Zdenka Kahlina, April 30, 1924 – May 9, 2010

Weep not for me that I have died; rejoice instead that I have lived!

My mother passed away today – on Mothers Day! She quietly passed away at the home for elderly people „DOM TOLIĆ BRADAŠEVIĆ“ in Zagreb (Croatia), at the age of eighty-six.

World Travel

By: ALEX CREVAR

THE Croatian capital is in the midst of an identity crisis. Geographically, Croatia is indisputably part of the Balkan Peninsula, but call a chic Zagrebian Balkan and prepare to get an earful.

Croatian Food Specialties

On my resent trip to Croatia, I decided to take pictures of the Croatian food specialties as they were being served to us. I will try to describe them to the best of my knowledge…

Traveling Europe

Zagreb Reclaims Its Status As Must-See Old World City

By ROBERT CROSS, Chicago Tribune

ZAGREB, Croatia — One morning, shrieking whistles yanked me out of a deep sleep. They sounded like a thousand cops dealing with an apocalyptic traffic jam. The constant racket drove out all rational thought.

Christmas in Zagreb

By Zdenko Kahlina 

I thought you would like to see few pictures of my home town Zagreb, at Christmas time. The main square, streets, shops… everything is decorated throughout the holiday season.

Spring in Zagreb: Dolac market

By: Dumneazu

Its been a dreary and lingering winter in Budapest, which is up in the top reaches of the Carpathian basin, so when spring won’t come to us, we have to go to spring. That means down south, and that means Da Balkans.

History of Zagreb

The oldest part of Zagreb are the two hills, Gradec and Kaptol which remain the most interesting neighbourhood to visit in Zagreb. Back in the 11th century, Kaptol attracted a small religious community while Gradec developed nearby. Unfortunately the Mongols swept through in 1242 and destroyed everything.