Croatia Underrated
Uplifting stories and hidden gems of Croatia with Iva Silla. If you'd like to get a taste of Croatian cultural and natural diversity, there is a chance you might enjoy this podcast. Let's share the fascination with the underrated side of Croatia! Short episodes talk about little-known places and stories of Croatia, about hidden gems that sometimes even the locals don’t know much about... There is a share of Croatian legends and dark history, unique folk customs, historical anecdotes, and curious personalities. Expect some interviews, too, mostly with people connected to creative tourism. The overlooked corners of Croatia, travel to every corner of the world with Croatia Underrated. And the other way around.
Podcasting since 2021 • 34 episodes
Croatia Underrated
Latest Episodes
S02 Ep18 - News - Best of Croatia Underrated in 2021
In this season’s last episode and the very last episode in this first year of Croatia Underrated, I'm bringing you an end-of-the-year special. An overview, the best of this podcast in 2021.This podcast covers a variety of topics. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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23:12
S02 Ep17 - Folk Customs - Srčeka or Little Hearts
A special tradition of crafting licitar heart has been preserved for centuries. One of the oldest Croatian souvenirs still exists thanks to the rare craftspeople who continue it with love. This is also this year's last Xmas special sin...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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12:26
S02 Ep16 - Quick Croatian Class - Holiday Greetings
Here we are with another Quick Croatian Class. In these past few months, it so turned out that I prepared a bunch of seasonal episodes. There were several episodes inspired by the Halloween season, and then, throughout December, yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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13:23
S02 Ep15 - Folk Customs - Lucy's Little Christmas
I'm back with some more Croatian Christmas customs. Let’s meet Saint Lucy! Just like St Nicholas from the previous episode, Lucy is a gift-bringer. It’s another one of those days of joy for Croatian children. Joy with a twist, I’d...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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14:49
S02 Ep14 - Folk Customs - St Nicholas Feast Day Joys and Scares
There are many symbols of the Christmas season, and the joy of children is definitely one of them. That joy is often connected with receiving gifts. Here in Croatia, the first important gift-bringer is usually St Nicholas. He visits the h...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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16:20