Gabriella
@CupOfCoffee
Canadian expat in Croatia
Forum posts
6
About me
Canadian
Lives in Istria
Speaks English, basic Hrvatski, a little Italian
Registration: 26 May 2010
Activity
Now In Istria
Hi, I'm not really new to the board because I moved with my husband from Canada to Zagreb a few years ago. But what's new is that we moved out to the country in the middle of Istria. So I just wanted to update and say hello. I write ... Read More
Need some help with the Croatian language by timbo59
Hi there, I'm currently writing a work of fiction loosely drawing on my experiences living in a remote community in outback Australia where a large number of Croatians happened to live. For some authenticity I want to include a few ...
Hi, The Croatian language is heavily affected by the dialects of the various regions. You'll need to specify where your speakers come from. And you'll need to pinpoint the actual village or city. Believe it or not, the words and phrases ... Read More
Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
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Moving to Rijeka by johnmeyers
I'm an American living in London...my wife is Croatian and we're thinking of moving to Rijeka, where her family lives...any thoughts on the job situation there? If we come, our plan is for my wife to work first while I look after our 2-year daughter ...
Jobs are really scarce right now. Be sure to really network with your family and friends about any possible employment opportunities because often it is who you know that'll get you the interview. Not sure what you do for a living, but you might ... Read More
Christmas in Kvarner Area by Girlie
Hello everyone, my partner and I would like to spend few days including Christmas in Opatija Riviera. So could you recommend us a nice hotel and a good restaurant for Christmas Eve? Any tips would be appreciated. Cheers!
Hi, The Hotel Milenij in Opatija is a great hotel and they also have a great restaurant. The Hotel Mozart is also very nice. Restaurants...I'm not sure what will be open for Christmas eve. I recommend calling the hotels and asking what is open. ... Read More
Language lesson recommendation?
Hi, I'm looking for a recommendation for private or semi-private beginner Croatian language classes in Zagreb, two to three times per week. I'm a bit of a slow learner and need a teacher who is patient, and knows how to teach grammar in a ... Read More