Travel tips for Croatia - what to prepare in advance and what to obey

Roman arena in Pula, Croatia 1. Despite the fact that Croatia is a member state of the European Union, the local currency, kuna, remains the dominant one. In some stores, the price can be placed  in euros. However, most often, the latter price will be higher than in kunas.
2. The Croats do not like to interfere in a private life, and therefore strictly observe the established boundaries of private properties. Often, estates are not marked with fences or markings, so it's better to be careful.
3. The Croats speak English rather well, but they are very happy if a tourist tries to say something in Croatian. Hence, before traveling to this country it is recommended to learn a few phrases. Locals also speak Italian in the territories bordering with Italy.
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4. In comparison with other European countries, the prices in restaurants in Croatia are quite low. Before ordering a dish, it is worth to ask about the size of the serving, as it can be huge.
5. Most of the beaches in Croatia are rocky. Many parts of the coast have rocks and cliffs.
6. You can often meet sea urchins on the shallows in Croatia. To not step on it and not get hurt accidentally, it is recommended to swim in rubber slippers.
7. Large amounts of money and original documents are best kept in a safe in the hotel. Croatia is a fairly safe country. However, you can meet with a pickpocket in busy tourist places. The Croats are rather slow, which affects the rhythm of the life. They readily respond to requests and agree to fulfill them tomorrow, but such a promise, as a rule, remains a promise. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
10. Croatian men have a fervent temperament and often show an increased interest in young women. In order not to get into embarrassing situations, you should avoid walking alone.
11. If there is no tip included in the bill, you must leave something for a waiter and a barman. The amount of tips is 10%.
12. When buying goods in Croatian shops, which are worth more than 500 local kuna, the buyer has a right to ask for a tax free check and return up to 22%. To get it, it’s necessary to apply with a check and a receipt to a specialist at the customs office.
13. Croats can be offended if they are called the Yugoslavs. They have long struggled for their independence, and, therefore, treat it with a special awe.
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Zrinjski

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Medvednica Nature Park in Croatia is in an incredibly beautiful mountainous area featuring an abandoned medieval mine Zrinjski. Back in 1527, the first mine has been laid there; zinc-lead ore has been mined in it. Mine literally turned precious, as that ore was rich in silver. During the tour, visitors would be able to see fragments of rock with veins of precious metal.

Long deserted tunnels serve as sites for guided tours, as part of mine is converted into a museum where you can see samples of old appliances and other miners’ devices. To make the atmosphere in the museum even more realistic, it was fitted with wooden statues of workers. The main inhabitants of the desert tunnels are bats, which make atmosphere in the mines even more ominous.

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