10 Things Croatia Does Better Than Anywhere Else

(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]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

haha thanks

[@ThePortenio]

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]

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

[@antonijanorsic4263]

Da

[@antel704]

Yes

[@Ana-385]

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]

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]

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

[@tongobong1]

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

[@thekarirany]

Pavle, a ne Paul ♥️

[@plavaorijana3087]

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

[@mladenticak7524]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Aw thanks - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@anatiza4170]

Predivno ❤

[@World_Without_God]

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]

Haha thanks - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@DataLog]

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

[@ivanprtoljan5003]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@DataLog]

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

[@tajanaphilips2913]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@denzel6627]

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

[@tanjakoman8104]

Pa istina je

[@marijapucic7363]

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!😂❤

[@gabrijelab.928]

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]

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

[@minimalistserendipity4744]

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]

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]

@@PaulBradbury 🇭🇷 ❤ 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@James-tz5kh]

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]

Well said 😊

[@OldHolborn95]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Nema na cemu

[@__Aurora__]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@__Aurora__]

@@PaulBradbury Absolutely .🙏

[@anjab8816]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

There is plenty of space. What is stopping you?

[@tinladasic3873]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@tomislavsokic3141]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@NoName-fe6ll]

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

[@nothing68753]

Im Croatian

[@marijanapetrusic3344]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha thanks

[@kali00000]

Your pronunciation of Croatian words is amazing. Great job!

[@charlainventado]

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]

Great. There is a lot to see. Enjoy!

[@lombo0075]

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 😄

[@niksatan]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@vanjaliscuk7518]

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]

@@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.

[@makijezakon]

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.

[@darioshub]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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]

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

[@dyleni]

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]

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

[@danmustapic]

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

[@tomimustapic7350]

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

[@maricallo6143]

@@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]

So lovely!! 🇭🇷❤️🇬🇷

[@sanjadukic8207]

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]

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

[@andreafodor249]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@kristiandivander9754]

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

[@James-tz5kh]

What about Plenkovic 😂😂😂 or Bandic and Sanader

[@vedrancarevic6999]

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 KZbin kanal napravili zbog Hrvatske❤ Lijep pozdrav!!!!

[@xKristojebachx]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

You have a lot to be proud of

[@xKristojebachx]

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

[@James-tz5kh]

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]

Thank you Paul for promoting our country.

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you for having me

[@josip_giuseppe]

@@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.

[@filipgruja3108]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Hah, that is the first time I heard that - there are many who would disagree, but thanks

[@andromeda_748]

I agree

[@CranBerry565]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@navi7605]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Wow, thank you!

[@19Marksman89]

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

[@goldeneagle5820]

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]

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.

[@omertaala]

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]

haha, a little positivity never killed anyone

[@AVAXII]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@user-ol2es6oo9x]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@jameszg322]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you so much

[@bojankavazovic]

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]

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

[@bojankavazovic]

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.

[@davidllewelyn]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@klarawhite]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@NN065]

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]

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

[@AleksandarGospic]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you kind Sir!

[@zeljkomihalic55]

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]

Haha tx. A little positivity never killed anyone

[@jelena2463]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha thanks - next on Sunday evening

[@MiroslavVarga]

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.

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha, but the lawsuits are such fun...

[@atj7494]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

It is a great place

[@ivansoldo8738]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

It is great to be here

[@MaireadRohiniJoyce]

Thank you so much for this Paul 😊

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@sanjamis6286]

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. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MaritimoFishing]

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!

[@PaulBradbury]

Wow, thank you! Many more coming if you want to subscribe

[@MaritimoFishing]

@@PaulBradbury Already did!

[@RRCProductions_official]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@liskas1992]

Our bigger brothers. Regards from SLO.

[@Burilo86]

Thanks man for this video! You rock!

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@silaart777]

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]

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

[@drpn3570]

Vegeta?

[@lefreak1872]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Time to come home...

[@davorsculac2252]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

haha thanks

[@hybrydchumur]

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]

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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGivnqKZZsqootE

[@wilsonmiranda4466]

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!

[@bazoo513]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@bazoo513]

@@PaulBradbury Of course I subscribed.

[@Strix01]

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 🍻

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

Many are lazy. Tourists come and say that.

[@jowankailicbrouillette5346]

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!! 😊 👍

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you so much

[@renatopalic987]

Great naration and content, favorite Croatian ambasador!

[@PaulBradbury]

haha thanks!

[@1986dubi]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

You are very kind

[@heyoka1994]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@miranvrdoljak3966]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@flirk3245]

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]

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

[@tinaribaric]

@@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]

@@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]

@@PaulBradbury ❤️❤️ Thank you so much 😊😊

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

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]

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

[@ilijamiloloza5232]

Beautiful video, Thanks Paul!!

[@PaulBradbury]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sasazezelic]

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]

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

[@thomasnemet711]

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]

Thanks, we pula people really like it laganini

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@tetakiznjemacke22]

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]

Yes i think the future here is quite bright

[@speckofdust2804]

Congratulations ❤️ great job mister Paul💖

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@ivanaroncevic8858]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

You are so welcome

[@MarkoSamiric]

Great video 😍 Also check for Mohorovicic discontinuity 😊

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you! Will do!

[@iadertina]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Nor would I

[@tomislavmatosin4729]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Hvala!

[@jorgemorales77779]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@suma8590]

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!

[@PaulBradbury]

I hear you on just staring at the sea

[@Reulon]

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]

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

[@DataLog]

@@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]

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]

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

[@VonEssek]

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

[@goranbarisic2336]

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]

Haha tx. Lots more coming if u want to subscribe

[@danijelambrozic]

Thank you, man! And about those 2 storks - they were near city of Slavonski Brod, not Sisak. Anyway - thanks for this!

[@PaulBradbury]

Yes apologies. Already corrected in the video description

[@dunjaperkovic6160]

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]

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

[@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]

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

[@user-gg8rb9pk6g]

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

[@tinkerbella7496]

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 ❤️

[@PaulBradbury]

It is a cool place to hang out

[@RaizenEx1]

Best promotional video for Croatia ever made

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@DavorSplit]

Perfect video. Thanks

[@PaulBradbury]

You are vey welcome

[@miranbelaic]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Nothing quite beats fjaka

[@JaceVibe]

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]

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

[@JaceVibe]

@@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]

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

[@lovelpetrovic1865]

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

[@Vmario97]

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 !

[@PaulBradbury]

Wow, thank you!

[@stjepanprskalo9886]

You are for me Hrvat, wenn some wann talk so beutiful for my land, we croatians respect that. Pozdravi mi Zorka Arbuniča

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha thanks, it is nice to be here.

[@markoahil9141]

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.

[@PaulBradbury]

Thanks - it is nice to be here

[@anteperic7849]

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

[@osmaks1518]

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)

[@inosos2536]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@goranelez9956]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

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

[@korculaamv9820]

There is nothing better then laying on the beach and trying to do absolutely nothing. Probably just for few minutes so you don't get sun-burned 😂

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha - fjaka experts know how to manage the sun and shade and find their perfect spot for the day without moving

[@emiliabatrac9430]

11: Croatia has the best organ donation system in the world In Croatia, anyone who has not explicitly stated they are opposed to organ donation during their life is considered a potential organ donor. In 2015, Croatia was first in the world for the number of liver and kidney transplants, and second in the world for heart transplants.

[@PaulBradbury]

Indeed. Thanks for the reminder. Wil cover these in a special vid on medical tourism in croatia

[@agontprevarator5214]

You'd probably have to mention the dental tourism as well haha

[@hobbyjay6803]

Nice one Paul and huge thank you for being such a great ambasador for Croatia and our way of life. I think Croatian cuisine video would be much appreciated topic especialy for your fellow Brits and all of your english speaking audience cause food in that part of Europe is something special. Gordon Ramsey only scratched surface on his visit to Cro and i'm pretty sure after 20 years you being overthere, u got plenty to say about it. Once again thank you, you are top bloke. Keep it up and enjoy. Greetings from Gloucestershire Croat

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha thanks - yes lots more fun stuff coming, including cuisine if you want to subscribe

[@hobbyjay6803]

@@PaulBradbury i have subscribed soon as i found out about you. how could i not to? well, only yday thou, but as we say in Croatia "better ever than never" lol... last frase i wrote could be grammar topic itself.... just like "than and then" u mentioned some time ago. :) all the best sir

[@RobaMostarRoba]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

I will try it out next time

[@franostankovic1581]

Proud to be Croat. ❤🇭🇷

[@PaulBradbury]

There is a lot to be proud of

[@qreiramo4543]

Nažalost ovo neće gledati nitko iz HTZ, a ako slućajno naleti na ovaj film ništa iz njega neće naučiti jer učenje nije njihov lifestyle. Ovo je jedna od boljih reklama za Hrvatsku koju sam vidio. Ima još nekoliko stvari koje je autor mogao uvrstiti. U priči o izumima mislim da nije smio preskočiti penkalu koja je patentirana u Zagrebu i nema pismenog čovjeka na svijetu koji ju nije držao u ruci, po meni najveći izum iz Hrvatske koji je promijenio svijet odptilike kao i tiskarski stroj. U djelu filma gdje spominje američku Deklaraciju o neovisnosti mogao je spomenuti da je Dubrovačka republika bila prva država na svijetu koja je priznala SAD. Ima tu još toga ali bilo bi predugačak film. U svakom slučaju gospodine Paul, hvala vam.

[@PaulBradbury]

As long as tourists and potential returnees see it, that is more important.

[@DisiLega]

I know youve been in Croatia for 10 years, but its amazing how well you pronounce all of the croatian phrases you use in this video. Bravo!

[@PaulBradbury]

haha, thanks but my accent sucks

[@endtimesareuponus8930]

@@PaulBradbury that's how you describe it. Many of us like to hear the accents.

[@markopetrunic7598]

Cafe lifestyle in Croatia means that you get out for a cup of coffee and return home pissed drunk 7 hours later

[@PaulBradbury]

You describe my life so well

[@danmustapic]

Especially in Dalmatia...you sit in a cafe bar near the water or Riva around sunset....people or friends walk by , you call them over for a coffee or drink....you have one ,then two ,then 3 and before you know it ( after all those alcohol shots/drinks ) your pissed drunk, then you wonder where did all the time go ...it.s 11 O'clock/midnight and it's time to go home....HAPPY.... Love it!!!

[@legga3210]

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

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha tx