I like your choice of guest Krešimir Macan . He had a varied and interesting life in Croatia and succeded proffesionaly without being pompous or self praising in all of this . He is rare example of sucess without being uhljeb in Croatia . 😅 He used his instincts, talents and natural curiosity and many doors opened for him in his journey.
Turisam has changed over the last 30 years . People used to come to Dubrovnik and surrounding area to rest and rejuvenate. Stayed 7 - 10 days . Go for a day boat trip , visit surrounding islands for a day or some other organised day trips. Explore Dubrivnik and surrounding areas . Watch " Dubrovačke ljetne igre " or some other local programs. Nowadays is Dubrovnik 2 days , Montenegro next 2 days , than some other places 1 day . And so on . Rush rush rush . Just to tick boxes.. need a holiday to rest from holiday .
Yes, and yet, all the things that were there 30 years ago still are, but people seem to be in too much of a hurry, and not that many see what lies beyond the walls of Dubrovnik.
@@silviah2302So how do you know about what's normal for people in the west .? I live In the west so I don't really need to be told what people in the west are like . Croatians like to say "people in the west " like , you primitive Croatians need to learn from them. To learn what for example : how to sunbathe on a cruiser all day and then go to Dubrovnik for one hour . Very sporty . And you missed the point of what I was saying , anyway . I was talking about consumerism in tourism . Paul got it , but you didn't.
I hope they continue to focus on quality tourism isnt of mass tourism. Mass tourism destroys charm and local environment - look at Venice and see how everything is crowded and unenjoyable with filthy canal water. Cruise ships are one of the worst things to allow to a city, as well.
Adding my 2 euro cents: My wife has a very good friend from Gospić, and so I have made a few trips there over the past 15 years. The scars of the war and the sense of economic stasis is very noticeable there. It doesn't get commemorated as publicly as Vukovar, and there's a sense there that the city has been left behind economically. That said, the motorway has been a huge benefit, because it has brought the city within an hour and a half's drive to Zadar. The level of depopulation of Croatia's interior is very visible when you travel through it.
Also, on the Dubrovnik thing - If I was lucky enough to already own land or property there, I'm sure I'd be monetising it for all it's worth. But if I had a choice today of moving to my adopted "home" city of Šibenik or Dubrovnik to live, I'd take Šibenik in a heartbeat. Dubrovnik is stunning, but it's like part-museum, part-heritage site with souvenir shops.
Are the subtitles generated automatically or by a human? I noticed the error in the word 'Pliva' many times and many others.Great topic and the choice of guest.
Now we can see powerful and agresive balkanization to Croatia. Strongest than ever. Not more with tanks and guns, but in muslim musical melos. Brena, Prijović, Dino Merlin. If Croatia is Balkan because of Ćevapi and burek, than Germany is also Balkan because of - D'o'ner kebab, fallafel...
Suggestions for guests (very different people, you could speak about many topics): Ratko Martinović (a podcast legend) Tomislav Tomašević (Mayor of Zagreb) Zoran Milanović (if you can get him to come :) Vedran Strukar (PR, music critic (of sorts) Marko Jurič (journalist) Ivan Pernar ( doesn't need explanation) Aleksandar Stanković (journalist, has his own show on HRT for 20 years)
You made me loved going to Croatia… I just applied working there and hopefully to relocate there this year. Thanks Paul and more power to you ❤🙏
Great decision - have fun.
Great (Rogan like) format and interesting insights arising from this extended conversation. Thanks for creating and sharing.
Haha, you are very kind. More podcasts coming if you want to subscribe
I like your choice of guest Krešimir Macan . He had a varied and interesting life in Croatia and succeded proffesionaly without being pompous or self praising in all of this . He is rare example of sucess without being uhljeb in Croatia . 😅 He used his instincts, talents and natural curiosity and many doors opened for him in his journey.
He has certainly had a very interesting career and made his own luck. I have learned a lot from him about business and Croatia.
Love the Studio Paul! Well done and all the best with the podcast!👌☘️🍀
Thanks! A new departure. Let's see.
Podcast is great for you. 🎉
Thank you!
Turisam has changed over the last 30 years . People used to come to Dubrovnik and surrounding area to rest and rejuvenate. Stayed 7 - 10 days .
Go for a day boat trip , visit surrounding islands for a day or some other organised day trips. Explore Dubrivnik and surrounding areas . Watch " Dubrovačke ljetne igre " or some other local programs.
Nowadays is Dubrovnik 2 days , Montenegro next 2 days , than some other places 1 day . And so on . Rush rush rush . Just to tick boxes.. need a holiday to rest from holiday .
Yes, and yet, all the things that were there 30 years ago still are, but people seem to be in too much of a hurry, and not that many see what lies beyond the walls of Dubrovnik.
this is normal for people in the west. they want to explore , or participate in sport activities , stay active, not just sunbathe .
@@silviah2302So how do you know about what's normal for people in the west .? I live In the west so I don't really need to be told what people in the west are like .
Croatians like to say "people in the west " like , you primitive Croatians need to learn from them. To learn what for example : how to sunbathe on a cruiser all day and then go to Dubrovnik for one hour . Very sporty .
And you missed the point of what I was saying , anyway . I was talking about consumerism in tourism .
Paul got it , but you didn't.
I hope they continue to focus on quality tourism isnt of mass tourism. Mass tourism destroys charm and local environment - look at Venice and see how everything is crowded and unenjoyable with filthy canal water. Cruise ships are one of the worst things to allow to a city, as well.
@j.p.9295 I guess I can only speak for the uk and how Croatia gets advertised here.
Adding my 2 euro cents: My wife has a very good friend from Gospić, and so I have made a few trips there over the past 15 years. The scars of the war and the sense of economic stasis is very noticeable there. It doesn't get commemorated as publicly as Vukovar, and there's a sense there that the city has been left behind economically. That said, the motorway has been a huge benefit, because it has brought the city within an hour and a half's drive to Zadar. The level of depopulation of Croatia's interior is very visible when you travel through it.
Also, on the Dubrovnik thing - If I was lucky enough to already own land or property there, I'm sure I'd be monetising it for all it's worth. But if I had a choice today of moving to my adopted "home" city of Šibenik or Dubrovnik to live, I'd take Šibenik in a heartbeat. Dubrovnik is stunning, but it's like part-museum, part-heritage site with souvenir shops.
agree on both - Sibenik is the most underrated place on the coast in my opinion
Are the subtitles generated automatically or by a human? I noticed the error in the word 'Pliva' many times and many others.Great topic and the choice of guest.
by computer and then i am editing them. It is taking a lot longer than I thought, but will be fully edited by tonight
That Krešimir Macan is the opposite of a typical Yugoslavijan where you find him talking about Croatia
Now we can see powerful and agresive balkanization to Croatia. Strongest than ever. Not more with tanks and guns, but in muslim musical melos. Brena, Prijović, Dino Merlin. If Croatia is Balkan because of Ćevapi and burek, than Germany is also Balkan because of - D'o'ner kebab, fallafel...
Well, interesting....
Nice format, finally doing long term talks. I think podcast format suits you.
Thanks. Still figuring it out, but it feels comfortable and was a lot of fun. More coming...
Suggestions for guests (very different people, you could speak about many topics):
Ratko Martinović (a podcast legend)
Tomislav Tomašević (Mayor of Zagreb)
Zoran Milanović (if you can get him to come :)
Vedran Strukar (PR, music critic (of sorts)
Marko Jurič (journalist)
Ivan Pernar ( doesn't need explanation)
Aleksandar Stanković (journalist, has his own show on HRT for 20 years)
Thanks, nice list
@@PaulBradbury Hvala
Dudes, time for Ketogenic Diet. Yo Phat AF.
I guess they should stop selling Game of Thrones memorabilia to stop people from coming just to see that
It would be nice
I made mistake, Paul. Here you are not the guest! Anyway we must to stop immoral songs with muslim melody.
Za Dom Spremni for ever
👎poor choice of guest...
Why? Explain