Hello lovely #hivecommunity ๐ค
On Saturday, October 29th, the famous "Advent in Zagreb" officially began.
From 2016 to 2018, Advent in Zagreb was crowned โBest Christmas Market in Europeโ by European Best Destinations โ the only destination to win three years in a row. In 2017 alone it drew nearly 39 000 votes from over 130 countries, significantly boosting tourism and overnight stays. Fast-forward to today: global media giants like CNN have once again ranked Zagreb among the worldโs best Christmas-market destinations for 2024 and 2025. And in 2023, travel platform Big 7 Travel placed it among Europeโs Top-25 Christmas markets.
A few years ago I worked as a market researcher and had to interview visitors. It was very crowded every weekend, but also during the weekdays. For this reason I visit Advent when I want (time when I can enjoy in the atmosphere 100%).
But..
This year I won tickets for ice skating at the "Ledeni Park" (Ice Park) and witnessed the madness again.
As I was walking to meeting point with @driipam I thought how it is not so busy this year.
Well.. I was wrong..
So, I was lucky winner who got chance to to skate at the opening of the Ice Park. But I don't know how to skate. ๐๐
I even had โธ๏ธ as little girl but I've never stepped on ice except on the street (that wasn't pleasent experience ๐ค)
Luckily, my best friend and rally sister is an experienced skater and a good teacher. ๐ค๐ซ
So we got our skates (I got mine in the changing room) and we headed towards the ring.
Yeah, me on that ice surface ๐
It was weird and a bit scary and my friend didn't want me to just stand there like some plant so she decided to push me (thanks for the ride girl!).
I still didn't learn how to upload video Here but I Got some photos.
In the end, I decided to take a little walk to the main square and visited 2 more points.
Fuliranje (Fooling Around) โ Strossmayer Square: This is the most famous gastronomic and entertainment hotspot. As the name suggests, itโs about "fooling around" in the best way! It features gourmet street food stalls led by top Croatian chefs, DJ sets, live music, and a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. Itโs where foodies and party-goers gather.
Zagreb's Advent isn't just an old traditionโitโs a dynamic, relatively recent success story that shows how innovation and quality can make a destination a global must-see.
I had to go on the ice when I had sports classes at the university.
I didn't fall often, but those rare falls remained in the memories.
I skated a few times (back in the last millennium) and since then I have never been on the ice again.
They say: It's never too late... But, for such activities, when injuries are very certain, in some years I have to ask myself, is the risk worth it ๐
Super boลพiฤni bazar imate u Zagrebu.
U onom velikom parku preko puta ลพelezniฤke stanice?
Bio sam jednom za Uskrs, slikao se pored zeka ๐
Yeah, I can't actually risk to fall on my back because of my work.. also, yeah, us "students" don't heal quickly as students. ๐
Hvala, hvala! Da, da to je taj potez od Glavnog kolodvora do Trga bana Josipa Jelaฤiฤa.
Aaaaawwwww that's so nice. And I hope you and @driipam had fun ๐
It was dope! ๐ค
I've never ice skated before, and I imagine my falls will be monumental when I do, haha... Congratulations on this experience!
Thank you!
Oh, trust me, my falls are in the "how did you do that???". ๐ I used to "practice" on wet floor but nah, it's not the same..
hahaha
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