The TOP REASONS we LOVE living in CROATIA!

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

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[@irenafidalgo7298]

I'm a Croatian born and raised in Zagreb, Croatia now, living in Toronto. I totally agree with everything you said. Canadians have no work life balance and our quality of life has gone down drastically in the last 6 years. Keep living my dream Sarah.❤

[@dp3069]

Dear Sarah, you are the best ambassodor of Croatia! Thank you!

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Thank you! 😃

[@dp3069]

@@RoyalCroatianTours God bless you and your family!

[@tommyw.2856]

Please stop bullshiting us, thats the most corupt and poor country in Europe….. Hope you never get sick in this loser country.

[@goodside1807]

@UCpVaQAbr9Z9M3X_pEfVG7hw shut up you stupid we are not the poorest country and most corupt you are just jealous

[@23101979T]

Yap, and still has significantly better quality of life than most of the other western countries !

[@juliarosen2864]

I'm from Austria and moved to Croatia one month ago. Love it here!!

[@eduardozd217]

Wellcome 😊

[@eduardozd217]

@Beagle Schmiegl Croatia is not Balkan.

[@eduardozd217]

@Beagle Schmiegl Mediteran and Central Europe.

[@domiii489]

Wie kommst du dort mit der Sprache klar? Bin auch am überlegen nach Kroatien zu ziehen

[@Amivgr1]

To get away from the coronazism??

[@FollowerofJeusChrist]

Kako sam sretan što sam Hrvat i što postoje ljudi kao ti koji promoviraju našu zemlju. Hvala ti!

[@terezawolf6577]

I just returned from Croatia after spending 3 weeks, and while I was there, I gave notice in my flat back in the Czech Republic so that I can move to Croatia permanently! I've never seen a more beautiful country. It truly is a magical place!

[@Ono_Rourke]

Welcome :)♥

[@neighborhoodlilian]

Good choice ! Hearty welcome!

[@robertbabic80]

There is always room for more good people. Welcome to Croatia!

[@martinhorny3738]

What was wrong with life in the Czech Republic compared to Croatia?

[@ivanjelenic5627]

Welcome, our slav friend!

[@jeffreybacic4414]

At 42 years old, I'm planning on moving to Zagreb in a few months to try it out. I've lived my entire life in Los Angeles within the Croatian community and my Homeland has always called to me. I'm looking forward to it!

[@riobabic8960]

California is a drug dealers dream !

[@Earth.Crafts.World.Seven.6]

California has crime problems but Croatia has systemic corruption. It is a trade off.

[@123Miroslav]

If you are from CA, move to Split.

[@balomamedeki2044]

@@123Miroslav nothing would change

[@m.k.7176]

@@riobabic8960 don't forget homeless ppl and hookers looll

[@leasaric8986]

Looove this video! I’m from Zagreb but have been living in London for 5+ years now, and I can relate to every single thing you mentioned ij the video. These are all the things I miss the most here, so it seems like it’s a Western thing in general. Thanks for the great summary🤗

[@endouceurendouceur318]

We crossed Croatia by train from Budapest to Venice in August 1989 and later we made some Croatian friends - Iko, Ante, etc. from Dalmatia. Friendly, good hearts, always singing - A ja zelim samo jedno, da jivim jos jedan dan ! I hope one day to travel again to Croatia ! Greetings from Moldavia !

[@C.V.123]

I first heard the word "stress" when I was 16 years old (I'm Croatian) 😅

[@milenamajic]

Stay there that is alll I an gonna say. I am originally from croatia ( born and raised during former Yugoslavia ), city of daruvar area, about 3 hrs from zagreb. Now in canada and wish I can go back every day. Covid has turned canada in to a very scary country to live in and not cause of covid.

[@dp3069]

Hope you will return!

[@MT-us8pd]

Milena, I am from the Netherlands and I totally get what your saying. Allthough here is still less strict in comoarison to Australia and Canada. The west is becoming totalatarian. Considering moving to Croatia to with my family. God bless yours, Mathijs.

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

Onda pricas naši?

[@tihomir7]

@@hrvatskivitez8700 priča, ali ovo je namijenjeno onima koji ne razumiju hrvatski.

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

@@tihomir7 sorry

[@turntsnacox9555]

It’s because Croatia is awesome and beautiful!! I want to move to my family’s homeland soon.

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

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[@majkomila385]

I emigrated to Canada as a child in late 1960’s, came to GTA (suburb of Toronto) with parents for a better life. Back than Yugoslavia’s regime did not offer a good future for us. I am grateful to God for this opportunity and for Canada. I also finally meet my grandparents who moved to Canada even decades earlier for political (survival) and economic reasons. But things seem to be changing. For me personally, Canada is like a work camp and I agree with ‘your’ perspective. When I visit my relatives in Croatia now, I must admit that they NOW seem to have a better lifestyle. Things have changed, so I agree with you Sara! God willing, when I retire, I plan to visit ever year for extended periods. With adult children (around you age :) here in Canada, unfortunately that part will get complicated. Like the Israelites returning back to homeland, it’s time for Croatian’s to do same. Hey Sara, you seem beautiful inside and out. Neka te dragi Bog blagoslovi!

[@fortitudo1992]

pises gluposti! sada je gore nego sto je bilo u x yu!

[@majkomila385]

fortitudo1992 not for my family. All basic needs are met (food, clothing, electricity, running water, transportation, etc, etc), they can openly practise our faith, and have no fear to express political beliefs. Thank the good Lord.

[@pavomrnarevic3900]

@@fortitudo1992 Pogledaj se u ogledalo i naći ćeš krivca za tvoju situaciju .

[@majkomila385]

Oppression of an ethnic group (Croats in Croatia), if not part of the ‘Jugoslav’ party, no opportunity to progress, hence millions emigrated out. Thank God communism is behind us, but unfortunately capitalism/democracy is imperfect and always will be, if politicians continue to be corrupt.

[@pavomrnarevic3900]

@@majkomila385 I am Croatian and I never felt particularly oppressed , communism is over , find something else or somebody to blame .

[@123Miroslav]

I have traveled around the globe, but every time I come back I can't believe how beautiful it is here. There is no place in the world with so much diversity within a few hundred kilometres. If you manage to organize your life well (I have), there is no other place that can match.

[@petarmamic4922]

Izvrstan video pozdrav iz Sydneya!

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Hvala Petar!

[@coreyschumacher4245]

Bok Sarah and Ivan! I just moved my family to Zagreb (Vrbik) about six weeks ago from the U.S. We started watching your videos and subscribed more than a year ago and really enjoy your content. I hear many of these same things from Croatians when we tell them we moved here. They can’t believe it. It’s been fun seeing your family enjoy beautiful Croatia together. You’ve given us some great ideas of places to visit. I hope we run into you guys sometime!

[@zagrepcanin82]

Welcome to the jungle...lol...Zagreb. Ppl are moving to Zagreb and ppl like me who is born and raised here moved out...and believe me i wouldnt live in Zagreb again....to many cars and to many ppl

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

Why core you moved here

[@miazvone]

Wellcome to Croatia. Hope you love every minute living here. 😍

[@ruzina_mlijecnica]

Welcome 😊!

[@adriaticdream9742]

Welcome, I hope you and your family will enjoy your life in this amazing country.

[@brokula1312]

Dear Sarah, you are our most beloved Croatian-Canadian. We are so glad having you here. I too love living here, but I also plan to move out of the city and find even more peaceful home. Life is passing fast and I really want to enjoy the small things that it offers.

[@estefaniadurand4900]

Sarah, i just recently discover you, i´m argentinia thinking move of country and you are make me fall in love from Croatia. Thanks for be our eyes abroad 😍

[@doriancroatia2054]

Well explained, and even if you don't live in city area in most cases everything is walkable, unless you are in some very small villages or hamlets. My town has population of 2000 and we have pharmacy, 5 grocery stores, post office, gas station, train station, night club, 2 hair salons, kindergarten and elementary school, all in the circle of max 10 minute walking:)

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Hoping to come back to Croatia in 2022 (as a digital nomad)! I spent 3 months in Croatia this year and just LOVED it. I really wasn't ready to leave. I'd love to stay longer for all of the reasons you identified this video. :) Cheers.

[@SuperiorBettingTips]

So come and stay longer, I'll be your Croatian BFF :))) May I ask what is that you do as a digital nomad, because I am kind of a digital nomad myself (graphic designs).

[@ezekielsilvestar1106]

Glad you enjoyed it in our country, I'm biased because I'm croatian but after living in Germany and Ireland i was extatic to come back after 4,5 years and i hope I'll never leave again, i think this is the best country to live in overall, maybe we need a little bigger salaries but that's it

[@HladniSjeverniVjetar]

@@ezekielsilvestar1106 Little less corruption, little less sheep mentality in people, overall life quality in Croatia is amazing, if you got deep pockets. :D Ako nemaš rodjake ili sponzore... Jednostavno stvarnost većine ljudi je ta da kompetentnost i meritokracija ne postoje u Hrvatskoj u 90% slučajeva. To je jedan od najvećih problema. Proć će nekoliko generacija dok se ne istrijebi iz naroda ta komunistička navika.

[@adrianobanak2824]

@@HladniSjeverniVjetar lupetaš gluposti. Sav ovaj kaos koji imamo se dogodio upravo zato jer danas svatko radi što hoće, a bez ikakvih sankcija. Jugoslavije nema već 30 godina i kriviti bivšu državu za naše probleme i nedostatke je čisti idiotizam.

[@whatsupbudbud]

I'm also thinking of moving to Split from Riga as a software developer as my colleague is from there and says life is great. :)

[@mhasanmunna]

Always love from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩❤🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@asmtouhidulislam7479]

Hi - Can I have your e-mail ID or any other way to contact for some info?

[@chelseasummers2365]

God willing when this whole corona is behind us, I plan on moving there too!

[@Earth.Crafts.World.Seven.6]

Croatia is a perfect blend of Slavic/Austro-Hungarian/Turkish/Ottoman all rolled in one. It has some Venetian era Italian light flourishes. Beautiful country!

[@thegreatduke3459]

Sarah, you're a gem. It's your positive, can-do attitude that has everything to do with your and your family's happiness in Croatia. Putting in the time and effort to learn the language and local customs, find friends and cultivate friendships, be a good mom, wife, and daughter-in-law, while also producing great videos. Ivan is lucky to have you, as are the rest of us Croats in Croatia and abroad. Thank you.

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Wow, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!! :)

[@brankasaric9473]

@@RoyalCroatianTours This is absolutely the truth! Your way of dealing with all challenges around you is amazing. You are so hard working, clever and brave young woman. If my Croatians, who are whining about hard life here, have a half of your views about life, this whole country would be different. I am always saying that people should leave Croatia for at least a year, so they would better understand life in generally. Thank you.

[@idonotflame7513]

im from sweden and i have family from croatia. My dream is to move to croatia and live there for the rest of my life, its so awesome to see these clips because it reminds me of all the times i have been to croatia!!!

[@brankasaric9473]

If I lived in Sweden I would move back to Croatia as well... That is exactly why I got back from Canada.. -:) My last winter in Canada temperature was around -20 for 3 mnths....

[@grandmastersreaction1267]

Same!

[@marionfrejaville4210]

This is a great video ! And this is what we are planning to do in a few years ! My boyfriend is croatian we've met and worked in Ireland and now we are in Germany and yes we are aware that the money will be less but the lifestyle is what we are looking for the most. At the end of the day making money is important, yes but being in a place that you love, feel safe and more relax is so much more important than making a lot of money !

[@max2238]

AMEN.....iam in US next sumer I coming back for good where I belong

[@miller3959]

I live in USA 20 years and I`ll move back soon . I agree with you completely.

[@MissCiklama]

Greetings from Sydney … I can’t blame you wanting live at Zagreb or anywhere at Croatia , best country to be at , I can’t wait to leave Australia and come back home to beautiful island of Korcula !!!

[@christinewarner1319]

My mum was from there

[@vickosimunkovic8459]

@@christinewarner1319 beautiful island, nice people, you should be proud of your roots.

[@xMoac]

Being a Croat I am so happy to see people move to Croatia. Welcome.

[@crankiemanx8423]

Croatia is a beautiful country,the life sounds more family orientated not focused on work as much. the life there definitely agrees with you,you look very happy.❤️🙏❤️

[@zyrexnotpyrex3205]

The country is very pretty Zagreb is wonderful and here the shops are wonderful and its fun to go out as u feel safe

[@robertdavis3433]

If you're not focused at work you're not going to make any money

[@lea88pu]

Everyone who ever traveled outside of Croatia to a bigger country/city can understand what you are talking about. I believe that our people are complaining mostly bcs they didn't travel even inside the borders of our country and even less outside of it, so they can't see the difference in quality of life and that's why they often don't appreciate it. And it's not that they don't want to travel,but they can't afford it. We have a gorgeous nature,cilmate etc. and live mostly off of tourism that during the corona lockdown was visible as a negative side bcs our country depends on importing goods instead of growing the local industry. Croatia has sold most all of it and people are mad because of it. Let's just hope that in future we will improve. I wanted to add that in Zagreb people travel longer distances to work by car, but in smaller cities we often can go by foot for few minutes or 10 min by car and I'm very grateful for it.

[@miazvone]

Ona tipična za nas Hrvate : 'Trava je uvijek zelenija kod susjeda!' 🤣🤣

[@Antonio_Serdar]

A lot of Croatians are very negative and don't understand how incredible this country really is in many aspects.

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

It's wonderful in many aspects, that's for sure!

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

Yes they Are negative,why?coruption!?

[@leocl2760]

@@hrvatskivitez8700 That's just a stupid comment

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

A lot but not Croatians. Mostly, these are serbs living in Croatia or children from former communist regime party members.

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

@@leocl2760 no its not,Because I lived there

[@tomislavbozinovic3647]

Dear Sarah, I m Croatian currently living abroad, honestly listening you it’s my big reminder why at the moment I’m abroad and I’m counting days to come back and enjoy all benefits of my country I saw and I felt already living there, but now I reconfirmed. Thank you!

[@foravesela1743]

Sve pohvale. Hvala Vam na ljepom svjedočenju👍🤗

[@dominikamestrovic7663]

Hi Sarah! I've been following your and Ivan's story for quite some time now and I find your view of Croatia and the lifestyle here so refreshing and joyfull. See, I'm one of those Croatian that tend to sink into a pessimistic view on my situation here. I went to college for tourism management, hopefull to find a better job for myself, one that would enable me to help out my family a bit. I'm 42 now. No matter how many jobs (entry level) in the industry I applied for, I never got one and yes, I still applie. I work mainly in hard industry line production jobs, 3 shifts, that pay a bit (like 500 kn) more than 1 shift jobs outside the industrial sector. I cannot count how many times I've been promised a promotion, just for someone else (less qualified/experienced/knowelable) to get it, cause they had a connection to someone higher up. Hell, it goes as far I had to have a connection just to be able to be employed as a cleaner in a warehouse. It gets hard here if you don't have a good job. I could never buy myself a flat, cause banks will not approve a loan to someone with no job security and most firms give you a short term contract that should be made permanent in 3 yrs, which is when they terminate it. It gets frustrating living here, the fact you cannot plan your future, sink your teeth in working overtime knowing in 10 yrs it will be worth it, 'cause you will save up for a roof over your head or a business of your own. It seems hopeless sometimes and then I see you talking about so many positive things I tend to overlook, it gives me hope, it brings me back. I love the work-life balance here, I love the nature and climate, I love our warmhearted ppl, who are allways ready to lend a hand and tell it to you straight, and I love you for reminding me of it. Thank you! 🤗

[@ivank7985]

super komentar, ako se mogu nadovezati, ja npr cijeli zivot zivim na zapadu gdje sam se i skolovao. radim oko 50 sati tjedno i primanja su mi iznad nekog prosjeka, ako bi i dobio kredit za stan od 40 kvadrata, vecina moje zarade bi isla za taj kredit.

[@dominikamestrovic7663]

@@ivank7985 koliko je to jbno tužno, uložiti toliko truda i plaćati godinama krletku za život, a imamo cijeli planet free of charge from God. 🤷‍♀️

[@ivank7985]

@@dominikamestrovic7663 puno toga u zivotu je tuzno i nije fer, ali samo ti hocu reci da problemi sa kojima se vi susrecete vi u hr ne znaju za granice.

[@dominikamestrovic7663]

@@ivank7985 Istina, ti su problemi postali univerzalni. Sve je veći jaz između oligarha i malih ljudi. Ono što se zvalo srednja klasa građana gotovo više i ne postoji. Sada taj termin samo stoji za ukras nad glavama građana koje od siromaštva dijeli koja plaća s kojom preživljavaju, ne žive. Tješe se da im je dobro, jer nisu zagazili u siromaštvo, nesvijesni koliko je tanka granica na kojoj plešu. Kruha i igara. Ko u starom Rimu. Daj nam dobar WiFi i loše hrane i gutat ćemo govna šutke, dok nas ne zgaze dovoljno jako da naiđu na otpor revolucije. Ne brine ih to puno, rade na policijskim državama, kamere svugdje, ko se pobuni instantno će postati persona non grata - terorist. I u svem tom veličanju svog ega, propuštaju naučiti od prošlosti: opresivni sistemi padaju, jer čovjek je rođen kao slobodno biće.

[@whatever75]

You pronounced Hvar perfectly. That was the final test. You are officially accepted as a full Croatian citizen - congratulations :D

[@ivanjankovic3740]

wow

[@C.V.123]

I noticed it too 👍

[@Cyricist001]

Croatia would be heaven on Earth if our politicians just adopted Austria's or Finland's approach for starting a business, it's just too complicated to start a business or attract foreign ones, resulting in a poor economy.

[@hernandezmiller6719]

Hope for a change

[@debelix]

Not to mention all those corrupted politician thieves

[@Cyricist001]

@@debelix We get the politicians we deserve. It's our fault they are in the positions where they are.

[@debelix]

@@Cyricist001 Not really. You see there are two major parties and they have a huge membership base so every election it's either one or the other party (just like in the USA). Independent candidates or small parties don't stand the chance.

[@sarahbowie6536]

@@debelix But in Germany it is complicated as well. In Germany everything ist under Control. If you want to raise a company...or a business.. you need to go to a Bank in order to get a credit. So they want to See a business plan. It is very hard to get a credit. And permissions for xyz.

[@tinaburcon7987]

Not long ago I had fallen down a you tube rabbit hole and came across your video’s, you’re doing a great job. I’ve been in Croatia for just a little longer then you, sometimes the “are you crazy why did you move here?” gets a bit tedious, while you’ve done a great job explaining some of the positives I wouldn’t put too much effort into it. The same people who will wear you down with those questions are the ones who will be here commenting negatively. Enjoy your break!

[@nataliemacht5946]

I live in Istria since two months now and agree with all your points.

[@poljakdijana2906]

Hvala Sara na lipom videu i realnom objašnjenju svakodnevnog života.🙋

[@n057828]

Respect to all people god bless💕❤️🇦🇺🇭🇷

[@CoughFee]

I love her accent. The way she says "bag" makes me smile!

[@andreeduchaine3908]

Just found your UT a couple of weeks ago. I’m a Canadian from Quebec (68) leaving in India since 2 years now and I’m thinking of moving to Croatia. Will look at your website 🙏

[@davorlekenik9563]

Vive le Quebec !!!!👍👍

[@hrvatskivitez8700]

In Croatia????why

[@vordag]

@@hrvatskivitez8700 i ti si mi neki vitez .. jesi li pogledao (i razumio) ovaj video

[@adriaticdream9742]

@@vordag Ne razumi taj "vitez" ništa, očito!

[@DBvideo-s]

@@hrvatskivitez8700 vitez ispred konzuma

[@jimreed8576]

I live in Croatia and have traveled extesively to most corners of it, and the diversity is really high. Not only geography and climate but the culture as well, and this is mostly to histrical influences of neighbooring countries. The arhitecture, cuisine, accents, social norms and customs all vary a lot even in a realatively small space. From the coast that is infulenced by italy, to dubrovnik which has a rich history of its own, to the mountains of lika, the Zagorje and Zagreb which have a large Austrian and german influence, over Podravina which has a large Hungarian influence, to the east with a mix of hungarian, serbian (mostly vojvodina) influences, down to slavonia which has a lot of bosnian influences(ottoman expansion was most felt here) to Pozega which is a city sourounded by a ring of mountains which develped in a kind of isolation. There's a lot of other examples, minor and major, and exploring all that gives you a good view on how much there is to see. Sometimes it feels that every nook and cranny is just so unique. There are also other universal things that connect us all together like football and good food ^^ These videos are so great and I must applaud the amount of promotion you do for our country, it's just a delight to see!

[@wakanda6547]

Sarah your tone and narration of the video is great..interesting view points, thanks for sharing!!

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Thank you so much! :)

[@hervefraioli4981]

Dear Sarah I can’t stop watching your video, it’s my dream to move one day I am not as young as you are but I am preparing myself! First the language, finishing my work life and idemo! Do not forget that Croatian people are warm, friendly, workers, easy to live! Wish you a great time

[@edde8624]

I've lived in Canada for about 30 years and everything you say here is pretty much spot on. I was born in that area(lived in Croatia and Bosnia) and really miss it. Life here is way too chaotic and people seem to focus so much of their energy on how much more money they can make, how much bigger house they can buy, the new fancier car or some other toy they can get...It feels like it lacks culture and unity so everything becomes about consumerism and not much else. It's probably why mental health is going downhill here as people become more like robots. But anyways, nice video.

[@EdwardAlver]

Thank you so much for this video . I agree with you in everything....the quality of life, less stress , and the fact that people know there that life can't be all about work . And yes...when I was there I realized we can see great variety of landscapes without having to drive for many , many hours. It is simply a beautiful place with a slower pace of life that enable us to finally be happy with a not so complicated life. I wish you and your husband the best of success in everything. Your friend from USA , Edwin Oliveras

[@robrenegadetravels4635]

I'm moving to Makarska in a few years

[@katannyadirkson6147]

I'm jealous!

[@eughbrother]

I'm from Toronto as well but I'm a bit scared to go as I'm probably going to be the only Asian in the community. But I also don't fit into Asian-Canadian communities at all, which is why I'm trying to be more open-minded for my upcoming trip to Split and Dubrovnik this month.

[@PeroSero]

Beautiful!! As a croatian who lives his whole life in Germany, I'm glad that you are satisfied in this country! Have a nice time and be happy with your family 👍👍

[@adriaticdream9742]

Pametna žena, sve je rekla kratko i jasno kako zapravo je. Hrvati uzimaju zdravo za gotovo (for granted) tolike prednosti koje imamo, a ne shvaćaju da na drugim mjestima toga jednostavno nema. Ovdje sigurnost stavljam na prvo mjesto, to je neprocjenjivo.

[@denissabljaric7935]

A koje to "prednosti" imamo?

[@adriaticdream9742]

@@denissabljaric7935 Pa, poslušaj video, pa ti neće trebati navodnici. Uostalom, ti si očito onaj s početka priče čangrizavi, grintavi, nikad ništa dobro, uvijek je sve ajme, ajme, ajmeeeee....dosta mi vas je.

[@denissabljaric7935]

@@adriaticdream9742 ajd sad ce me netko ucit kak mi je. S placom 6000 kn zivim zakurac pametnom dovoljno

[@adriaticdream9742]

@@denissabljaric7935 Odgovorio sam ti, pa mi nije ostao komentar, možda se pojavi dva puta. Nema veze, ponovit ću. Dakle, poanta je u tome da nema kukanja i prenemaganja jer su mnogi Hrvati u tome svjetski prvaci! Kad nisi sretan, bori se, a ne kukaj! I ja nisam bio sretan sa svojom situacijom, pa sam otvorio vlastitu tvrtku, radim od jutra, do sutra, veliki je to rizik i nije za svakoga, ali meni se isplatilo iz više razloga. Ti si očito frustriran, psuješ, prostačiš, takvima obično ne odgovaram jer ne komuniciram na tom nivou, ali ipak ću ti reći: "Umjesto da energiju trošiš na gunđanje, prostačenje i kukanje, bori se."

[@denissabljaric7935]

@@adriaticdream9742 borit cu se kad preselim u Austriju

[@Kivas_Fajo]

Tvoj muž je jedan sretan čovjek. 🙂

[@ValhallaGuitar]

I ona je očigledno sretna s njim. I sam sam primjetio da zrači srećom i zadovoljstvom i htio komentirati da je sretna s Ivanom. :)

[@mariozvan9782]

Absolutely spot on! Despite maddening issues that can occur on a daily basis, there are many positives that one takes for granted and doesn't appreciate until you live elsewhere. Very well thought out and presented Sarah.

[@JJ-ym8bu]

I think your reasons for living in Croatia are excellent. I think Croatians in general can be a bit pessimistic about things and how amazing Croatia is and how lucky they are to be there. Of course the economics of living there for many people is hard and they choose to leave Croatia but "money isn't everything".

[@Cyricist001]

Money isn't everything but when you have parents to take care of or wish to start a family, money is needed. Croats know the country is beautiful, but our main misgiving is our leaders....which we're also to blame.

[@markojuric7523]

J J Many Croats who left Croatia were manipulated by the media in Croatia who knowingly lied at someone's expense that nothing was right in Croatia, and that in Ireland, Germany, North America, etc., etc., and that "honey and milk ", but many were disappointed with life outside Croatia.

[@JJ-ym8bu]

@@markojuric7523 My parent fled Croatia back in the late 60's when they fled for a valid reason. When people from countries come back from places like Australia, US, Canada and Ireland and you were confused wondering why..................now you know.

[@molnyi5]

J J - we are not pesimistic, I would say that we are overly positive about everything... One thing is to live here year long and another one is to come here for a vacation from for example. USA, GB or some other higher standard country. In two weeks where you have fun and spend money wherever you want, you can't really determine how we live and what's the status of the country. Come here and stay for a while - most of people work for around 600-700$ and let's say that prices of everything is same as in your country (gas more expensive then in USA, food more expensive then in Germany etc..) - you would not have a good time here with that amount of money each month. We are 2nd/3rd poorest country in the EU (Romania is currently growing more then us... Only Bulgaria left behind) - maybe it looks fun how everyone is in good mood and they all sit outside and drink coffee, drive "nice" cars... Most of that is based on loans people can't pay and people live way above their salary and standard ( I guess that's like in every country)... But well, this ain't the real reason why you would run from here, we can all get over this things... Real reason is the corruption, politicians and all that stuff. This country is incredibly corrupted, we have scandals every day in the news and it's really sad knowing that you live in a country where the one next to you is just looking for profit and how to rip you off. Yes we have "nice views" on the sea... but that is there for 4-5 months a year, other half of the year is pretty bad to live there. Please, go to Podravina and Slavonija, drive around there - there's no people left there, villages are empty, people left because there is nothing there for them anymore. All the factories / jobs are closed, nobody gives a damn about those people. It's like war happened there yesterday, you will be really sad after you see that.

[@robertmakovhrib]

@@molnyi5 ... odlično napisano..👏👏

[@nicolebosch5835]

This was great thanks so much. I felt exactly that relaxed mentality and the fresh cosine when I went on holiday to Croatia 4 years ago. I used your experience for my college assignment. 😃🥰

[@reallyrealistic5225]

I just want to say to all people that thinking or planning to move in Croatia. Welcome and i wish you all the best and that you find your place of paradise here.

[@MIKEREW]

I live in Germany for over 2 years now, but I REALLY want to come back in Croatia! I just love it there! My whole family is there.

[@ParisianThinker]

I live in France. I loved visiting Slovenia & Croatia. But unlike you, I am a widow. I do not speak their languages so I would be totally lost. You have family in Croatia, work there and speak the language. You had many benefits to settling there which most of us will never have.

[@srle6156]

Greetings. I'm coming back to Croatia after 24 years. I'm 37yo. Bringing back 4 little canucks with me.

[@Lily-cv1ds]

Pozdrav Sarah I totally agree 💯 with you I would love to live in Croatia .

[@johnnemo4146]

Very interesting and well presented video.

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Many thanks!

[@Leo-wz4nh]

Sarah, you are the best promoter for Croatia. The government should appoint you as a honorary consul/ambassador in Croatia. Honestly your passion & love for Croatia is unique. All the best to you & your family, God bless.

[@mariomutaja4317]

Draga Sara ne možeš zamisliti koliko mi je drag svaki tvoj video uradak o našoj Domovini.Volio bih ugostiti na jedan dan tebe i tvoju predivnu obitelj i pokazati vam i ljepote Siska...grada udaljenog samo 50tak km od Zagreba. Puno pozdrava i sve najbolje u vašem životu

[@zeljkodjerek1298]

Sarah, you should be the perfect person to translate one word that describes whole philosophy of life here in Croatia: POMALO!

[@kristijangrgic9841]

Pomalo 😂😂😂

[@janles9005]

In every single video of yours I see sparkles in your beautiful eyes. Keep shining canadian girl. Greetings from Slovenija

[@renamccully1462]

I'm so thankful for your video! We were also on Hvar at the end of September, then in Zagreb the first week of Oct. It was our first trip there. We absolutely loved Croatia and could see ourselves spending some extended time there for sure. It's hard as a 'tourist' to tell if things just seem more relaxed because you are on vacation, or if it really is a more relaxed, slower-paced culture. Your comments really helped solidify my impression. Thank you!

[@lorrainetoncic-ladha3982]

Dear Sarah - love your authenticity - and how you promote Croatia in such a transparent way! And as a fellow “GTA-er” the traffic comment hit home! 🤪

[@vijolica]

Draga Sarah, jako mi se sviđa vaš kanal,vi ste jako pozitivna osoba. Ja sam živjela nekoliko godina van Hrvatske i vratila sam se iz istih razloga kao i vaša obitelj.

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Hvala na lijepim riječima! 🥰

[@kleitebeckett]

You are absolutely right about TO and GTA. I can't stand the people here and they life style. Moving out soon and Crotatia is on the top of our list. Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it🙏

[@chungkaren896]

I've been to Croatia for leisure years ago and like this country and also think it is a nice place for living.

[@natashajuresic2801]

Sarah you are incredibly inspiring, my husband and I have talked about moving back from Australia for sometime now. Watching your videos has confirmed to us that we shouldn't be hesitant at all. Thank you for showing us our beautiful country through your fresh perspective. Life here in Australia is much like you described Canada, we yearn for every last thing you mentioned on this video! Thank you.

[@apscoradiales]

I love Europe, and I love Croatia, having been born there. But let me tell you folks, there is nothing like jumping in your car and driving west on the Interstate 80 through Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming or through West Texas. The spaces are vast, the sky is endless. You can never get that feeling in Europe... People are great too, real honest, hard working Americans. "America" is not just NYC or LA...it's huge, and much of it is gorgeous. Anyone who has done a road trip across the States knows what I'm talking about.

[@C.V.123]

In Croatia you don't need days or weeks to get from one beautiful place to another 🤷‍♂️

[@maozeitung5503]

Great, positive and interesting video, as always from you 👍 Very nice person and very nice family. I also love to hear you speaking Croatian. Please make from time to time a video clip in Croatian language ✌️ Thx

[@fourrosesbest7664]

Super objasnjeno

[@zdenkademo6153]

Dear Sarah, u pon sam srela Vas i djecu na rivi u Zadru. Bilo je lijepo vidjeti vas uživo!! Lp

[@DinamoZgrb]

Great video! Many people here doesn't appreciate and understand what do we have here. And I think similar like you and just love being here. And thank you for promoting Croatia so much! ☺️☺️☺️

[@margaretbass773]

Its on my bucket list!!!

[@richard_from_england333]

No amount of money can't compare to freedom and security here in Croatia

[@ivanaarambasic4369]

There is no freedom when you can't afford the basics needed for a decent life. Ones with a full stomach, doesn't trust the hungry ones.

[@richard_from_england333]

@@ivanaarambasic4369 Again that croatian pessimism and jealousy.. You don't know how good you've got it honey.. I've been around the world and Croatia is damn sure at the most top of places to live in.. Hate me all you want, hate the truth but don't lie to yourself

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

@@ivanaarambasic4369 smell like red disease.....

[@miazvone]

@@richard_from_england333 That is so true. People in Croatia expect working less, fancy jobs and make 2000euros monthly. Lots of them just talk and talk but won't risk anything, try new things. I know so many of them who didn't want to work certain jobs and yet they move to Germany or Ireland and wash dishes or clean.

[@darkogabric2624]

Just stop and think about what you just said for a second. I believe it's people what makes the country safe. I believe if too many foreign people move in here it's not gonna be as safe and as nice anymore. I'm not gonna start explaining what I just said but I think you get the idea. We might be pesimists and some other bad things but I can tell you there's also some good things in people here that you can't find in many other countries in Europe. She talks about balance a lot in this video...the balance that will be lost very soon. Call me paranoid all you want but these are facts...from what I can see too much mixing of different people has not lead to too many good things in the rest of the world. Be nice and respectful and you'll have a nice life here. And if you wanna live here start learning the language, we really appreciate that also.

[@ivonarados774]

I agree with you about all. I just came back (in Vancouver) from Croatia (my parents' home) from holiday, And I just started to think about how I would like to come back.

[@hernandezmiller6719]

I will love to visit soon so I can also share the testimony

[@zeljkaduvnjak9087]

Ivona vrati se doma! Nigdje nije ljepse zivjeti! Hrvatska u❤

[@innerauthority]

Fantastic, informative stuff. Thank you so much! I"m so excited to visit Croatia!! (I'm also from Toronto)

[@antoniajagodic]

Well said my dear, it is all true... I am born in Croatia and living here, and it's the most beautiful plave on Earth 🥰🌹💕

[@hernandezmiller6719]

Wow that sounds great I will love to visit soon will my family

[@hernandezmiller6719]

@Damir Vidović so how is the life over there I believe it's s great place, is the life there expensive

[@hernandezmiller6719]

@Damir Vidović oh well are you in any others social media platforms I will like to be your friend because I don't normally play KZbin always

[@hernandezmiller6719]

@Damir Vidović have a wonderful day

[@farmingigoy9568]

Thanks mam sarah for the info

[@lisabrkich8753]

Dolazim!!!Amazing video and yes to everything you said!!

[@kristinablaskovic6653]

Good job! 👍👍 i came back after almost 30 years in Canada, for all the same reasons plus i was born here.

[@z.z.onichi5365]

that's really cool. i feel like more and more of us are thinking the same. i left croatia when i was 5 years old with my family and grew up in germany before coming to Canada. I always had a desire to go back to Croatia but no one else from my family did, so i never had the courage to go back there alone. I like the points you mentioned, I would like to add what keeps me connected to the country even after being away for over 30years. is it's values and the music. whenever i feel down in life. Making some traditional dishes and listening to our music always cheers me up and reminds me all the rough times the people of the country have been through at the time just before we left the country.

[@kristinablaskovic6653]

@@z.z.onichi5365 yes there is a small exodus of us from western countries. Locals will tell you this is crazy idea and it is horrible here, but many of us know it is not that bad, every country has it's problems and bad politicians etc. If you want to return just do it

[@GoranRadic]

Thanks Sarah.

[@frankcavar1689]

Sarah you are the best for representing Croatia Tourism you give a good description of how wonderful Croatia is, I have Croatian ancestry from late parents and I want to fulfill my dream to retire in a wonderful country like Croatia as people are mostly friendly and helpful

[@masnist]

THANK YOU,THANK YOU,THANK YOU...odličan video,odlični primjeri,doslovno ga je pogodila u srž problema,znači ako ovo slučajno neko od vladajućih gleda,dajte ovoj mladoj majci i ženi plaću koliko god oće samo da ide po školama i drži predavanja mladim ljudima jer ovo moraju čut.i to bi bija najbolje uloženi novac u proračunu.toliko nam je mladosti otišlo vani da bi se tamo u tuđini dobro iznenadili ,ne mislim da je tamo negdi u inozemstvu loše nego da je život u Hrvatskoj možda jedan od najboljih na svitu kad uzmete sve u obzir,odlično je usporedila ove dvi države,dvi kulture dvi klime,dva skroz različita stila života. amo redom,Kanada je odlična zapadna uređena i sigurna zemlja.ako usporedite Kanadu i SAD,znači Kanada je sto puta sigurnija zemlja od SADa,doslovno neusporedivo,a Sara kaže da joj je jedan od razloga za povratak u Hrvatsku sigurnost,znači Hrvatska je po tom pitanju u samom vrhu ,svi stranci koje san ikad upozna to prvo navedu,možda još jedno od rijetkih mjesta na zemlji di se dica mogu vani slobodno igrat,ić sami od kuće do škole.nama Hrvatima je to normalno,o tome ni ne razmišljamo,ali u skoro svim razvijenim zemljama zapada tu privilegiju nemate. svugdi u svitu ljudi rade i vrijedni su i odgovorni ljudi ali ovde u HR,se neprakticira ono da se radi po cile dane da nemaš nimalo vrimena za sebe.ovde ljudi vrlo rado iskoriste slobodno vrime da bi se družili,popili kavu,bilošta,ako pitate bilokoga ko se doselija ovde sa zapada ovo će van sigurno spomenit,kao jako važno i da se nebi vraćali na onaj njihov sistem od 300 sati misečno,kvragu i novac ako ga nemaš kad ni skim potrošit. Kanada je jako lipa zemlja i to će svak reć,ima prirodu savršenu,ALI,Hrvatska je svjetski prvak po ljepotama,to netriba nikome objašnjavat.znači Kanadu pola godine nepripoznajete jer je zatrpana snigom i ljudi tamo tih šest miseci se smrzavaju i čekaju da sunce opet izađe,dok Lijepa naša osim šta ima sva četri godišnja doba,osim šta je Hvar misto sa najviše sunčanih dana u godini,osim šta imamo najčistije TOPLO more na svitu,jer za one koji neznaju ona popularna otočja kao iz bajke na oceanu nemaju toplo more u kojem se uživaš kupat,nemaš one Morske pase ka australija,nemaš jake struje koje te utope dok rečeš keks,al zato imaš 5000km najlipših plaža na mediteranu a to znači i na svitu. još jedna stvar koju ima HR,a dijeli je sa ostalim zemljama medterana je zdrava hrana,klima omogućava da sve raste i rađa,i ovde možeš uživat u zelenilu,u domaćem mesu u kvalitetnoj ribi,vinima,najboljem maslinovom ulju na svitu itd itd, ovo Sara nije spomenila ali evo ja ću,Hrvatska je zemlja u kojoj ljudi imaju možda i najbolju genetiku na svitu,gotovo svi stranci odma primjete da je nenormalno da je svaka žena lipa prirodno,a skoro svaka,ugl puuuuno više nego negdi drugo,muškarci su visoki razvijeni i jaki,ali i jako smo sposobni jer zemlja veličine jednog prosječnog grada u americi,ili evropi a ima sportskih uspjeha u skoro svim sportovima koji postoje,čak i na snigu imamo medalja a sniga skoro pa i nemamo,to je toliko nevjerovatno da ljudi zavide kad vide kockice. zaključimo.kad bi nam standard bija samo malo bolji da ljudima poveća platnu moć da mogu normalno živit a ne radit za hranu i režije,da poslodavci samo malo više poštuju radnike koji su vridni i koji i njima osiguravaju egzistenciju a ne pohlepno ih podsječat da je biti vrijedan obavezno i da te bilokad može neko drugi zamjenit za manje novaca tako da te natira skoro da mu zahvališ što ti je dozvolija da radiš.da imamo samo malo više reda u državnim institucijama ovo ovde bi bija najlipši komad svemira. ako neko neviruje neka ode i prova šta je vani a šta doma.

[@JOEBLOW-s4p]

Smart girl! Quality of life is so underrated in the western world.

[@PK075]

We are jealous big time from Melbourne Australia. Would love to escape this place ASAP. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. My background is Croatian so it would help to settle in Easley.

[@Natalie-we5qj]

Really? You want to say Croatia is better than Australia? Explain

[@lenabrepa9165]

Always like to see your video, smile and topics. I agree with you. Enjoy in my dear Croatia!!!😊🗺🎃🎈 Best wishes from Canada

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

Thank you very much!

[@vordag]

zašto uvijek kritiziramo sami sebe, večina ljudi nisu nikad bili nigdje i nemaju pojma kako drugi žive i drugo, mislimo da smo jako pametni ako kritiziramo (it is intentionally in Croatian) ajd živjeli

[@ivanprtoljan5003]

I left a year ago with my wife to Germany and we plan to return in 6-7 years with some money back. I cant see myself living here in a long run. Yes back home justice is too slow maybe even ineffective, politicians and their greedy tentacles are waay less constrained compare to Germany, healtcare is so so BUT so many good reasons to live here from burek and coffe, to nature and Adriatic, slow lifestyle, amazing fresh food, security, warmth in every sence... Vracamo se kad skupimo pare!

[@fortitudo1992]

sto pisete gluposti! sve sto si nabrojao od bureka pa nadalje imas u njemackoj! lazete sami sebe!

[@toni3432]

Tako i treba skupite Casha i Doma!😉poz iz Zagreba 🇭🇷🇭🇷👍

[@Wache3]

@@fortitudo1992 Slow lifestyle, Adriatic, security, warmth... to ima u Njemackoj? Jesi li ti ikad bio u Njemackoj? Na kakvim si ti lijekovima covjece?

[@daliborizer]

Great video and and another perspective on things in CRO. Had to share this video around.

[@Tommie.ManicGK]

Number one reason, Rakija 😉🇭🇷🫐♥️🤍💙🇧🇦🇭🇷

[@rijekahr9688]

Sara, you're waltz for my ears !

[@RoyalCroatianTours]

[@user-mk3nu3hd4o]

Hvala ti na prelijepom videu! 😊 Uvijek mi je drago vidjeti koliko uživate

[@igorglavan7358]

Big support you and your family with good health and happy 👍🍀 !

[@jk-califkid5017]

I think the sea is two or three hours from Zagreb.

[@ValhallaGuitar]

Zagreb - Crikvenica 165 km. 1:53 on my navigation.

[@MonteBell-zg8kg]

Thank you!