How come so many people have dogs around here? And big ones, too? For Zagreb locals, it feels normal to meet people walking their dogs everywhere in the city.

I haven't even looked back since last year's edition, and this year's Festival of Lights Zagreb has already arrived. After the first harbingers of spring on the city's meadows, I am especially looking forward to this harbinger since it marks the city's awakening from its winter sleep. Good morning, wonderful Zagreb!

Hey there, lovebirds, did you find yourself in my city just before Valentine's Day? It may not be Paris, but Zagreb is definitely a city of love – see why!

When imagining a mental institution, most Croats will think of the best-known one in the country. The hospital is known as Vrapče, and the name became a synonym for a psychiatric institution in Croatia.

New beginnings are always a good time to look ahead and, at the same time, to reflect on the past. At the start of this year, I looked back. A bit too far back, ending up in Zagreb almost a century ago. I found some postcards from the 1920s. Panoramic photos are so popular these days, and almost anyone can take them with the help of drones and modern technology. But what if you wanted to take one a hundred years ago? Let's look back together.

And again, writing this from a cold Zagreb, I am thrilled to bring you a glimpse of upcoming cultural events in Zagreb throughout January 2024. The city of lights and arts never ceases to amaze with its diversity, and this January is no exception. Let's dive in and explore the artistic worlds that will come to life in my city.