Local Lifestyle Expert
Marko Perić
Marko grew up on the sun-soaked streets of Zadar and knows every hidden konoba, buzzing market, and secret beach. He’s passionate about sharing real Croatian life, from morning coffee rituals to late-night klapa songs.
- Writing about travel
- 11+ years
- Covers
- Local food and drink, Everyday life in Dalmatia, Hidden gems in Zadar and surroundings, Traditional music and nightlife
- Languages
- hr
Stories by Marko Perić
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Split’s Summer Beach Clubs
Split's beach scene is about relaxed beach bars, sunbed rentals and picigin rather than big clubs, so here is where to go and what to expect.
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The Neretva Delta: Wetlands, Birdwatching, Mandarins and Roman Narona
A guide to the Neretva Delta in southern Dalmatia: how the wetlands and orchards fit together, where to watch birds, when to come for mandarins, and what to see at Narona.
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Vis Island: Why This Remote Dalmatian Island Stayed Unspoilt
How decades as a closed military zone kept Vis quiet, and how to plan a visit to Vis town, Komiža, the Blue Cave on Biševo and the island's coves.
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Pula’s Roman Amphitheatre
How to visit the Pula Arena, one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres anywhere, and what else to see in Roman Pula.
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Zadar's Roman Forum, Sea Organ and Monument to the Sun
A walking guide to Zadar's peninsula, from the Roman forum and St Donatus to the Sea Organ and the Monument to the Sun on the waterfront.
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Split’s Diocletian’s Palace
How to explore Diocletian's Palace properly, from the underground halls and the Peristyle to the cathedral bell tower and the quiet lanes where people still live.
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A Weekend in Hvar Town: Two-Day Itinerary Beyond the Nightlife
How to spend two days in and around Hvar Town: getting there from Split, the fortress and old town, the Pakleni Islands, and a half day on the quieter side of the island.