Croatia Underrated
Croatia Underrated
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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.
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S02 Ep12 - Shout Out - Horror Movies, a Podcast, and Ghost Tours
Croatia Underrated
10/30/21 • 12 min
This is our very last of Halloween Specials. In this short episode, I’m bringing you a bunch of recommendations.
Have you already made a list of movies to watch this Halloween? Fear not (or be afraid, be very afraid), Croatia Underrated is here to help. Even if you’ve never been to Croatia, you might be more familiar with it than you’re aware of. You might have seen it - on the TV screen.
Learn about the movies filmed in Croatia, and links between the country and some famous horror movies. There is also my top 5 choice of horror movies filmed in Croatia!
While we're at things to do on Halloween, I recommend a great new podcast about (dark) Slavic lore.
Last but not least, who says Croatia doesn't have any ghost tours?
Happy Halloween! Sretna Noć vještica!
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S01 Ep04 - Shout Out - Dark Tales of Medieval Dubrovnik
Croatia Underrated
03/15/21 • 3 min
In the Shout Out series of Croatia Underrated, I'm sharing my recommendations of experiences in Croatia. Just the other day, I finally tried the online experience called Dark Tales of Medieval Dubrovnik and I'm sharing my impressions in this short episode.
If you prefer to read about it, find the text here.
S01 Ep10 - Legends & Mysteries - Mysterious World of Zagreb Legends
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04/09/21 • 7 min
I've been writing for a blog called Love Zagreb since the beginning of this year. It's a blog run by the Zagreb Tourism Board and it gathers stories by Zagreb locals. I joined the Love Zagreb team in January and have been writing for the section Untold Stories.
Some of my Love Zagreb stories are going to be included in Croatia Underrated podcast. For starters, enjoy this episode with stories about my favorite mystical creatures: the Black Queen, the green sleeping dragon, and the witch of Grič. Find the full article here: Mysterious World of Zagreb Legends.
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S02 Ep10 - Legends & Mysteries - Witches
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10/19/21 • 30 min
As announced in the previous episode, we are continuing with the Halloween Specials.
Do you know how we call Halloween in Croatian? Noć vještica. The Night of the Witches.
I guess that it’s only fair to dedicate the entire episode... to the witches! We have an abundance of both mythical and historical witches in Croatia. Hear their stories!
S02 Ep07 - Quick Croatian Class - Tongue Twisters
Croatia Underrated
10/07/21 • 10 min
It’s finally time for another Quick Croatian Class. A lot of you told me that you had a great time listening to the first Quick Croatian Class that was published as Ep08 of S01. In fact, it’s been the second most popular episode so far, believe it or not. That’s why I decided to prepare as much as two of those for this season.
With this one, I’m raising the bar for you. Now that you successfully mastered how to say Croatia in Croatian, I’m dedicating this entire episode to Croatian tongue-twisters. As if the entire Croatian isn’t tongue-twisting:) This could be considered another lesson in reading Croatian. Once you master the tongue-twisters, you will read Croatian perfectly.
S02 Ep05 - Shout Out - Living Castles
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09/26/21 • 9 min
There is a project called Living Castles, building a network of 7 castles in Croatia and our neighbor country Slovenia. The project is mostly funded by the European Regional Development Fund. The project partners invested in the enhancement of their heritage presentation. It's mostly through digital technology, such as virtual reality and 3D mapping. Without a doubt, it all adds to a more spectacular experience for a visitor. What I love most is the fact that together, they’re building a network. They're creating a route that could trigger us to visit the seven castles.
This episode is a result of a press trip.
S01 Ep03 - 1 Star Croatia - Zagreb
Croatia Underrated
03/10/21 • 7 min
Some episodes of Croatia Underrated are dedicated to - underratings... that is, poor reviews of Croatian attractions or precious places. In this episode, Iva shares several bad reviews of the top attractions of her home town of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.
S02 Ep00 - Intro to Season 2
Croatia Underrated
09/07/21 • 7 min
This episode is an intro to Season 2 of Croatia Underrated.
Find out what's new and what to expect from this season.
S02 Ep14 - Folk Customs - St Nicholas Feast Day Joys and Scares
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12/05/21 • 16 min
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 homes somewhere in the night before his feast day, and that’s December the 6th. He leaves gifts for good children and ceremonially opens up the joyful Christmas season.
We could call St Nicholas Day an overture to Christmas. Small gifts, children’s anticipation, seasonal magic, even a saint, so the religious side of Christmas doesn’t slide through. On St Nicholas Eve, children will clean their boots and put them in their windows. In the morning, they will find a present inside!
Oh, wait! There is something else in those boots! Golden twigs? What's with that? The answer will unlock the secret of that concerned look in the children's eyes. St Nicholas never travels alone...
S02 Ep18 - News - Best of Croatia Underrated
Croatia Underrated
12/30/21 • 23 min
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. I’m hoping this episode will help you understand better what to expect, in case you haven’t listened to it yet. Maybe you bumped into just some of the episodes that weren’t really your thing. For those of you who enjoy listening to it regularly, I'm hoping to bring back some fun moments.
Enjoy the selection with small sound bits:
- Top 5 most popular episodes ( 01:13 )
- Top 5 most popular in their first week after going live ( 06:28 )
- My personal top 5 (10:04 )
- Plans for next year (19:12 )
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FAQ
How many episodes does Croatia Underrated have?
Croatia Underrated currently has 34 episodes available.
What topics does Croatia Underrated cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Culture, Legends, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History, Fun Facts, Podcasts and Travel.
What is the most popular episode on Croatia Underrated?
The episode title 'S02 Ep12 - Shout Out - Horror Movies, a Podcast, and Ghost Tours' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Croatia Underrated?
The average episode length on Croatia Underrated is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of Croatia Underrated released?
Episodes of Croatia Underrated are typically released every 3 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Croatia Underrated?
The first episode of Croatia Underrated was released on Mar 9, 2021.
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