The Passenger ⋆ Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Tehnički Muzej

The Tehnički Muzej Nikola Tesla in Zagreb is one of the city’s most distinctive museums, combining a broad history of technology with a strong focus on science education. It was founded in 1954 and opened to the public in 1963, on a site that had once been tied to Zagreb’s tram history. The museum later adopted Nikola Tesla’s name, which suits it well, because its whole spirit is about making engineering and invention feel alive rather than distant.

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Krka

Krka National Park combines dramatic limestone scenery, clear river water and a series of travertine waterfalls in one compact area. What makes it feel memorable is that the landscape changes from calm stretches of river to powerful cascades, with wooded paths and viewpoints that give it a far more varied character than a simple waterfall stop.

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

Klis

Klis fortress, perched above Split in a commanding position between the mountains and the coast, has spent most of its life doing exactly what a fortress should do: watching, defending and surviving. Its roots go back to the Illyrians, and over the centuries it became a key stronghold under the Croats, then a hard-fought prize during the Ottoman advance, when it stood as one of Dalmatia’s most important defensive positions.

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Marjan

Often called the green lung of Split, Marjan is the forested hill that rises on the western side of the city and has long been part of Split’s identity. It was already mentioned in the 8th century, and over time it became a place where the people of Split went to walk, rest and enjoy the sea views.

May 26, 2026May 27, 2026

Diocletian’s palace

Diocletian’s palace in Split began as a vast Roman retirement residence, built for Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 3rd and start of the 4th century. He chose the site near his birthplace in Dalmatia, and the complex was designed as both a fortified palace and an imperial home, with temples, courtyards, and ceremonial spaces fitting for a ruler of his status.

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Plitvička jezera

Plitvice Lakes National Park feels less like a typical national park and more like a living landscape of water, limestone and forest. Its chain of terraced lakes changes colour from turquoise to deep green depending on the light, while travertine barriers constantly reshape the waterfalls and channels. The result is a place that looks almost unreal, especially when the water is clear and the surrounding woods are in full leaf.

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Zračna luka Franjo Tuđman

Zagreb Airport, officially Franjo Tuđman Airport, is the main international gateway to Croatia and a very practical arrival point for the capital. It sits just south-east of the city in Velika Gorica, and in recent years it has handled well over four million passengers annually, which makes it both the largest and busiest airport in the country.

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Olympia 1984

Bobsleigh track on Trebević mountain, Sarajevo

The Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo in 1984 stand out as one of the most atmospheric and, in many ways, unexpectedly charming editions of the Games. At the time, Sarajevo was part of Yugoslavia, and the event symbolised a rare moment when East and West came together in a relaxed, almost intimate setting. The city itself, surrounded by mountains and steeped in history, provided a dramatic natural backdrop that felt both authentic and unpolished compared to the more commercialised Winter Olympics that followed. There was a genuine warmth in the organisation and a sense that the Games belonged to the people rather than to global sponsors.

May 25, 2026May 29, 2026

Opsade

The Muzej Opsade Sarajeva is a small but very powerful museum dedicated to everyday life in Sarajevo during the siege of 1992–1995. It is not just about military events; it shows how ordinary people survived under shelling, snipers, shortages and constant danger, and how the city kept functioning despite everything.

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

Mostar

One of those places that stays with you because its history is visible everywhere you walk. First mentioned in the 15th century, Mostar grew as an Ottoman frontier town around a river crossing, and the city’s very name comes from the bridge keepers. Its position on the Neretva made it a natural meeting point for traders, travellers and different cultures, which shaped its character over centuries.