Older than a century
A wooden ladle like this was a part of every household in Croatia in the…
Explore, learn, visit
Dear Readers,
If you want to explore rural Croatia this website is made for you. Actually, you are in the right place.
Just take some time and start the journey through rural Croatian places and wilderness.
Moreover, see something that the travel agencies never offered and feel the spirit of Croatian folks, their history, heritage, culture, religion, and everyday life. I hope you will enjoy it.
Kristijan Keglevic, Founder
Latest Blog Posts
Winter idyll in Garesnica
Snow in this small town in Moslavina a few years ago, ideal time for a…
How far are Zagreb, Bjelovar, and Kutina from Garesnica?
Not so far, less than an hour to Bjelovar, about 30 minutes to Kutina, an…
A meal for the whole family
Roasted chicken in lard is juicy and delicious. Moreover, this dish is not expensive and…
Abandoned orchards in Croatian villages are full of unharvested organic fruit
An orchard of organic apples in bloom a few years ago. These apples are great…
Bizarre places names in Croatia
Some villages and towns in Croatia have unusual, somewhat funny names, in fact bizarre. One…
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Regions of Croatia
Divided into 4 regions, consisting of 21 counties, Croatia has wide variety of local rural life and nature, along with different traditions, specific to each region.
Sites network
Out network of sites also has 2 more sites. First is “Ribicija – riblovni portal” – website dedicated to fishing in Croatia nad region and “Garesnica nekad i sad” website with news, and past & present photos from hometown Garesnica of ERC author.
