Difference between revisions of "Croatia"
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|country = Croatia | |country = Croatia | ||
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|pop = 4,440,690 | |pop = 4,440,690 | ||
|currency = Kuna (HRK) | |currency = Kuna (HRK) | ||
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| − | '''Croatia''' | + | '''Croatia''' can be great for hitchhiking. It is quite easy to hitch along the coast, and waiting time rarely exceeds 20 minutes. Some routes, however, might appear to be more difficult to hitch but with some portion of patience one can get a ride almost anywhere in this Balkan country. |
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| + | Almost everyone except for the older generation speaks English at least on a basic level. Croatians are also extremely open, friendly, and hospitable, although there are known accidents of nationalistic hatred being directed onto foreign travelers. It is nonetheless definitely a must-see country with beautiful landscape, islands, and warm sea. | ||
'''WARNING''' | '''WARNING''' | ||
| − | There are landmines in Croatia. [[User:Whisperingofthestars|Jason]] and Kelsey | + | There are some landmines left in Croatia. [[User:Whisperingofthestars|Jason]] and Kelsey stumbled across signs in the middle of the night in central Croatia. Ask locals about this if you're sleeping out. It is advised to ask to stay in people's gardens or in the truck. The coastline is completely clear, though. Please be aware of this and be careful! |
== Cities == | == Cities == | ||
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== Border Crossings == | == Border Crossings == | ||
=== To [[Slovenia]] === | === To [[Slovenia]] === | ||
| − | Now that Slovenia had joined the [[Schengen]] agreement, and thereby becoming the external border of the E.U, less drivers are willing to drive strangers into Slovenia. | + | Now that Slovenia had joined the [[Schengen]] agreement, and thereby becoming the external border of the E.U, less drivers are willing to drive strangers into Slovenia. It can be difficult to get a ride from Zagreb to Slovenia. The solution is easy and cheap - go to Zagreb train station, and check the timetable (it is registered as internal traffic) for trains going to the village of '''Sutla'''. There are 7 trains a day going there. Buy a ticket till Sutla (1.5 Euro), and stay onboard after the train passes Sutla, to the slovene village of Dobova (it takes 5 minutes, no conductors). From there it's easy to continue your way to [[Maribor]] and [[Ljubljana]]. |
== More information == | == More information == | ||
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| Language: | Croatian |
| Capital: | Zagreb |
| Population: | 4,440,690 |
| Currency: | Kuna (HRK) |
| Hitchability: | from  (average) to  (very good)
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Croatia can be great for hitchhiking. It is quite easy to hitch along the coast, and waiting time rarely exceeds 20 minutes. Some routes, however, might appear to be more difficult to hitch but with some portion of patience one can get a ride almost anywhere in this Balkan country.
Almost everyone except for the older generation speaks English at least on a basic level. Croatians are also extremely open, friendly, and hospitable, although there are known accidents of nationalistic hatred being directed onto foreign travelers. It is nonetheless definitely a must-see country with beautiful landscape, islands, and warm sea.
WARNING There are some landmines left in Croatia. Jason and Kelsey stumbled across signs in the middle of the night in central Croatia. Ask locals about this if you're sleeping out. It is advised to ask to stay in people's gardens or in the truck. The coastline is completely clear, though. Please be aware of this and be careful!
Cities
Border Crossings
To Slovenia
Now that Slovenia had joined the Schengen agreement, and thereby becoming the external border of the E.U, less drivers are willing to drive strangers into Slovenia. It can be difficult to get a ride from Zagreb to Slovenia. The solution is easy and cheap - go to Zagreb train station, and check the timetable (it is registered as internal traffic) for trains going to the village of Sutla. There are 7 trains a day going there. Buy a ticket till Sutla (1.5 Euro), and stay onboard after the train passes Sutla, to the slovene village of Dobova (it takes 5 minutes, no conductors). From there it's easy to continue your way to Maribor and Ljubljana.
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