Here’s my round up of all our travel tips on things to do in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, from our expert Neha.  It’s one of those cities that a lot of people pass through on their way to somewhere else but don’t stop to appreciate – I’m guilty of that too, having spent two [...]

The Maksimir Park is the largest green space in the city of Zagreb. It is named after Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovac, the man who was first responsible for establishing the park in 1794. At the time the park was set up it was on the outskirts of the city, today it is part of suburban Zagreb. [...]

Zagreb is a small city. But for its size it has more than a fair share of museums and galleries such as the Zagreb City Museum. My travel tip is to go Zagreb art gallery hopping during the summer months. This European city empties out during this time; most of the town’s residents head to [...]

Zagreb is a museum rich city, and one of the most visited Zagreb attractions is the Zagreb City Museum. The museum was established way back in 1907 by the Brothers of the Croatian Dragon society, a local organisation that promoted local cultural heritage. The museum is situated in a 17th century convent, the Convent of [...]

Every city has that one street that owns the spotlight; in Zagreb,, that street is Illica. Illica stretches from the Trg Ban Jelecica, Zagreb’s main square and furls forward, creating a vibrant, high energy corridor. The street is lined with ornate old buildings (some in perfect condition, others with peeling paint) that house boutiques, stores, [...]

Coffee is a national passion and favoured pastime in Croatia. Hours and hours are spent over a cup, and it’s not surprising that the traditional coffee culture continues to evade the ‘to-go coffee’ trend. If you’re in Zagreb here are some tips for great Zagreb cafe locales to consider: Zagreb Centre – This is the [...]

Zagreb’s Christmas market is much like the city itself, compact and cosy. And despite the plummeting temperatures and the piles of slush and ice on the pavements, the market adds a bit of warmth to the setting. The countdown to Christmas begins on Advent Sunday. The streets are lined with Christmas lights (chandeliers, hearts and [...]

Winter has come to Zagreb. The days are short, dark and cold and make for limited options, which is why I took off this weekend to the small fishing village of Volosko on the Opatija Riviera (approximately two and a half hours by road from Zagreb). This region is known for the good weather it [...]

If you are visiting Zagreb and have a day or two to spare, take the opportunity to explore some of the stops beyond the city limits. Samobor Samobor is the perfect escape for those who want to get away from the hustle of Zagreb. A thirty minute drive from the city, Samobor is a 13th [...]

Zagreb allows for a number of escape routes within the city limits. One such example is the Strossmayer Promenade. A green terraced walkway that connects Zagreb’s upper town with the city centre. It runs along the edge of the old town, lined with towering chestnut trees and dotted with benches. Furthermore, at regular intervals you’ll [...]