I heard so many warm recommendations for family hotel Lišanj, so when we had a free weekend and the weather forecast looked rainy across the whole country, we decided to just go for it and experience our first proper family hotel. We went as a family of four: me, my husband, our six-year-old daughter, and…
When I was a kid, I visited Medvedgrad only once and the only thing I remember is a plate of hot štrukli from the little restaurant inside the fortress. Funny how childhood memories work. I can still feel that specific taste. That restaurant is long gone, but Medvedgrad is absolutely still worth the trip. Especially…
Sljeme holds a special place in my heart. As a Zagreb local, this mountain has been part of my family’s life for as long as I can remember and now it’s part of my kids’ lives too. What makes it so special for Zagreb visitors and families is the distance. You can be in the…
Zagreb Zoo is one of those places that earns its spot on the Zagreb-with-kids list. Not because it’s flashy, but because it’s fun and practical for several reasons. Well-maintained, stroller-friendly, and tucked inside Maksimir Park, it makes for an easy, rewarding day out. Here’s everything you need to know before you go. Zagreb Zoo Is…
If you grew up in Zagreb, you almost certainly know this place by its old name, Pionirac. For older Zagreb people, just hearing it triggers the smell of pine and the chaos of fifty kids running between wooden pavilions. For younger families and expats, Grad mladih Zagreb is still largely off the radar. Which is…
If you’re planning a family trip to Croatia, here’s my advice: don’t skip Zagreb. I know. Everyone wants to rush to the coast or make a beeline for Dubrovnik. As a Zagreb mom raising two girls, a six-year-old and a one-year-old, I think that skipping our capital means you’re only seeing the vacation version of…
