10 Things Croatia Does Better Than Anywhere Else

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  • čas přidán 14. 02. 2023
  • (EDITOR'S NOTE - 6. Klepetan and Malena were from Slavonski Brod, not Sisak. Apologies for the error)
    Croatia. A tiny country of less than 4 million people. But a country which punches above its weight on the global stage on SO many levels. Having lived here for 20 years, I am constantly astounded about how much this small country has achieved in so many areas of life. Here are 10 things that - at least in my opinion - Croatia does better than any other country in the world.
    Do you agree? Are there any other things? Answers in the comments, please.
    You can read the original article, 10 Things Croatia Does Better Than Anywhere Else on Total Croatia here - www.total-croatia.com/10-thin...
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  • @vanjabosnjak5278
    @vanjabosnjak5278 Před rokem +671

    Čovjek napravio veću reklamu sa 7minutnim videom, nego TZ sve ove godine od osnutka Hrvatske!💪Svaka čast, Paul!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +37

      haha thanks

    • @ThePortenio
      @ThePortenio Před rokem +24

      Love every second of this report about beautiful Croatia! My mother and father were born in Zagreb! I was born in Argentina but my blood and heart are 🇭🇷❤🇭🇷⚽️🇦🇷🥂🍾🫶

    • @anicica7
      @anicica7 Před rokem +6

      Thank you sooo much for this beautiful videoclip ♥️♥️🇭🇷

    • @Đuks12345
      @Đuks12345 Před rokem +2

      Da

    • @antel704
      @antel704 Před rokem +3

      Yes

  • @Ana-385
    @Ana-385 Před rokem +733

    It's wonderful to hear the beautiful experience of life in Croatia from a person who accepted it as a second homeland. Your kind words about ALL parts of this country as a reminder to us, blessed ones, how life here is still - beautiful! I hope you will come to Slavonia and Baranja again... Greetings from Osijek ❤️

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +85

      Aw, thank you. Well, you have an amazing country with such diversity, it is a pleasure to explore it and then tell others about it. And Slavonia and Baranja have a special place in my heart - looking forward to my next visit.

    • @juricivan
      @juricivan Před rokem +13

      @@PaulBradbury Paul, if you already live here and you liked it, now you are a part of this country!

    • @tongobong1
      @tongobong1 Před rokem

      @@PaulBradbury Slovenians have a saying "Nema tata do Hrvata" meaning Croats are the best thieves in the world.

    • @thekarirany
      @thekarirany Před rokem +1

      Pavle, a ne Paul ♥️

    • @plavaorijana3087
      @plavaorijana3087 Před rokem +1

      @@thekarirany u hrvatskom jeziku je pravilo da osobu zovemo baš onako kako se ona zove, na njenom materinjem jeziku. Pozdrav.

  • @mladenticak7524
    @mladenticak7524 Před rokem +131

    Can we all appreciate how this guy make us Croatian people proud watching this video!

  • @tajanaphilips2913
    @tajanaphilips2913 Před rokem +381

    Hvala Vam, tako je lijepo čuti nešto dobro i pozitivno u današnje vrijeme!
    Lijepo je što postojite!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +28

      You are very welcome - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

    • @denzel6627
      @denzel6627 Před rokem +16

      Rekao je sve šta je...samo sto mi ne cijenimo sami sebe i šta nam je Bog dao

    • @tanjakoman8104
      @tanjakoman8104 Před rokem +1

      Pa istina je

    • @marijapucic7363
      @marijapucic7363 Před 5 měsíci

      Zbiljam prekrasno je sve priroda ljudi more otoci i povjest od tako malene zemlje ali kako se kaze covjek zna tek cjeniti kad ga vise nema. Makar sam samo pola toga razumjela jer engleski nije moj jezik. Zivjela sretno Hrvatska!😂❤

  • @minimalistserendipity4744
    @minimalistserendipity4744 Před rokem +353

    Paul once again you had me laughing and getting emotional. We need YOU to remind US how beautiful our country is, and I don't mean the land itself. Thanks

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +30

      Haha thanks. It is a great country and it is fun to show it from a foreign resident perspective. Lots more videos coming if you want to subscribe.

    • @davorlekenik9563
      @davorlekenik9563 Před rokem +11

      @@PaulBradbury 🇭🇷 ❤ 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @James-tz5kh
      @James-tz5kh Před 11 měsíci

      Yes it's stunning shame about the people who run it
      So beautiful the young people are leaving in droves and citing with their feet and rightly so because of poor reward for effort like e it or not its true
      Sadly Croatia deserves better

    • @laganinilaganini9023
      @laganinilaganini9023 Před 5 měsíci

      Well said 😊

  • @World_Without_God
    @World_Without_God Před rokem +455

    Give this man a job..he has advertised Croatia in few videos more then all govermant in 30 years..thx mate and keep up a good work 🤴👍👏

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +24

      Haha thanks - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

    • @DataLog
      @DataLog Před rokem +2

      @@PaulBradbury You really made some key points in this video. Keep it up!

    • @ivanprtoljan5003
      @ivanprtoljan5003 Před rokem +12

      Ministry of Tourism should definitely hire this gentleman to create marketing strategy and commercials!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +3

      @@ivanprtoljan5003 Haha, i think that is highly unlikely www.total-croatia-news.com/editorial/66334-slapp-lawsuits-in-croatia

    • @DataLog
      @DataLog Před rokem +8

      @@ivanprtoljan5003 We don't need more government involvement. People need to support these creators privately through subscriptions, crowdfunding, patreon etc.

  • @gabrijelab.928
    @gabrijelab.928 Před rokem +100

    Doslovno sam se naježila kad čujem ovo!
    Nekih stvari nismo niti svjesni dok nas netko ne podsjeti.
    Jako lijep osvrt na lijepu našu.
    Hvala!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +4

      you are very welcome - lots more videos (2-3 a week) coming if you want to subscribe

  • @charlainventado
    @charlainventado Před rokem +116

    My boyfriend is a Croat & I'm from Philippines. This inspires me more to learn and see the country! Thank you, keep up the contents

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +10

      Great. There is a lot to see. Enjoy!

    • @lombo0075
      @lombo0075 Před rokem +5

      Many people from Philippines came here in Croatian to work and live in the last 3 or 4 years ... they are very respectful to our culture and country ... so hii from Croatia 😄

    • @katapanza6019
      @katapanza6019 Před 2 měsíci

      @@lombo0075 jbga viruj mi da lazu - oprosti al tako je.

  • @__Aurora__
    @__Aurora__ Před rokem +32

    Homeland of my (partially) ancestors. Magical Croatia! Thank you for this lovely video! 🇸🇪♥️🇭🇷

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Lots more coming if you want to subscribe.

    • @__Aurora__
      @__Aurora__ Před rokem

      @@PaulBradbury
      Absolutely .🙏

  • @kali00000
    @kali00000 Před rokem +35

    Your pronunciation of Croatian words is amazing. Great job!

  • @anjab8816
    @anjab8816 Před rokem +36

    I want to go back!!! This makes me proud of my Croatian heritage

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +11

      There is plenty of space. What is stopping you?

  • @OldHolborn95
    @OldHolborn95 Před rokem +244

    Svaka čast prijatelju, drago mi je da dijelim državu s takvim zahvalnim i proaktivnim čovjekom od kojega se može puno naučiti. Lp, Antonio, Zaprešić

  • @tinladasic3873
    @tinladasic3873 Před rokem +22

    Kakav video... profesionalnije nego bilo koja Hrvatska televizija, svaka cast majstore, kapa do poda

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      haha thanks - Igor Vuk is the man with the camera magic

  • @tomislavsokic3141
    @tomislavsokic3141 Před rokem +231

    Gospodine Bradbury, potaknuli ste me na razmišljanje. Kada sam imao 10 godina došla mi je rodbina iz Australije. Ima nas po cijelom svijetu. Uglavnom, tada sam znao više o Hrvatskoj i njenoj povijesti nego sada 30 godina poslije. Ljudi uzimaju stvari zdravo za gotovo, uključujući i mene. Zdravlje, roditelje, obitelj, zemlju u kojoj žive. Hvala vam na svemu, a posebno što volite Hrvatsku. Godspeed.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +54

      I think it natural to take the place where you come from for granted. I am constantly amazed at Croatians who have visited Manchester and described beauty and places I had no idea existed. But it is nice to get so many messages from locals saying how they are looking at some things a little differently, especially Slavonia.

    • @tomislavsokic3141
      @tomislavsokic3141 Před rokem +18

      @@PaulBradbury Yes, Slavonia is Croatian shame. My father is from there. It is beautiful place, which is quite neglected. Like a old mother who is forgotten.

    • @Crus477
      @Crus477 Před rokem +4

      Beautiful Video Mr. Bradbury 😃
      A vi Tomislave imate isto prezime kao i ja 🤩

    • @NoName-fe6ll
      @NoName-fe6ll Před rokem

      The biggest problem of Croatia are Yugoslavian leftovers in Croatian politics. They hate anything Croatian

    • @nothing68753
      @nothing68753 Před rokem +1

      Im Croatian

  • @niksatan
    @niksatan Před rokem +56

    Paul, you did more for Croatian tourism than all of the "Turističke zajednice" combined!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +12

      So did my grandmother, and she has never been to Croatia

    • @vanjaliscuk7518
      @vanjaliscuk7518 Před rokem

      That's not true. Paul saw Croatia for the first time through a Tourist advertisement.. but what he's doing is a great job for all of us! Thank you Sir!🇭🇷

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +4

      @@vanjaliscuk7518 Actually I was in Croatia the first time in 1988 when it was still Yugoslavia, before the Kingdom of Accidental Tourism had been formed.

  • @sanjadukic8207
    @sanjadukic8207 Před rokem +139

    Thank you Paul. I agree with you completely. Some people look at me as if I'm nuts for choosing to live in Zadar over N.Y where I was born and raised. Don't get me wrong, I love N.Y but living here and enjoying life just "feels right". Živila fjaka❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +15

      haha. There is a growing returnee community in Zadar, with some very cool people. Lovely part of the world.

    • @andreafodor249
      @andreafodor249 Před rokem +11

      I am also from the US, moved to Zadar in 2021 to my partner’s birth city. Absolutely LOVED it! Unfortunately, the relationship ended and I had to move away, but Zadar has a very special place in my heart and I hope to move back in the near future 😊 I know there is a big expat community there!

    • @sadekdarko253
      @sadekdarko253 Před rokem +2

      i totally agree . croatia could be very nice place to live. not only adriatic part but also continetal part (i am from durdevac - podravina). but all of that could be true only if your family income is at least double than average in croatia, at least. but for many local people life in croatia is night mare because of low income and very expensive life. i woild like to add 11th best part in croatia - podravina hils (north bilogora for example) with private, small, vineyards with many small local vinehouse and numerous celebration day by day! we just finsh today celebration arount table with good food and lot of vine ! life is beautiful and nice! that is, for sure, unique life style - how local people survived centurys balancing low income and high life style producing and enjoying local vines and foods.

    • @writerforlifeify
      @writerforlifeify Před rokem +1

      @@andreafodor249 My family is from Zadar & the Dalmatian coast. Yes, the south's natural beauty is incontestable but the socio-political climate can be ultra toxic. Government/business corruption, jealousy, & laziness are rampant; people will swindle you at the slightest opportunity but otherwise life is beautiful in Croatia! I personally never felt 'at home' so much in Croatia or Canada (where I now live) as in France; seems I have a French soul.

    • @endtimesareuponus8930
      @endtimesareuponus8930 Před rokem

      @@sadekdarko253 that's why people from other countries come. Many of them are retired and have more money. Many Croats then are envious of them and look at them as if they're money. It's an odd world.

  • @marijanapetrusic3344
    @marijanapetrusic3344 Před rokem +32

    Hvala Vam što postojite. Što nam dižete moral. Hvala, od srca.

  • @darioshub
    @darioshub Před rokem +106

    Great video! You mentioned many things that we the Croats by birth often take for granted.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +11

      Thank you! Yes, a lot is taken for granted, and it is good to revisit things on occasion. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe to the channel.

    • @darioshub
      @darioshub Před rokem +1

      @@PaulBradbury I already subscribed a month ago. Great content, indeed! Cheers

  • @makijezakon
    @makijezakon Před rokem +13

    As a Croat, this made me smile very much. I feel like we are largely ignored by the international community and feels wonderful when someone from far out sees what our tiny country really is. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

  • @xKristojebachx
    @xKristojebachx Před rokem +51

    As a Croatian I feel proud by my country and our lifestyle while watching this video 🇭🇷

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +7

      You have a lot to be proud of

    • @xKristojebachx
      @xKristojebachx Před rokem +1

      Thank you Paul, you're a great person and I love watching your channel

    • @James-tz5kh
      @James-tz5kh Před 11 měsíci

      Yes wonderful place to live , love the great people the public have put in Charge
      Sanader Bandic Mamic great role models HDZ wonderful.
      If you pay peanuts you will attract monkeys always.
      I have to go now I'm taking my granny dumpster diving to support her pension, just another 3 plastic bottles and my pension is doubled 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @zoranmajstorovic2569
    @zoranmajstorovic2569 Před rokem +131

    Thank you Paul for promoting our country.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +22

      Thank you for having me

    • @josip_giuseppe
      @josip_giuseppe Před rokem

      @@PaulBradbury
      Paul there is much more natural phenomena in croatia to visit.
      The Ombla is a shortest river in Europe maybe World in Croatia, northeast of Dubrovnik. Its course is approximately 30 metres (98 feet) long.
      Galešnjak (also called Island of Love) is located in the Pašman Canal of the Adriatic, between the islands of Pašman and the town of Turanj on mainland Croatia. It is one of the world's few naturally occurring heart-shaped islands.
      Red Lake (Croatian: Crveno jezero) is a sinkhole containing a karst lake near the city of Imotski, Croatia. It is known for its numerous caves and remarkably high cliffs, reaching over 241 metres above normal water level and continuing below the water level. The total explored depth of this sinkhole is approximately 530 metres.

  • @CranBerry565
    @CranBerry565 Před rokem +15

    Thank you dearly for this wonderful report! Proud Croatian 🇭🇷💗🌹

  • @dyleni
    @dyleni Před rokem +90

    I find Greece and Croatia to have a lot in common! My boyfriend and I are surprised every day! (I am Greek and he is Croatian)

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +24

      Take a Greek male friend to Korcula and watch a Grk drinking Grk.

    • @danmustapic
      @danmustapic Před rokem +3

      I tell that to my family and my friends. all the time.....anyway good combo...Crogreek or is it Greekcro

    • @tomimustapic7350
      @tomimustapic7350 Před rokem +4

      @Dan Mustapic agreed! But I'm biased and croatia is better 😏

    • @maricallo6143
      @maricallo6143 Před rokem +2

      @@PaulBradbury They must be careful because there can be two types of Grk wine - one for close friends, and one for passing visitors. 😉😊

    • @Kokolo-ze2cp
      @Kokolo-ze2cp Před rokem

      So lovely!! 🇭🇷❤️🇬🇷

  • @kristiandivander9754
    @kristiandivander9754 Před rokem +24

    Mr Bradbury is the biggest Croatian patriot! 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

    • @James-tz5kh
      @James-tz5kh Před 11 měsíci +1

      What about Plenkovic 😂😂😂 or Bandic and Sanader

  • @filipgruja3108
    @filipgruja3108 Před rokem +28

    As a Croatian I can say that you developed a beautiful accent.

  • @navi7605
    @navi7605 Před rokem +8

    No one has made a better descriptive video about Croatia so far.. congratulations, this is a pleasure to watch.

  • @19Marksman89
    @19Marksman89 Před rokem +12

    Hvala Vam što ste me podsjetili na svu ljepotu života koju imam prilike živjeti.

  • @vedrancarevic6999
    @vedrancarevic6999 Před rokem +13

    Hvala vam jako puno, za mene Hrvata složio bih se da Hrvati rade dobre partije i tako dalje ali pošto sam ja Hrvat htio bih vam se puno zahvaliti što ste cjeli CZcams kanal napravili zbog Hrvatske❤ Lijep pozdrav!!!!

  • @davidllewelyn
    @davidllewelyn Před rokem +36

    Hi Paul, great video and succinctly reminded us of SOME of the great things about Croatia. I have only lived here four years and still amazed at the wonders of this beautiful country. When I moved here people where shocked that I would choose to move from the UK, and I cited many of your points as being the reason. The economics and opportunities are a big challenge particularly when these are compared to say Germany or the UK. However, in doing so people should not overlook what is lost in adopting a more Western European culture, the work / life balance that is so apparent in Croatian Culture. People also complain about corruption, which personally I find amusing, particularly when compared to say the UK. I love the honesty of Croats. But, one thing Croatia does well is Wine, small family owner vineyards producing exceptional wines, which often beat more noble European wines.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +12

      Thanks. Yes people were shocked when i bought on Hvar in 2002. They thought i was moving to a war zone. And then they visited...

    • @davidllewelyn
      @davidllewelyn Před rokem +4

      Well Hvar is very special, and I too have persuaded people to visit and all have fallen in love with this beautiful Country, some now having been more than once. Keep up the great work!

    • @sugbarnis
      @sugbarnis Před rokem +1

      Croatia (or ex-yu countries) are not western europe. We consider ourselves as just ourselves. And don't like to be compared to anyone but ourselves. Especially the west. You lack so much integrity, the love to a mother and father, respect of family, loyalty, moral standards etc. I hope we never get westernized

  • @bojankavazovic
    @bojankavazovic Před rokem +20

    Paul, excellent video, as usual.
    It’s a pure joy to watch all your videos and your observations and remarks about Croatia and us, Croats are spot on.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +4

      Haha thanks - they are a lot of fun to make, and Croatia and you Croats provide very rich material...

    • @bojankavazovic
      @bojankavazovic Před rokem +2

      True, true…
      I love travelling myself and the funny thing is that I only got the see some parts of Croatia during the covid pandemic when it was difficult to travel abroad, so in a way covid helped me to appreciate my own country even more.

  • @user-ol2es6oo9x
    @user-ol2es6oo9x Před 9 měsíci +2

    Nevjerovatno nesto...Naucio sam o nasoj zemlji vise u 10 minuta nego u cijelom zivotu..Fenomenalno!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před 9 měsíci

      Haha lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @klarawhite
    @klarawhite Před rokem +12

    You are right, life is beautiful! Thank you for making this video! ❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +2

      Haha, thanks. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @jameszg322
    @jameszg322 Před rokem +32

    Great video again Paul. Keep up the good work mate. 👍

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic Před rokem +6

    Another excellent video Paul, shared it on my Facebook page, your work deserves to be promoted 🍻

  • @MiroslavVarga
    @MiroslavVarga Před rokem +12

    Dear Paul, once again I cannot emphasize my gratitude for talking so nicely about my (our) Country. I'm sure one day some official will recognize this and will reward you with a medal instead of a Law suit.

  • @zeljkomihalic55
    @zeljkomihalic55 Před rokem +2

    Love your videos! Nice to be reminded from time to time where we live and try to nurture those good things that make a difference in life.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Haha tx. A little positivity never killed anyone

  • @omertaala
    @omertaala Před rokem +56

    Thank you Paul, sometimes we croats can be pesimistic and negative, so we need to hear this kind of stuff to realize that not all is so bad here 💪

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +8

      haha, a little positivity never killed anyone

    • @AVAXII
      @AVAXII Před rokem +5

      we are pesimistic and negative because for a large number of us lives are nothing but survival. I was born in Croatia and Paul knows it better than me. Yes, we have 1000 islands, but I've seen 7 or 8. Don't get me wrong, love that he is talking about my country the way he is, but we are not pesimistic for no reason.

    • @joelsimunic7381
      @joelsimunic7381 Před rokem +1

      @@AVAXII I've been to two Croatian islands, so I'm not pessimistic... I want to visit at least two or three more in this life, if not, there's still a lot of beauty in continental Croatia that's worth seeing.

    • @AVAXII
      @AVAXII Před rokem +2

      @@joelsimunic7381 you didn't understand what I'm saying. It's not about the number of islands, or all the beauty in continental Croatia. Most people can't aford or don't have time to see it. If this country is so great, why are there a million less of us here than 30 years ago. A million.

    • @joelsimunic7381
      @joelsimunic7381 Před rokem +2

      @@AVAXII if you are talking about the displacement of Croatia, then you should not start from the period 30 years ago. 130 years ago, over a million Croats emigrated, mostly to North and South America, after the Second World War, 250,000 people were killed and many more escaped from communist terror, in 1950-60, over 750,000 emigrated due to poverty, mainly to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. and finally in the last 20 years 450,000 have moved out due to lack of work and open borders for our workforce. We do not emigrate any more than the average of developing countries. The perspective is huge, and it is up to us to work to make our generations better. It can already be said that life in Croatia is nicer and more pleasant than, for example, in Germany.

  • @ivansoldo8738
    @ivansoldo8738 Před rokem +4

    Wow, this was just amazing! Im glad you are having great time in Croatia, kind sir 🤗

  • @sanjamis6286
    @sanjamis6286 Před rokem +5

    Thank you very much for this great video! I'm Croatian who lives in Germany. I love both countries. I have to share it with my friends and family. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jelena2463
    @jelena2463 Před rokem

    This is just brillant!
    Thank you again!
    Can't wait to see your next video, article, whatever...

  • @MaritimoFishing
    @MaritimoFishing Před rokem +5

    Well this is the single best “promo” video of our homeland I have ever seen. So simple yet so on the point! Wonderful production. Paul, you are awesome! 🙌 Greetings from Dubrovnik!

  • @davorsculac2252
    @davorsculac2252 Před rokem +1

    You done it again Paul, Great comments and observation. Hvala i ugodan dan ti želim👍

  • @Burilo86
    @Burilo86 Před rokem +10

    Thanks man for this video! You rock!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Haha thanks - I can't deny it is fun. Subscribe to the channel - many more coming.

  • @1986dubi
    @1986dubi Před rokem +3

    Ovo je predobro, hvala ti na ovome, ne znam jel trebamo biti ponosni na sve ovo ali super video

  • @NN065
    @NN065 Před rokem +15

    You forgot 2 important things in Croatia! Quality and varied healthy local food, and the richness and variety of folklore, which is best presented by the world brand state folklore ensemble LADO!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Didn't forget, there is only so much you can put in 7 minutes - subscribe for videos on the topics you mention

  • @lefreak1872
    @lefreak1872 Před rokem +1

    You have nailed it! Loved your video. You made me nostalgic now haha. All the best from Croat living in England

  • @RRCProductions_official
    @RRCProductions_official Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful video about us! 🎉❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      haha no problem - lots more to come if you want to subscribe

  • @atj7494
    @atj7494 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for your kind words, I fought for Croatia and never wanted to leave it.

  • @MaireadRohiniJoyce
    @MaireadRohiniJoyce Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this Paul 😊

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před 6 měsíci

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @bazoo513
    @bazoo513 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you, Paul! This was beautiful. I would say "welcome", but you are one of us for years.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

    • @bazoo513
      @bazoo513 Před 3 měsíci

      @@PaulBradbury Of course I subscribed.

  • @iadertina
    @iadertina Před rokem +5

    Dear Paul, thank you. We do often take all this for granted. But I wouldn't change it for nothing.

  • @renatopalic987
    @renatopalic987 Před rokem +7

    Great naration and content, favorite Croatian ambasador!

  • @silaart777
    @silaart777 Před rokem +7

    Things not mentioned: Speedometer
    Suspension bridge
    Fingerprints are used in dactyloscopy
    Torpedo.
    Tungsten filament for electric light bulbs
    Penkala
    Innovations in medicine - heart surgery, transplantation or for example Pliva's patents Azithromycin: A world best-selling Antibiotic
    and so on :)
    btw. good video 👍

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +4

      Full vid on inventions coming - to whet the appetite... www.total-croatia.com/croatian-inventions

    • @drpn3570
      @drpn3570 Před rokem +1

      Vegeta?

  • @liskas1992
    @liskas1992 Před rokem +7

    Our bigger brothers. Regards from SLO.

  • @tinkerbella7496
    @tinkerbella7496 Před rokem +7

    Thank you Paul for this amazing video! Thank you for reminding me again why I love my country and thank you for loving it like it's yours ❤️

  • @ilijamiloloza5232
    @ilijamiloloza5232 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful video, Thanks Paul!!

  • @ivanaroncevic8858
    @ivanaroncevic8858 Před rokem +1

    Oh Sir, thank you sooo much for your kind and lovely words! 🙏🙏🥰🥰

  • @heyoka1994
    @heyoka1994 Před rokem +3

    This video reminded me how blessed we are in Croatia. Thank you Paul 👍

  • @goldeneagle5820
    @goldeneagle5820 Před rokem +4

    Tesla was ortodox origin, but his ancesters were croatians DRAGANICH from Šibenik. His great grandfather was about to marry daughter of ortodox priest, and he convert to ortodox church, change name in 'TESLA' which was his nickname...

    • @HladniSjeverniVjetar
      @HladniSjeverniVjetar Před rokem

      Religije i politika su nam usrale sve.... Jedina religija bi na tribala bit obitelj i jedina politika obitelj....i onda nam ne bi bilo kraja.

  • @inosos2536
    @inosos2536 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much for the beautiful presentation of my birth country Croatia!! Very well done.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      You are welcome. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @jowankailicbrouillette5346
    @jowankailicbrouillette5346 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I'm really enjoying these videos of Croatia. I'm not Croatian, but 1/2 Serbian, my Dad was born in Serbia....both beautiful countries. Glad I found you, I subscribed to all your videos...have a good day!! 😊 👍

  • @Reulon
    @Reulon Před rokem +15

    All of this is so normal to me that I always took it for granted. It's so interesting to see someone from the outside world adopt our lifestyle and customs; or at least capture/explain them like this. It kind of opened my eyes a bit, honestly. I experience fjaka so often that I probably wouldn't survive in the world which doesn't acknowledge it, haha.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +3

      Fjaka is like malaria. Once it is in the system...

    • @DataLog
      @DataLog Před rokem +3

      @@PaulBradbury Fjaka is the state of mind, natural to Dalmatians, that every yogi strives for.
      Some religions and meditation experts spend decades to achieve what Dalmatians are born with. XD

    • @idokwatcher2062
      @idokwatcher2062 Před rokem

      It's nothing special, fjaka, it is simply too hot to work in the field at middle of the day in Dalmatia. Just like the Spaniards have to rest at the same time.

    • @Reulon
      @Reulon Před rokem +1

      @@idokwatcher2062 Yeah, except fjaka can catch you even during winter, or in the cold afternoon.

    • @VonEssek
      @VonEssek Před 10 měsíci +1

      "I experience fjaka so often ..." Hahaha, bravo majstore! U osječkom žargonu fjaku zovemo "lap"...

  • @Strix01
    @Strix01 Před rokem +3

    As a Croatian myself, I couldn't agree more watching this video. Especially the laid-back lifestyle we are living here.
    Greetings to you sir 🍻

  • @user-gg8rb9pk6g
    @user-gg8rb9pk6g Před 10 měsíci

    Praise to you Paul. You're witnessing and talking about what others don't even notice. Cheers!

  • @miranvrdoljak3966
    @miranvrdoljak3966 Před 4 měsíci

    Sir there is not much to say : Thank you - HVALA for this amazing Video 🤝

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před 4 měsíci

      You are welcome - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @suma8590
    @suma8590 Před rokem +3

    number one on the list its jut amazing, for me one of the best things in the world is just to sit down for a coffee alone look out at the sea and riva its better than any therapy, just pure relaxation and enjoyment. Just gets me happy thinking about it. Amazing video!

  • @dunjaperkovic6160
    @dunjaperkovic6160 Před rokem +3

    It is beautiful to be reminded of the wonders, beauties and great humans my homeland is blessed with. Just a small remark... Klepetan and Malena are a love story from near Slavonski Brod, not Sisak... Thanks for promoting my country in a genuine and authentic way. Far way better than any promotional videos done by people appointed and paid to create them :)

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Yes this was pointed out earlier - my apologies - I knew it was a town east of Zagreb beginning with S

  • @jorgemorales77779
    @jorgemorales77779 Před rokem +1

    This was the most beautiful video life giving and gives people life just listening to this wonderful man

  • @goranelez9956
    @goranelez9956 Před rokem +1

    With all the negativity in the media (has to sell for clicks), it's always a pleasure when you post a new video.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Haha thanks - look out for tomorrow's at 20:00 - Croatian Language Fails: Smallpox, Hand Jobs and a Burek Called Desire

  • @thomasnemet711
    @thomasnemet711 Před rokem +6

    I used to live in Pula for 5 months back in 2021 and what i really miss the most, beside the beautiful coasts, is the "laganini" lifestyle and the mostly relaxed croats! Man i really need to figure out a way to transform my IT-job in Germany to a 100% remote work to return to croatia forever ❤

    • @epiccatV.2
      @epiccatV.2 Před rokem

      Thanks, we pula people really like it laganini

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Just tell your boss you need to work remote and you will be 10% more productive if he allows it

  • @Ivans650
    @Ivans650 Před rokem

    I accidentally stumbled upon this and now I'm just out of breath. Wonderful video with wonderful views on Croatian lifestyle. Thank you kind sir for promoting my country! :)

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      No problem, it is nice to be here. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @wilsonmiranda4466
    @wilsonmiranda4466 Před 11 měsíci +1

    H Paul it's me again. I am retired and look forward to visiting Croatia, Balkan states & Scandinavia/Nordic countries are on my itinerary . "Work hard at doing nothing" is something I can getting used to. Also your vlogs under 10 minutes is very captivating. Scores of viewers would be drawn to this. Beers, now were talking. I am moving onto your next vlog. See ya!

  • @hybrydchumur
    @hybrydchumur Před rokem +7

    Hi Paul (I've been following your work for years). I love that your attention has gone east. Do you plan on doing something about Osijek? Its the most underrated city in Croatia and deserves to be shown for what it is.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Would love to do more in Osijek and had meetings with the city and others. Need a commitment from local partners though. Would really love to do the Vukovar Card for eastern Croatia czcams.com/video/j7Lmoc1eulo/video.html

  • @Im_too_old_for_this_shit

    Such a fine gentleman. Doing well to promote both England and Croatia. After this video, I actually came to realization that sometimes, if you really want to know your country, you have to ask a foreigner to describe it. Being born somewhere and living your ordinary life, you just get too involved with daily routine to stop and appreciate everything around you.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Haha thanks - well I feel privileged that my job has given me so much opportunity to travel all over the country

  • @goranbarisic2336
    @goranbarisic2336 Před rokem +1

    Hi Peter. I have just read your article about Istra and I was really proud of my Istra and of course Croatia. Thank you so much for such a presentation of my region and my country.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Haha tx. Lots more coming if u want to subscribe

  • @eileenmacdougall8945
    @eileenmacdougall8945 Před rokem +8

    I'm watching Rick Steve's Europe, travel show on USA public tv. This shows about Croatia, which always calls to mind Nicola Tesla with me. But they were in a Croatian art museum, and I like very much the paintings I saw. Not often do I get taken by art work like I saw. I will be looking in hope to get copies.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +2

      Croatia does have a rich art and cultural scene which deserves more attention

  • @flirk3245
    @flirk3245 Před rokem +10

    Amazing video with love for Croatia just pouring out of its every second, thank you for this! ❤️
    P.S. Klepetan and Malena are from my hometown Slavonski Brod, a city in eastern Croatia, Slavonia 😁

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      You are very welcome. My apologies on Sisak - I knew it was a town east of Zagreb beginning with S. My bad.

    • @tinaribaric
      @tinaribaric Před rokem +1

      @@PaulBradbury I wanted so much to share this video and now I just cannot. Is there any chance to correct this? I mean, we in Slavonski Brod really don' have much going on (therefore I am not surprised you did not remember us), an now this...

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +4

      @@tinaribaric You have a lot going on in Slavonski Brod. Isn't it the only place in all Croatia with its own curling championships. Deep apologies for the Sisak thing - the reality is that I record 15-20 videos in one sitting and do make the occasional mistake. Best I can do is to put a note in the video description - will do that now.

    • @tinaribaric
      @tinaribaric Před rokem +2

      @@PaulBradbury ❤️❤️ Thank you so much 😊😊

  • @SenkaPazman
    @SenkaPazman Před rokem +1

    Paul, thanks for such a wonderful video about my country! ☺

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      No prob. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @tomislavmatosin4729
    @tomislavmatosin4729 Před rokem

    Danas ste dobili novog pretplatnika. Svaka čast na kanalu kao i na TCN. Keep up the good work!

  • @legga3210
    @legga3210 Před rokem +3

    ja se odselim u uk i onda Paul napravi ovo i sad bi se vratio. Pa ono, covjece, svaka cast

  • @miranbelaic
    @miranbelaic Před rokem +2

    Omg this is so true about the lifestyle and fjaka, you really got us there 🤣 well done!

  • @Vmario97
    @Vmario97 Před rokem +1

    Definitely one of the best videos out there. I can proudly say that I am from Croatia (island of Hvar) and as my name say "Dalmatian" :) Keep up a good work !

  •  Před rokem +3

    Great video 😍 Also check for Mohorovicic discontinuity 😊

  • @tetakiznjemacke22
    @tetakiznjemacke22 Před rokem +10

    Jako mi je drago što nas ljudi konačno cijene,Hrvatska je predivna država,ima problema uistinu ali Hrvatska bi ovim tempom za desetak godina mogla postati jedna od razvijenijih država Europe.Hvala vam na divnim riječima u videu.😄

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Yes i think the future here is quite bright

  • @markoahil9141
    @markoahil9141 Před rokem

    Dear Paul, thank you for such a nice video. We are honored to have you in our country. I wish you to have the most beautiful life experiences here.

  • @sasazezelic
    @sasazezelic Před rokem

    Wonderful wonderful video! As someone born and raised in Croatia, I think this video is fantastic for foreigners, but a must for Croatians. We tend to often forget or take for granted the gifts we're surrounded with.
    And I had sudden onset of allergies when you mentioned Klepetan and Malena ❤❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      haha thanks. It never hurts to pause for a moment and appreciate the positives

  • @JaceVibe
    @JaceVibe Před rokem +3

    Thank you for promoting our country! Even though there is some misinformation :). For example, there are quite a few countries in the world with large portions of the territory being protected, some more than 30%.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +1

      Haha, thanks for the info. Which countries, out of interest?

    • @JaceVibe
      @JaceVibe Před rokem

      @@PaulBradbury I was actually surprised when I looked at the list of countries by protected area. We ARE high up on the list with 38%. Some that have more are Bulgaria, Slovenia, Poland, Seychelles, Venezuela...

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      @@JaceVibe very interesting. Can u post link to the info? Thanks

    • @lovelpetrovic1865
      @lovelpetrovic1865 Před rokem

      Slovenia is no 1 in EU by percentage of natura 2000 areas.

  • @rangorgenius7782
    @rangorgenius7782 Před rokem +4

    Hvala ti Paul. Zaslužuješ sve dobro što će ti se dogoditi!

  • @botinho85
    @botinho85 Před rokem +2

    Now this is a propper promotional video, our ministry of tourism could learn a lot from you! Cheers!

  • @RobaMostarRoba
    @RobaMostarRoba Před rokem +3

    6:30 lmao same here in Mostar, Herzegovina, its called ćejf

  • @osmaks1518
    @osmaks1518 Před rokem +6

    If you really think about it, it's easy to LIVE your life, and you don't necessarily need a lot of money to do it.
    After all, it's all in your head!
    (Fjaka, espresso, relaxing, celebrating)

  • @speckofdust2804
    @speckofdust2804 Před 3 měsíci

    Congratulations ❤️ great job mister Paul💖

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před 3 měsíci

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @tonizmac
    @tonizmac Před rokem

    I am from Croatia, and I am very grateful to you for this, all nicely said❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Tx! Lots more coming if you want to subscribe.

  • @acidburnisive
    @acidburnisive Před rokem +3

    Well this is true. Great video.👍🏻😅❤🙋🏻‍♀️greatings from Split, Dalmatia. Forigners please stay home.🙏🏻

  • @RaizenEx1
    @RaizenEx1 Před rokem +3

    Best promotional video for Croatia ever made

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      haha, not sure about that, but it was fun to make

  • @Muahahahaha3
    @Muahahahaha3 Před rokem +1

    MY HEART IS SO BIG RN ITS REALLY NICE TO HEAR SOMETHING ABOUT UR COUNTRY FROM THIS MAN ❤ U HAVE MY RESEPCT❤❤

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem

      Haha. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @drazengalinec
    @drazengalinec Před rokem +8

    Love watching your videos and listening stories you tell.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +2

      haha thanks. Lots more coming if you want to subscribe. Next up, Is it true that all foreigners in Croatia are really rich?

  • @DavorSplit
    @DavorSplit Před rokem +1

    Perfect video. Thanks

  • @anteperic7849
    @anteperic7849 Před rokem +3

    And the White house is built from the marble stone from Croatia(Island Brač)

  • @tekbraca
    @tekbraca Před rokem +6

    Looking forward for future Croatia is like Monty Python video. 😉

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Před rokem +3

      A laugh a minute. At least it is not dull.