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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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 Ep04 - Legends & Mysteries - Wonders of Rogoznica
Croatia Underrated
09/22/21 • 18 min
This episode takes us to Croatian coast, exploring the wonders of my favorite town on the Croatian coast - Rogoznica. Some call it the heart of Dalmatia.
Listen to the story about the Dragon Lake, the medieval church of St Nicholas, and a mystical 13th-century graveyard that surrounds it, about the magical sunsets, the call of the waves, and about Punta Planka - one of the deadliest points of Adriatic.
Join me in picturing a fantasy map of Rogoznica.
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 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 Ep06 - Curious Personalities - Bakar Water Carrier
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09/29/21 • 11 min
A story about Ivan Čop, known as the blind watercarrier of Bakar. There is no better medium to tell this story. This way, you will simply have to imagine how he and the world around him looked like. That’s as close as you can get to his experience of his own town.
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.
S02 Ep10 - Legends & Mysteries - Witches
Croatia Underrated
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 Ep17 - Folk Customs - Srčeka or Little Hearts
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12/26/21 • 12 min
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 since the little red hearts make a perfect Christmas tree ornament, and a typical one in Northwestern Croatia.
S02 Ep16 - Quick Croatian Class - Holiday Greetings
Croatia Underrated
12/14/21 • 13 min
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, you’ve been listening to the episodes inspired by the Christmas season in Croatia. It’s about time, then, I tell you more about the names of various holidays in Croatia. Maybe you can use some of this word wisdom for your holiday greetings this year.
I’m going to cover various holidays, but let’s start with the ones that are currently on our minds. Let’s start with Christmas!
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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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