Elizabeth Smith

1 week ago | zagreblife.substack.com | Elizabeth Smith

As the school year came to end last Friday, June 13 in Zagreb, many locals began preparing for “the high season.”Zagreb Life is a reader-funded publication. To support my writing, consider becoming a premium subscriber – 40% off FOREVER until June 30th!According to ZET (Zagreb’s tram and bus system), the summer season begins Monday, June 16 as they launch their alternate public transportation schedules set to last through September 7.

3 weeks ago | easmith.substack.com | Elizabeth Smith

Within greater Provence in southeastern France lies the subregion of Luberon, known for its Alpine-influenced Mediterranean climate, scenic landscapes, and charming villages. Although Luberon gained Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) status in 1988, it has long remained in the shadow of Provence.

1 month ago | zagreblife.substack.com | Elizabeth Smith

While many people will escape Zagreb for the long weekend, I’ll be here for this three-day weekend, which includes Croatia Statehood Day, Zagreb City Day, and the Zagreb mayoral runoff election. Zagreb Life is a reader-funded publication. To support my writing, consider becoming a premium subscriber for 40% off. Friday, May 30 is Dan državnosti – Statehood Day – which celebrates Croatia’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.

1 month ago | zagreblife.substack.com | Elizabeth Smith

Friday, May 16, 2025 marked seven months (October 16, 2024) since I moved into my Zagreb apartment, which resulted in me signing the notarized long-term lease on October 21. I moved completely out of my Napa apartment on January 17, four months ago. I hadn’t realized it has been so long. Time is passing so quickly!Zagreb Life is a reader-funded publication. To support my writing, consider becoming paid subscriber at 40% off for a limited time.

1 month ago | easmith.substack.com | Elizabeth Smith

All photos by Gadget Fotó - Kiss 'Gadget' ZoltánOn Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Villányi borvidék organized the 10th Portugieser du Monde International Wine Competition. “We firmly believe that Portugieser (also known as Portugizer, Portugizac, Portugalka, Blauer Portugieser, and Modrý Portugal) is one of the indispensable and important varieties of Central Europe, which unfortunately rarely gets the spotlight in the wine world,” they shared on their website.