Jelena Tanjic
Jelena Tanjic is a licensed tour guide in Split and the founder of KUKUVIA, a digital platform designed to provide visitors with clear, reliable insight into Split and the wider Dalmatian region. Drawing from her on-the-ground experience guiding guests through the city’s history and culture, she focuses on researching, curating, and presenting the most relevant information travellers need to better understand the places they visit. Through KUKUVIA, tour guide Jelena connects visitors with authentic local experiences, heritage sites, and carefully selected recommendations that support more informed and meaningful travel.
10 Best Things to Do in Split Old Town (By a Local Guide)
If you are researching things to do in Split Old Town, chances are you’ve already seen the photos: a...
Must-Do Day Trips from Split: Explore Trogir, Omiš, Krka and the Adriatic Isles
Day trips from Split Croatia are one of the best things about basing yourself here — within an hour you can be swimming off...
Climbing Marjan Hill: The Best Views of Split
Marjan Hill Split is the city's most beloved green escape — a forested peninsula rising above the Adriatic with walking trails, sea views and...
Blue Water, White Stone, and the Adriatic in Motion: The Perfect Island-Hopping Escape from Split
Island hopping from Split is one of the most rewarding ways to spend a week on the Dalmatian Coast — with Hvar, Brač, Šolta...
Split Mornings: History, Quiet Streets, and a Tasty Local Breakfast
Split Croatia's old town is unlike any other in Europe — a living Roman palace where 3,000 people still live, work and eat, surrounded...
What is a Traditional Croatian Breakfast in Dalmatia?
A traditional Croatian breakfast in Dalmatia looks nothing like the hotel buffets most visitors are used to — it's simpler, more seasonal and usually...
The Rich History and Flavors of Brudet: A True Dalmatian Delicacy
What is Brudet? Brudet, also known as brodet or brujet, is a traditional Dalmatian fish stew that embodies the essence of coastal Croatia. This dish...
Where to Stay in Split (2026): 7 Best Areas by a Local Guide
Where to stay in Split Croatia depends entirely on what kind of trip you want — the old town puts you inside a Roman...
Is Split Worth Visiting? A Local’s Honest Guide (2026)
Is Split Worth Visiting? The Short Answer: Yes, but it depends on what you are looking for. After 17 years living in Split and guiding...
Traditional Croatian Food: History, Regions, and Traditions
Croatian food is a mix of many tastes. Over time, different empires came and left their food behind. The Ottomans gave us juicy grilled...
Did Romans Simulate Naval Battles called Naumachia in Croatia?
The best part of being a tour guide? When experts dig up something new in the city I call home. It gives me another...
Split’s “Pantheon” Found Under Diocletian’s Mausoleum
The old secrets of Diocletian's Palace in Split keep coming to light, giving new ideas and changing how we see its place in history....
Why is Split Called Split? The Fascinating 2,000-Year History
Every visitor to Split eventually asks me the same question: “Why is Split called Split? Did the land break in half?” As a licensed...
10 Best Things to Do in Split Old Town (By a Local Guide)
If you are researching things to do in Split Old Town, chances are you’ve already seen the photos: a towering stone bell tower, ancient...
Split Cruise Port Guide 2026: What to Do with 4, 6 or 8 Hours Ashore
Cruise ship stopping in Split? A licensed local guide's honest plan for 4, 6 or 8 hours ashore — what to see, what to skip, and how to make every minute count.