29 Things You Should Never Do In Croatia

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Never Turn Down A Homemade Treat

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Croatians are known to be very hospitable and exceptional hosts to guests. If someone offers you a cup of kava s mlijekom, coffee with hot milk, or dried figs, don’t refuse it. It the Croatian’s way to welcome you and an excellent opportunity to chat with new friends. Also, it’s impolite to refuse an offer of refreshments, and your host will most likely take offense if you declined to accept a bowl of pasta or risotto, so skip the diet and stop counting calories during your trip. Don’t say no to a bottle of Ožujsko, a Croatian lager beer, or a shot glass of rakia or rakija, a fruit brandy that’s popular in the Balkans. Homemade rakia can be strong at 50% ABV, so just slowly sip the drink and not chug it in one go.

If you’re allergic to certain types of food or you cannot drink alcohol, you can inform your host. If you have no medical concerns, try out and enjoy the food because you won’t get to taste these glorious authentic Croatian flavors elsewhere. If you’ve eaten more than enough and you’re about to burst, you can politely tell your host you’re full by saying “Hvala, ne mogu više.”