Some quirky things about Croatia - Nothing is free!

Just one to start off with. Look at the receipt from MacDonald's in Croatia really carefully. Notice something strange? Yes, if you dine at MacDonald's in Croatia, you will have to pay 2 kns (equivalent to 20 GB pence) for a pack of Ketchup. The same applies for Mayonnaise, BBQ sauce and all the other condiments.

This is our first time in MacDonald's here. It is so scary how no one cares that they are overcharged or charged for something that don't exist elsewhere in the world!

And to end off somemore quirky things about this land, if you ever travel to the south of Croatia in summer, be prepared to pay 100 kns for a plate of Fruit Salad. I'm telling you.. there are plenty of cases like this around here! So watch your pocket while on a Croatian "dream" holiday!!

Rijeka's Mayor

His name is Vojko Obersnel and he has been serving this town for three terms (ending next year). Because of this hardworking Mayor (who resembles Family Guy the cartoon), this town has seen many projects completed and new ones springing up like mushrooms all over it! The most significant has got to be the Rijeka-Zagreb highway. The government here is well known for being slow in the construction of anything in this country. So the Mayor of Rijeka took pictures of crowded Rijeka road and sent it to the relevant offices constructing the highway EVERY single day. Yes.. imagine how this irritated the hell out of the people in the offices! Good job!

The most amazing thing is I found his Blog. In Singapore, one will never find a Mayor or blog belonging to any MP (Member of Parliament). Don't ask me why. And in his Blog which unfortunately is written in Croatian, he wrote posts about the upcoming projects in Rijeka. His love for the town. And he even answered any comments left by his citizens on his Blog. That is such a wonder to see. The Mayor listening to his citizens!!! Without further ado, here is Obi's Blog for your pleasant viewing!

Travelling to Croatia

Just a little travel information for those who have this urge to pop by this country called Croatia. This is one thing that you need to do before you can travel in peace in Croatia. No joke. Don't say that I didn't tell you!!

To all travellers travelling to Croatia:
Please report to your local police station with the owner of the property (if you are staying at a private accommodation as opposed to hotels) and the relevant papers within 24 hours of your arrival in Croatia (if you reach anytime after 6pm please report early next morning at 7am). Or else face a fine of 500kn (1EUR=7,1Kn) if you are stopped by any police officer. You can also be detained at the police station until further notice and BANNED from entering Croatia ever again.

So please take note!!!