Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Summer camp
Every year, Ulysses Theatre in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh organises a summer camp for children who are victims of conflict. The camps
take place on the Puntižela peninsula, halfway between Brijuni and Pula, and include in particular children from the Centre for Children with Special Needs Mostar, where according to UNICEF, children experienced the highest level of trauma from the conflicts of the 1990s.
The camps are intended to give the children an enjoyable summer holiday by the sea with swimming and sports activities. But the children also compose an opera or musical, creating words, music, design and stage direction themselves and performing the resulting production at the end of the camp.
The camps are led by Nigel Osborne, and bring together volunteer carers from Croatia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Kosovo and the UK, including the principal children's Creative outreach teams in the region.
For more info visit http://www.ulysses.hr .
Available languages:
Hrvatski, Italiano, English
take place on the Puntižela peninsula, halfway between Brijuni and Pula, and include in particular children from the Centre for Children with Special Needs Mostar, where according to UNICEF, children experienced the highest level of trauma from the conflicts of the 1990s.
The camps are intended to give the children an enjoyable summer holiday by the sea with swimming and sports activities. But the children also compose an opera or musical, creating words, music, design and stage direction themselves and performing the resulting production at the end of the camp.
The camps are led by Nigel Osborne, and bring together volunteer carers from Croatia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Kosovo and the UK, including the principal children's Creative outreach teams in the region.
For more info visit http://www.ulysses.hr .
Available languages:
Hrvatski, Italiano, English
Friday, May 18, 2007
Brijuni national park
by Milenche
Brijuni have always been an attractive destination for members of European and world aristocracy. Already at the beginning of the 20th century many crowned heads, as well as world famous personalities visited this fashionable seaside and health resort. By becoming the residence of Josip Broz Tito, Brijuni once again greeted its celebrities. Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Gina Lollobrigida… are just some of the world's élite who visited Brijuni.
The Brijuni Island have become even more attractive for the world's jet set today. So, I'll give you just few names like, Caroline, the Princess of Monaco and her husband Ernst August of Hanover, world-famous tenor Placido Domingo, American actor of Croatian origin John Malkovich, fashion designer Ottavio Missoni or Naomi Campbell, are just some of the celebrities who found peace and tranquility on Brijuni by unwinding from the stressful and hectic everyday life. The event that is surely most responsible for restoring the one-time fame and splendor of Brijuni is Brioni Polo Classic, www.brionipoloclassic.com, which has been held on Brijuni every year the third year in a row. You can find more clicking on this link. This is a chance for many world-famous people to be in the audience, one of them being the nephew of Winston Churchill, who was a guest on Brijuni many years back.
What I like most is that you can't come by a car. You have to park you car in Fažana (near Pula) and go on islands by a boat. Boats are going all the time so no reasons for vories.
Future
First let's say something about future plans. Their plan is to become most prestigious tourist destination in the Mediterranean, but what will happen I don't know. We will se, I hope one day it will be truth. New corporation should be leading company in the process of change and its name should be synonim for high quality in Istrian tourism. You can see from pictures by yourself how it look like, I think great place for elite tourist resort. Also, one of the greatest problems in Croatia today is unemployment, and in future plans you can find that lot of people should be emloyed here. In the current situation an increase in employment is often only possible with the opening of new companies, since existing companies are usually overstaffed. The suggested plan creates extremely significant potential in terms of opening new employment positions. What are they witting for? I really don't know but it all goes to slow. Master plan and other necessary documents which will define the future commercial development of the area are not finished yet. I hope that new employment opportunities will contribute to prosperity and wealth of the wider community, and that one day Brijuni will be better that they are now. project.
Few facts
Brijuni are island group with its 14 islands. National Park were set in 1999 and cover an area of 33.9km2. The length of the coastline of all the islands is 46.8 km. The most indented islands are Veliki Brijun (25.9km) and Mali Brijun (8.3km). The shores are mostly low and rocky but easily accessible due to the horizontal stratification of the rocks, and in some bays pebbles and sand can be found.
Climatically Brijuni are part of the northern Mediterranean type of climate and have all the qualities of the vestern Istrian coast with a relatively high value of dampness in the air (76%). The average yearly temperature is 13.9C, the precipitation average is 817mm, while the level of insolation is 2350 hours per year.
Veliki Brijun, as the largest island of the archipelago, which was cultivated into a harmonious landscape of meadows and parks, has along with the rich remnants of architectural heritage also the preserved vegetation types typical for the western Istrian climate. Beauty of island is….hm…I have no right word. You have to see them. You can find autochthonous animal species, as Istrian ox (Boškarin), Istrian sheep (Istrian "Pramenka"), donkeys and goats. Also, you can find many exotic plant eaters: Indian elephants, llamas, zebras, nilgais and kob antelopes, Somalian sheep, Indian holy cows, autochthonous donkeys and lots of birds.
Worth seeing
I'll give you some tips, rest is on you. You can see Brijuni Cretaceous park, Pogledalo, Ploče, Zelenikovac, Archaeological collection, Exhibition of copies of frescoes and Glagolitic inscriptions, Memories of an old Austrian, Josip Broz Tito on Brioni, Natural history collection, Belvedere, Kupelwieser's resting place, Quarries, Koch's quarry, Čufar's quarry . I'm not going to talk about each of them, but at least you heard for Tito and Koch :)
Special guests
Brijuni have always been an attractive destination for members of European and world aristocracy. Already at the beginning of the 20th century many crowned heads, as well as world famous personalities visited this fashionable seaside and health resort. By becoming the residence of Josip Broz Tito, Brijuni once again greeted its celebrities. Sofia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Gina Lollobrigida… are just some of the world's élite who visited Brijuni.
The Brijuni Island have become even more attractive for the world's jet set today. So, I'll give you just few names like, Caroline, the Princess of Monaco and her husband Ernst August of Hanover, world-famous tenor Placido Domingo, American actor of Croatian origin John Malkovich, fashion designer Ottavio Missoni or Naomi Campbell, are just some of the celebrities who found peace and tranquility on Brijuni by unwinding from the stressful and hectic everyday life. The event that is surely most responsible for restoring the one-time fame and splendor of Brijuni is Brioni Polo Classic, www.brionipoloclassic.com, which has been held on Brijuni every year the third year in a row. You can find more clicking on this link. This is a chance for many world-famous people to be in the audience, one of them being the nephew of Winston Churchill, who was a guest on Brijuni many years back.
Sports, acomodation, etc…
I'm not going to promote acomodation as I'm not paid to do it J, I'll just tell you that there are "Neptun- Istra" Hotel, "Karmen" Hotel, Villa "Primorka", Villa "Lovorka" nd Villa "Dubravka". In a last few years more and more people are comming with their yacht and there're no problems with places for yachts. Brijuni National Park is an attractive congress destination with tradition and experience in organizing congresses, conferences and other meetings too. There are lots of sport acivities, such as diving, golf, paintball, team building programs and mutch more...
In two words – must see !!!
I found this video on YouToube. It's not bes quality, but worth seeing
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Croatia
Have you been in my country? Read this and see photos and that will maybe change. If you need exact informations about some locations and town feel free to contact me. In a next few days I'll wrigh some info about our economy and special beautty - our national parks
With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, more than 1,000 offshore islands, and where a mild Mediterranean climate eases you through the worst ravages of autumn and winter, Croatia's appeal is obvious. Throw in chocolate-box pretty Venetian old towns, whose terracotta roof tiles find themselves in the starring role of many an iconic photograph, rugged mountain ranges and melt-in-the-mouth Adriatic seafood, and the cocktail becomes even more intoxicating. Although the coast is undoubtedly the shining star of Croatia tourism, off the beaten track the country also boasts undulating hills in inland Istria, where ornate hilltop towns, great food, good domestic wine and a proliferation of black and white truffles has earned it favourable comparisons with Tuscany. In the north of the country the historic castles of the Zagorje and more rolling green hills await.
The oft ignored region of Slavonia, in the east of the country, rewards a visit with the stately riverside city of Osijek and the unquashable spirit of Vukovar, which is still fighting back from the worst ravages of the Homeland War, as well as vineyards and castles of its own. First-time visitors to the country's capital, Zagreb, quickly shrug off anachronistic images of communist era deprivations, as they are greeted by a vibrant and grand metropolis complete with all the trappings of modern day life, an attractive old town and lush green spaces.
A haven for gastronomes and sun worshippers alike, Croatia is also emerging as an adventure destination. Unspoiled countryside lends itself to cycling and hiking, as well as serious mountaineering, while the expansive coastline is perfect for almost every type of watersport imaginable. The Island of Brac even hosts the annual Vanka Regule extreme sports festival. When it comes to sailing, Croatia is legendary, with myriad marinas and islands on hand up and down the coast.
Aaaaaah, I lost photos, I' ll try to upload them again. I hope you learnt something new and will come to visit us. Greetz from Hrvatska (Croatia)!
P.S. Photos are here :)
With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, more than 1,000 offshore islands, and where a mild Mediterranean climate eases you through the worst ravages of autumn and winter, Croatia's appeal is obvious. Throw in chocolate-box pretty Venetian old towns, whose terracotta roof tiles find themselves in the starring role of many an iconic photograph, rugged mountain ranges and melt-in-the-mouth Adriatic seafood, and the cocktail becomes even more intoxicating. Although the coast is undoubtedly the shining star of Croatia tourism, off the beaten track the country also boasts undulating hills in inland Istria, where ornate hilltop towns, great food, good domestic wine and a proliferation of black and white truffles has earned it favourable comparisons with Tuscany. In the north of the country the historic castles of the Zagorje and more rolling green hills await.
The oft ignored region of Slavonia, in the east of the country, rewards a visit with the stately riverside city of Osijek and the unquashable spirit of Vukovar, which is still fighting back from the worst ravages of the Homeland War, as well as vineyards and castles of its own. First-time visitors to the country's capital, Zagreb, quickly shrug off anachronistic images of communist era deprivations, as they are greeted by a vibrant and grand metropolis complete with all the trappings of modern day life, an attractive old town and lush green spaces.
A haven for gastronomes and sun worshippers alike, Croatia is also emerging as an adventure destination. Unspoiled countryside lends itself to cycling and hiking, as well as serious mountaineering, while the expansive coastline is perfect for almost every type of watersport imaginable. The Island of Brac even hosts the annual Vanka Regule extreme sports festival. When it comes to sailing, Croatia is legendary, with myriad marinas and islands on hand up and down the coast.
Aaaaaah, I lost photos, I' ll try to upload them again. I hope you learnt something new and will come to visit us. Greetz from Hrvatska (Croatia)!
P.S. Photos are here :)
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Top 5 Ways To Decrease Your Productivity
| I recived it on my mail, it's just great. Why do we work? We work because greedy people need us to help them buy nice things and feel a sense of self importance. In fact, that is their sole reason for existence. For all of you employees out there who don't care about becoming employee of the month and just want to get through the day, here is a to-do list to help you become a better time waster. Is this good for the me? You have to ask yourself this question with every decision you make. For example, do you think a little unpaid extra work from home is appropriate? Does the company ever pay you for something you didn't do? Not any company I've worked for. Why should you give the extra effort to please when they don't? Get a late start This doesn't apply to all jobs, but for many, we arrive long before our bosses do. Time it so that you arrive right before your boss does. Once he does get there, act like you've been working hard and it's time for a break. Then take that break. Spend more time discussing Schedule a "business meeting" with an office buddy, then close the door and talk about how trashed you got last weekend. Make sure to extend this for at least an hour so it appears to be a very productive meeting. Take some fake notes (and practice your doodling skills). You will have a much brighter day if you forget about work and chat a little. Take more bathroom breaks The one place even the worst employer can't touch you (no pun intended). No, it's not the most exciting place to be, but you can read that book you've been meaning to or perhaps, play a game on your cell phone. Whatever you do, it beats work. Know what IBS is? Irritable Bowel Syndrome. You eat the wrong thing, and you're in for a nice long bathroom visit. Guess what? Nobody is going to question that. Why not have it? You could also have frequent urinary tract infections. Everyone is so afraid of lawsuits these days. Would they dare question your medical condition? Make yourself indispensable Mess something up and be the only one who would know how to fix it. Let's say you're a programmer - write some code that will cause a problem at a certain date. Make it very easy to fix. Then, when that date arrives, give a believable excuse as to what went wrong. Explain that this is going to take up all of your time for the next couple of days. Spend the next day or 2 surfing the web, then fix the problem. Suddenly, you're seen as a hero and somebody that they better keep around. Maybe this doesn't apply to your situation, but with a little creativity, you can come up with a solid plan. Make us proud! I remembered old "Montenegro rules" It's very hard to translate them but I'll try to translate them tomorrow. See you around !  |
Hi!
My name is Milena. I'm 27 years old and I live in a litlle town on Adriatic sea coast. My interests are economy, sports, turism, cars, formula 1, Internet, love and a lot more. First of all I would like you to see some facts and pictures from my country but I'll also post interesting facts and pictures which I find on Internet.
For 1st post some facts about my county:
Croatia is located in Southern Europe. Its shape resembles that of a crescent or a horseshoe, which flanks its neighbours Sebia, Bosia and Hertzgovina and Montenegro. To the north lie Slovena and Hungary.Italy lies across the Adriatic Sea. Its mainland territory is split in two non-contiguous parts by the short coastline of Bosnia and Herzegovina around Neum.
Its terrain is diverse, including:
- plains, lakes and rolling hills in the continental north and northeast (Central Croatia and Slavonia, part of the Pannonian plain);
- densely wooded mountains in Lika and Gorski Kotar, part of the Dinaric Alps;
- rocky coastlines on the Adriatic Sea (Istria, Northern Seacoast and Dalmatia).
The country is famous for its many national parks. Croatia has a mixture of climates. In the north and east it is continental, Mediterranean along the coast and a semi-highland and highland climate in the south-central region. Offshore Croatia consists of over one thousand islands varying in size.
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