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sjbegonja

sjbegonja

Active member

Australian expat in Croatia

Forum posts

30

Contacts

5

About me

Australian

Lives in Zadar

Speaks English [and learning Croatian]

Registration: 12 June 2012

sjbegonja
sjbegonja replied to a thread
11 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: [b]Which are your best ...

sjbegonja

Reach ou to me and I'll put you in touch with the community there : http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/a-locals-guide-to-travel-croatia/contact/www.chasingthedonkey.com Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
11 years ago

Tour Operator in Croatia and Serbia

I can help you, I work with a great company. Fill in some contact details and I'll help you. http://www.chasingthedonkey.com/croatia-travel-blog/croatia/ Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
fidobsa

Agricultural Land by fidobsa

I am looking to buy a rural property but I'm told that foreigners are not allowed to own agricultural land in Croatia. The places I prefer are on the edges of villages, where the houses are not so densely packed together. Is there any way to tell ...

sjbegonja

The seller will know if it's agrigivultral or residential. All of the areas have been zoned. SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago

Could anyone tell me the costs for building some apartments in Dubrovn

All of these costs vary greatly. Those council fees you can find out the rates from the area you wish to build in. It aall depends on where you build and what type of house you want. We are working on a budget of 750 euros a square based on the ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
zageb423

British shop by zageb423

We are thinking about a Brit shop here in Z Zagreb.Want to research what people would want and buy. Please give feedback

sjbegonja

Weetbix....and if can get get Aussie products. Vegitmite, Milo and TIM TAMS! SJ www.chasingthedonkey.com Read More

sjbegonja
sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago

hi everybody!!

Hi Deb! *waves* SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
Hajduk

Buying and managing a property in Croatia from abroad... by Hajduk

Hello, I hope that this topic is appropriate for this forum. If not, I apologize in advance. I am a Croat born in and currently living in Canada. My wife and I spend 2-4 weeks every year in Croatia to visit family and to vacation. We are ...

sjbegonja

Bok! Good on you for wanting to come 'home'! I live in the Zadar area, and whilst I do not know of anyone personally. If you like I can ask around for some suggested companies. If you like, you can reach out to me via the below ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
Christine

Introduction of members in Split by Christine

Hello dear Members, Welcome to Expat.com! :) We launched this discussion so that members living in Split introduce themselves while hoping this will help you to widen your social network. Are you living in Split since sometime or have you just ...

sjbegonja

Bok! You should also try to the facebook group for expats in Split - they may know. Best of luck SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Croatia by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Croatia. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Croatia. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...

sjbegonja

if u like to hung around with new expat ppl go to spilt..if u like quit got to pulaThis is the perfect summation. Let us know how you go and what you choose. Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
MalcolmS

I want to come and live near Pula, in Istria by MalcolmS

I hope to be able to emigrate permanently to live in Istria.I will be bringing my two horses with me. I really like the people that I have met where we will live, it is a very friendly place and everyone accepted me completely.I am having great ...

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Malcom, I just read this, and was wondering how you got on? I do hope you've made Croatia your home and you are loving it. I am looking to feature other expats on my blog, and your story sounds fascinating. Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
globalexplorer1

Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1

We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...

sjbegonja

Perhaps it's time you did something to make yourself happy? Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
globalexplorer1

Surprise – We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1

We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...

sjbegonja

Alen, how terrible for you to say such things! Croatia is a wonderful country - it has it's challenges, yes. But I say if you are not happy here, do something about it. globalexplorer1 - I am in Zadar, so if you would like any help in that area ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
12 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: [b]Which are your best ...

sjbegonja

Yay! Please do stay in touch. You can find us at chasingthedonkey dot com. Read More

sjbegonja
sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
AussieGuy83

Dual citizenship to Croatia or Serbia? (I'm Australian) by AussieGuy83

Ok, I hope I can get this to make sense. Both my father and I are looking to get dual citizenship with Croatian or possibly Serbia with our Australian one. -Both my father and I were born in Australia. -Grandparents both born in Osijek, Croatia ...

sjbegonja

Heya! Have you resolved this? I have heard of a number of people trying to do what you are doing, with the same circumstances. As I understand it from chatting to various people, nobody I know has yet been able to get Croatian Citizenship with ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
taniacess

croatian embassy by taniacess

is there a croatian embassy in kenya? my boyfriend is croatian..if we get married in kenya can i get a visa to move back with him to croatia Are people back there speak english

sjbegonja

I am currently in the process of applying for my Visa and I am in the Country. It i very long process, requiring a number of stamped documents. I would say it's too difficult to do without being here or having an agency do it for you. Best of luck, ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
RIZWAN CHAUDHARY

I want to come Croatia by RIZWAN CHAUDHARY

HI.,.i want to come croatia,but i came to know that its not so good country to survive for foreigners,is there any person who can tell me about real picture of situation regarding to living in croatia? please...

sjbegonja

The unemployment rate in Croatia is over 20%, so unless you have a foreign income to survive you may find it difficult. You say you have no idea about Croatia, so perhaps I would suggest you come just for a holiday first. In that time you may be ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julie

Organize your move to Croatia by Julie

Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Croatia. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Croatia: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...

sjbegonja

WOW! What exciting times for you guys. We used a moving company as we had to travel across a huge distance, but DIY sounds like fun.. well kind of. Cheers, SJ chasingthedonkey.com Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: [b]Which are your best ...

sjbegonja

Tony, Are you still in Zadar? My husband and Son just moved here a week ago. Cheers, Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Croatia by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Croatia :top: [b]Which are your best ...

sjbegonja

Anyone in the Zadar area? Or close to that area? I am from Sydney Australia. Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
sjbegonja

Architects in Croatia who speak English - how to find them? by sjbegonja

Hi ex-pats, I am about to relocate to Zadar, Croatia and am looking for a place to find English speaking Architects who can tender for a plan to design us a new house to be built there. I need the person to speak English as I speak little ...

sjbegonja

Hia! Sorry, I have been away for a few days. 3 boys in Italy - oh how much they must love it. You're so great to help your friends out like that - do hope they bring you much swish chocolate. Do let me know how you get along with Ante - as I ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
sjbegonja

Architects in Croatia who speak English - how to find them? by sjbegonja

Hi ex-pats, I am about to relocate to Zadar, Croatia and am looking for a place to find English speaking Architects who can tender for a plan to design us a new house to be built there. I need the person to speak English as I speak little ...

sjbegonja

Hello!! How exciting is it to be building? Uglian is such a lovely Island, we have relatives on that Island. Are you from Australia or the UK? We did find one - and so far have been very happy with his communications. He has been prompt and very ... Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
nash13

Expats where are you???? by nash13

Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)

sjbegonja

[Moderated]Ohh thanks for the tip. I have just made my request to join that group. Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
13 years ago
nash13

Expats where are you???? by nash13

Expats where are you???am in Istra,.living in Rovinj,.and i can hardly find some expats around here,.it would be great to meet some expats around here and Zagreb..:)

sjbegonja

Hi! I'm here! British and living in Zadar since 05, only met one other ex pat since being here. How many expats are in Zadar?My husband and I will be moving to Privlaka not far from Zadar in May - where abouts do you reside? Read More

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sjbegonja replied to a thread
14 years ago
valjelinic

Buyer Beware Croatia! by valjelinic

Hi Everyone, As an ex-pat Aussie living in Croatia (my parents are Croatian & still living in Australia) I would like to offer any advice or pointers when it comes to buying property (houses, land, apartments) in Croatia. There are many pitfalls ...

sjbegonja

Thanks so much for both the welcome, and the suggestion. I have just done that now. CHEERS! Read More

sjbegonja
sjbegonja created a thread
14 years ago

Architects in Croatia who speak English - how to find them?

Hi ex-pats, I am about to relocate to Zadar, Croatia and am looking for a place to find English speaking Architects who can tender for a plan to design us a new house to be built there. I need the person to speak English as I speak little ... Read More

sjbegonja
sjbegonja replied to a thread
14 years ago
valjelinic

Buyer Beware Croatia! by valjelinic

Hi Everyone, As an ex-pat Aussie living in Croatia (my parents are Croatian & still living in Australia) I would like to offer any advice or pointers when it comes to buying property (houses, land, apartments) in Croatia. There are many pitfalls ...

sjbegonja

Hi Everyone, As an ex-pat Aussie living in Croatia (my parents are Croatian & still living in Australia) I would like to offer any advice or pointers when it comes to buying property (houses, land, apartments) in Croatia. There are many pitfalls ... Read More

sjbegonja
sjbegonja replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julie

Organize your move to Croatia by Julie

Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Croatia. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Croatia: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...

sjbegonja

What a great idea for a post...shame there is no info. Anyone care to share? Read More

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sjbegonja joined Croatia expat community
14 years ago