Family Roots in Croatia: An Ancestral Journey to Hvar

Church records used to trace family ancestry in Croatia

A true story of ancestry, migration, and rediscovery on the island of Hvar A personal journey to the island of Hvar to trace family roots in Croatia. Through research, local records, and meeting distant relatives, Tim B. reconnects with his great-grandfather’s home and understands why his family left Croatia generations ago. When a Journey Becomes … Read more

Lavender Fields Hvar: Best Time to Visit, Map & Harvest Guide

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Lavender is a big part of the history of the island of Hvar. In the 19th and 20th centuries, it was a purple golf of the island of Hvar. Today is sold as a souvenir. Production of lavender essential oil is full of elements of Dalmatian tradition and can be experienced during harvest period, between June and Jully. Learn more about lavender essential oil production and find out how can you experience it for yourself.

Dalmatian Cuisine: What Locals Really Eat on Hvar

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Dalmatian Cuisine on Hvar: What to Eat & Why It Matters This guide to Dalmatian cuisine explains what locals actually eat and why food here follows the rhythm of the landscape. Dalmatian cuisine isn’t complicated. It’s built around what grows nearby and what the sea gives that day. Olive oil, fish, herbs, wine, and vegetables … Read more