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What kept me here.

Life in Dalmatia

Michael Freer
3 min readApr 30, 2023
Chilling in the bura

I wrote this for someone, forgot to send it, so here it is for you.

I moved to Croatia for the climate, mountains and sea, and I stayed for a whole lot more.

Becoming a part of so many families

People who live in Dalmatia (not just the Croatians!) are different, once you get to know them, you are like an adopted member of the family. They check in on you on holidays, engage in small talk that your mum normally does and share the highs and lows of their own family.

Getting involved in emerging sectors in Split and Croatia

Sometimes exciting and other times frustrating, but a great experience nonetheless as it’s enabled me to meet some active, inspirational and hardworking individuals who I hope can be the future of Croatia.

Welcoming friends and family here

Spending quality time with them, in a place they think they can relax and unwind, but instead organise a fun and action-packed holiday, taking home great memories, experiences and sore muscles.

Coffee, beers and more

The joy of bashing into people you haven’t seen for a few weeks, grabbing a coffee, going…

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Michael Freer
Michael Freer

Written by Michael Freer

Social enterprise enthusiast, avid traveller and fiction writer. www.ensoco.co.uk

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