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Fun Facts About Croatia: History, Geography & Culture
Lonely Planet named Croatia one of its “Best in Travel” destinations, and it is easy to see why. Beyond idyllic islands, sun-kissed shorelines, and historic walled cities, Croatia holds a long list of surprising facts, from ancient ruins to record-setting beaches. Here is a closer look at what makes the country so distinctive. Croatia History…
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Croatian Slang: 80+ Words Locals Actually Use
Slang is part of nearly every conversation, and Croatian is no exception. It is an essential part of the language and a way to speak more casually with friends, family, or people met along the way while traveling. Learning a bit of Croatian slang helps conversations feel more natural, and it tends to earn an…
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Mast Tree: A Unique Tree for Tropical Landscape Design
Quick Facts General Interest The Mast Tree is native to India and Sri Lanka. It became popular because its tall, straight trunk and lightweight, flexible wood made it ideal for a ship’s mast. The wood is a yellowish to grey white color with a medium weight and low natural resistance to rot and decay. It…
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Basic Croatian Phrases for Travelers: A Quick Guide
When visiting it is helpful and polite to learn a few basic Croatian phrases.
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33 Colorful and Imaginative Croatian Pearls of Wisdom
Every culture has pearls of wisdom, cliches, proverbs, sayings, idioms. Most classic phrases used by Croatians are rooted in its peasant past and reference nature and animals. The Croatian language is full of expressions that both confuse and amuse. Here are 33 colorful and imaginative Croatian idioms and phrases. Animals Mi o vuku, a vuk na vrata…
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Mulch for Casa Rosa Landscaping: My Insider Guide
Much ado about mulch? My daughter andI did not expect to spend this much time thinking about ground cover, but once we started planning the Casa Rosa landscape, mulch turned out to matter more than we expected. Landscapers define mulch as any material placed over the surface of the soil as a covering. The right…
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