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sjbegonja
Australian expat in Croatia
Forum posts
30
Contacts
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About me
Australian
Lives in Zadar
Speaks English [and learning Croatian]
Registration: 12 June 2012
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How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Croatia?? Thanks in ...
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Reach ou to me and I'll put you in touch with the community there : http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/a-locals-guide-to-travel-croatia/contact/www.chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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Tour Operator in Croatia and Serbia by jelena101
Hello, I am an MBA student at Stanford and am planning a official student and faculty trip to Serbia and Croatia next March (March 22 - 30, 2015). 30 students and 1 professor we will be spending most of our trip in Belgrade, Zagreb and Dubrovnik ...
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I can help you, I work with a great company. Fill in some contact details and I'll help you. http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/croatia-travel-blog/croatia/ Read More
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[Interviews] Sarah-Jane in Privlaka by Julie
Hi, This week, discover Croatia with Sarah-Jane. Sarah-Jane packed up her very typical Australian life in May 2013 and shifted along with her Croatian husband and son to ...
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Thanks so very much for featuring us and my blog :) SJ www.chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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Agricultural Land by fidobsa
I am looking to buy a rural property but I'm told that foreigners are not allowed to own agricultural land in Croatia. The places I prefer are on the edges of villages, where the houses are not so densely packed together. Is there any way to tell ...
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The seller will know if it's agrigivultral or residential. All of the areas have been zoned. SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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Could anyone tell me the costs for building some apartments in Dubrovn by sunseeker11
In particular 1. Location Permit costs Construction Permit costs 2. Architect Fees and Charges 3. Communal Taxes 4. How much generally construction costs are. I heard in the region that construction companies usually charge about €400 per ...
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All of these costs vary greatly. Those council fees you can find out the rates from the area you wish to build in. It aall depends on where you build and what type of house you want. We are working on a budget of 750 euros a square based on the ... Read More
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British shop by zageb423
We are thinking about a Brit shop here in Z Zagreb.Want to research what people would want and buy. Please give feedback
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Weetbix....and if can get get Aussie products. Vegitmite, Milo and TIM TAMS! SJ www.chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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hi everybody!! by kktmst
I am Debora from Brazil and currently living in Split, Croatia. Anyone around ??
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Hi Deb! *waves* SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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Buying and managing a property in Croatia from abroad... by Hajduk
Hello, I hope that this topic is appropriate for this forum. If not, I apologize in advance. I am a Croat born in and currently living in Canada. My wife and I spend 2-4 weeks every year in Croatia to visit family and to vacation. We are ...
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Bok! Good on you for wanting to come 'home'! I live in the Zadar area, and whilst I do not know of anyone personally. If you like I can ask around for some suggested companies. If you like, you can reach out to me via the below ... Read More
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Introduction of members in Split by Christine
Hello dear Members, Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ! :) We launched this discussion so that members living in Split introduce themselves while hoping this will help you to widen your social network. Are you living in Split since sometime or have you just ...
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Bok! You should also try to the facebook group for expats in Split - they may know. Best of luck SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More
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Cost of living in Croatia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Croatia. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Croatia. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
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Thank you. I've spent time on Korcula and Dubrovnik but have not been to Split or Pula. Do you have any thoughts on which would be better for an American expat?if u like to hung around with new expat ppl go to spilt..if u like quit got to pulaThis ... Read More
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I want to come and live near Pula, in Istria by MalcolmS
I hope to be able to emigrate permanently to live in Istria.I will be bringing my two horses with me. I really like the people that I have met where we will live, it is a very friendly place and everyone accepted me completely.I am having great ...
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Malcom, I just read this, and was wondering how you got on? I do hope you've made Croatia your home and you are loving it. I am looking to feature other expats on my blog, and your story sounds fascinating. Read More
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Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a preview of our upcoming trip. http://globalexplorerclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/dubrovnik.jpg?w=480&h=320
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As a person who lived in Croatia all I can say is "Are you serious or are you under medical care over mental problems"? Because attempting to live permantlly in Hrvatska you need a bottomless wallet or a very good mental doctor!!!Perhaps it's time ... Read More
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Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a preview of our upcoming trip. http://globalexplorerclub.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/dubrovnik.jpg?w=480&h=320
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Alen, how terrible for you to say such things! Croatia is a wonderful country - it has it's challenges, yes. But I say if you are not happy here, do something about it. globalexplorer1 - I am in Zadar, so if you would like any help in that area ... Read More
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How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Croatia?? Thanks in ...
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Yay! Please do stay in touch. You can find us at chasingthedonkey dot com. Read More
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Dual citizenship to Croatia or Serbia? (I'm Australian) by AussieGuy83
Ok, I hope I can get this to make sense. Both my father and I are looking to get dual citizenship with Croatian or possibly Serbia with our Australian one. -Both my father and I were born in Australia. -Grandparents both born in Osijek, Croatia ...
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Heya! Have you resolved this? I have heard of a number of people trying to do what you are doing, with the same circumstances. As I understand it from chatting to various people, nobody I know has yet been able to get Croatian Citizenship with ... Read More