-style house – on the creative example of a project by renowned Croatian interior designer, Lucija Kolenić, member of the Community of Interior Designers (ZADIN). Contemporary furniture meets traditional architecture, and prevailing green and wood tones enhance relaxation. These are among the design elements of this stone house in […]

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Travel

Villa Lagom: How to Design Trendy Villas, Holiday Homes, and Apartments

Discover contemporary villa design trends – on the creative example of a project by renowned Croatian interior designer, Mia Sinovčić, member of the Community of Interior Designers (ZADIN). Design that inspires conscious living; sustainable materials, timeless furniture, and wellness area are among the elements of this villa on the historic Klis.  Expert Tips for Designing […]

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Travel

Villas Sunce and More: How to Design Trendy Villas, Holiday Homes, and Apartments

Discover trends in the design of contemporary holiday homes on the creative example of a project by renowned Croatian interior designer, Maja Lončar Medić, member of the Community of Interior Designers (ZADIN). The warmth of wood, the lively orange and yellow color palette, and decorative Sun and Sea motifs are among the design elements of […]

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Travel

Contemporary Style Vacation Apartments: How to Design Trendy Villas, Holiday Homes, and Apartments

Discover trends in the design of contemporary holiday apartments on the creative example of a project by renowned Croatian interior designer, Kristina Šitum, member of the Community of Interior Designers (ZADIN). Open space concept, decorative nature motifs, and industrial-style details are among the design elements of these vacation apartments in Privlaka near Nin, Croatia.  Expert […]

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Garden

How to Design Stunning Gardens, Terraces, and Balconies – Expert Tips

With the arrival of spring and summer, nature awakens, and invites us to visit more often and enjoy its beauty. The closest trip to nature is a walk to your garden, terrace, or balcony – an outdoor space that brings refreshment and the calming effects of the colors, scents, and sounds of Mother Nature. In […]

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Travel

What to See in Beautiful Opatija, the Queen of the Adriatic

Discover beautiful Opatija, one of Croatia’s most famous travel destinations. This lively coastal town, in the Bay of Kvarner, is also called the Queen of the Adriatic. It offers a wealth of historical, cultural, and architectural attractions, as well as stunning landscapes. Check out the photo story about stylish Opatija. Enjoy the view of well-known […]