September 28th 2005
Croatia became a candidate for EU membership in June 2004, it has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs on the issue of European integration. But in March 2005 its latest down proved very low, with Croatia being bluntly told that it would not be able to enter the EU without dramatic improvements in its handling of the war crimes issue.
September 22nd 2005
I’m not prejudiced (really I’m not!) but Slovenians just don’t seem to have the same respect for food that you’ll find in Croatia. The Slovenians do a lot of things well. Actually the main thing they do well at is make money. I’m thinking of the Celica hostel in Ljubljana. Whoa. Who would think of buying a prison with the idea of turning it into a youth hostel? Who? The Slovenians that’s who! It cost the three of us €70 to stay in a miniscule room with shower and toilet in the hall. Of course they could get away with it because hotel prices in Ljubljana are sooooo outrageous.
