an ethno village to be ..../ etno selo koje će biti.... ( Sights to See, Places to Visit / Znamenitosti za vidjeti, Mjesta za posjetiti- Međugorje)


Does it make sense to make a post about an ethno village that still isn't open for business? By that I mean that it is still under construction. Moreover, I'm not even sure when you will actually be able to rent a room here. I'll let you know when I find out. That all being said, I love visiting this place. Perhaps because I'm a curious cat and I like to see what is new. Maybe because it is uncanny how much this village reminds me of all those little villages I love so much. I'm absolutely fascinated by just how well they managed to recreate everything. If I didn't know, I wouldn't have a problem believing that this is actually some really old village. So, if you find yourself at Međugorje any time soon (and since Međugorje is visited by millions of tourists every year who knows you might be one of them), take a half an hour and pay it a visit. It will not cost you anything and you can alway revisit it and stay there next time (hopefully, they will have finished it by then). 

Ima li smisla pisati o etno selu koje još ne radi, a s time mislim da je još uvijek u izgradnji. Uz to, nisam uopće sigurna kada će zapravo biti moguće tu iznajmiti sobu. Javit ću vam ako saznam. No, unatoč tome volim posjećivati ovo mjesto. Možda zato jer sam radoznala i volim vidjeti što ima novo, a možda zato što me podsjeća na sva ona mala sela koja toliko volim. Jako me fascinira kako su sve uspjeli pogoditi. Doista, da ne znam o čemu je riječ, povjerovala bi da se radi o nekom selu vrlo starom. Tako da ako se uskoro nađete u Međugorju ( a pošto Međugorje posjećuju milijuni turista godište tko zna možda ćete i vi biti jedni od njih), uzmite pola sata i posjetite ga. Ništa vas neće koštati i uvijek možete ponovo doći ako vam se svidi (valjda će se do tada selo i službeno otvoriti).






























































sweaterdress/ haljina džemper- no name
long blazer (or if you prefer a light coat) - dugi sako (ili ako vam je draže ljetni kaputić)- vintage
bag/torba- Croatian folklore bag/ hrvatska folklorna torba
leggings/ tajice: New Yorker
boots/ čizme: Peko


Comments

  1. Lizzy17 May 2016 at 08:36

    great outfit! lovely location!

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  2. Magda Carvalho17 May 2016 at 08:48

    So amazing!
    http://retromaggie.blogspot.com/

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  3. BABALUCCIA17 May 2016 at 08:50

    WONDERFUL PHOTO
    <3<3<3
    To me new post URBAN STYLE
    babaluccia.blogspot.com
    bloglovin

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  4. ღღČяїstinEεїз17 May 2016 at 09:22

    You look great dear and that village is beyond amazing! I would totally love to visit the place someday! hopefully it is open for business when the time came hehehe thank you very much for taking us to places by your blog :)

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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  5. Rostrose17 May 2016 at 10:07

    Hello dearest Ivana -
    WOW, I would like to make holidays in this ethno village - it's a pretty place and a good location for an outfit-shooting. And that's my second WOW: You look wonderful in this fabulous tights! Great look!
    Lots of hugs,
    Traude
    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/thema-palmol-was-konnen-wir-tun-teil-1.html

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  6. Irreplaceable_fashion17 May 2016 at 10:08

    You look absolutely amazing:) Beautiful woman!
    Have a nice week:)
    kisses:*
    http://irreplaceable-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  7. Unknown17 May 2016 at 10:37

    Stvarno deluje kao da je već vekovima tu i kao da je vreme stalo :) Toliko je slatka svaka kućica, pa mostić i svaki detalj, a ti si se fantastično uklopila u ambijent. Divan mi je taj sako/kaputić, i kako se ukoplio uz šarene helanke i torbu. Čizme su savršene i baš imaju finu petu :)

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  8. Oksana Zolotukhina17 May 2016 at 10:58

    Love your mint jacket! This outfit is perfect and you are really amazing Ivana!

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  9. Beauty Unearthly17 May 2016 at 11:22

    Such a lovely place and cool outfit Ivana! kisses

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  10. Nevena Krstic17 May 2016 at 11:53

    This little ethno village is so cute! I've visited a few in Serbia and I love them! :) xx

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    1. Ivana Split17 May 2016 at 13:52

      yes, they are very popular in this entire region! I love it!

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  11. Rowena @ rolala loves17 May 2016 at 12:06

    If you hadn't mentioned otherwise I'd definitely believe that this was an ancient village since it has the look of old world charm. Whatever it's status, I'm glad you picked this as a backdrop for your photos since there it provides so much visual interest. I do hope it will be open for business though. This would no doubt be a nice place to stay :)

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    1. Ivana Split17 May 2016 at 13:52

      it does have that old world charm...I love it!

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  12. Aisha17 May 2016 at 12:48

    Quante bellissime foto :) davvero bella anche la piccola cittadina! Sembra quasi finta. Senza persone e senza movimento ! Buona settimana <3

    aishettina.blogspot.it

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  13. Hanna Painter17 May 2016 at 13:03

    Oh nice place! You look great too! Love <333

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  14. Kelsey&Kenecha17 May 2016 at 16:00

    Beautiful photos! The village looks amazing! Love the outfit, btw. :)

    Florals&Smiles

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  15. Mica17 May 2016 at 20:32

    It really does look like an old village, what a lovely place to visit! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  16. Blackswan17 May 2016 at 20:45

    Stunning shots, babe! Even tho it's not opened, the place makes a great background for photography! xoxo

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  17. Miguel Gouveia17 May 2016 at 23:56

    Thanks my dear for your lovely comment :D
    Yes, pasta is one of my favorite dishes because is super versatil to do :D

    You look amazing with this earth shades :D Love the ethnic bag :D

    NEW OUTFIT POST | Grey Degradé.
    Instagram ∫ Facebook Oficial Page ∫ Miguel Gouveia / Blog Pieces Of Me :D

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  18. Rosanna18 May 2016 at 00:08

    Great pictures and styling, love your bag!!
    Have a lovely day :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  19. Jointy&Croissanty18 May 2016 at 00:27

    It's great Ivana that you show us this beautiful and amazing place! I really would like to visit it someday. And you look gorgeous and stylish, these leggings are very cool!:)
    Have a nice day:)

    jointyicroissanty

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  20. Beautyntheglam18 May 2016 at 00:52

    You look great.

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  21. JENNEROUTFITS.COM18 May 2016 at 01:32

    Great post hun! I love this so much.

    JENNEROUTFITS.COM a blog dedicated to kendall and kylie jenner’s best outfits.

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  22. Pablo Parra (Fungi)18 May 2016 at 01:32

    Hey Ivana! I really like that you're always showing us inspiring and magical places around you, they say in order to keep our creativity going in and going out we must discover something new every week (by something new I mean a town, a little village, a new coffee, a new store, etc.) I like to believe this is true and every corner can be a source of inspiration every moment!

    Wish I could go there one time, actually I would like to explore all over the world! So if you want to come to Barcelona one day you're more than welcomed!

    And talking about your OOTD, I really love it because it looks comfortable but is beyond chic and lovely. You look super happy and I must say smile is the best accessory on earth!

    Best regards, dear!
    PS: I really appreciate every comment you leave on my blog, is super cool to find out people like you in this blogging world, you're really inspiring and creative, please don't stop making art! :)

    Pablo
    Fungi Express blog

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    1. Ivana Split18 May 2016 at 05:49

      thank you Pablo:) I try to always discover new places and I'm happy to hear it is an useful way to keep my creativity going. I would love to visit Barcelona, maybe one day I will get the chance!

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  23. Roberta Romeo18 May 2016 at 02:30

    Ultimamente sono fissata con le stampe geometriche/azteche e quindi adoro i tuoi pantaloni e la borsa! *-*
    Bellissimo le foto! :*
    www.milleunrossetto.blogspot.it

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    1. Ivana Split18 May 2016 at 05:50

      grazie, anch'io adoro le stampe geometriche/azteche....il folklore e sempre una grande inspirazione!

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  24. Unknown18 May 2016 at 02:44

    Nadam se da će ga u nekom trenutku ipak odlučiti dovršiti i otvoriti iako već djeluje poprilično sređeno. Baš bi moglo biti lijepo i opuštajuće mjesto, a ti si se baš super uklopila u lokaciju i donijela dašak kolora, pogotovo s tom torbom :D

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    1. Ivana Split18 May 2016 at 05:51

      već i sada je opuštajuće, a baš planiram kada se otvori noćiti bar jedan vikend tu:)

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  25. Beauty Editer18 May 2016 at 05:50

    This post is absolutely beautiful!


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  26. Unknown18 May 2016 at 05:58

    Nice Look!
    Chiara

    Www.chiaraangiolino.it

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  27. Shaira Manalo18 May 2016 at 06:38

    Definitely love this place and your outfit! I'd love to experience living here even just for days or for a short vacation. It will be a great experience! <3 Love the look btw!

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA // New Post

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  28. the chilicool18 May 2016 at 06:51

    Molto belle le foto e il tuo look è stupendo, molto belli gli stivaletti!
    Alessia
    new post
    THECHILICOOL

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  29. L.E.N K18 May 2016 at 07:56

    Your smile tells how beautiful this place is!!!
    Omg....love the sandy colors of old stones.

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  30. Anett18 May 2016 at 09:35

    What a wonderful little village!

    Bella Pummarola

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  31. alessandra18 May 2016 at 09:44

    Belle foto, mi piace molto la giacchina
    www.alessandrastyle.com

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  32. Lenya18 May 2016 at 11:29

    This village looks like out of a fairy tale, so cute. I would love to visit it. And I love your beautiful outfit. The jacket is gorgeous, love the color of it. You look fab, Ivana.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  33. Oksana Zolotukhina18 May 2016 at 11:34

    The village is Very picturesque! I love to visit such peaceful and beautiful places. Thanks for sharing Ivana)) Such lovely pictures!!!!

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  34. Unknown18 May 2016 at 20:52

    How cool! It is like looking back in time, they did a great job. We have a similar thing in our town from the frontier days in America. You can go there and tour the old town and they teach you how to make soap and candles and stuff like that. Like a Pinterest of the Past. And wow, dear, you and those leggings. I had a wonderful time enjoying each shot of them and then that first one in front of the door and it was all over ;) But I did return and took in the remainder of the shots, each one very wonderful! Happy Thursday to you, dear.

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  35. Unknown19 May 2016 at 15:04

    I adore such open-air museums, spirit of time and things like that. They are marvellous! Saying nothing about you, dear, coz you are nice!)))

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  36. bambolai24 May 2016 at 03:55

    Prava etno idila! Jako mi se dopadaju fotografije. Izgleda mi kao sjajno mesto za punjenje baterija i beg od stresa :-)

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  37. Unknown24 May 2016 at 12:32

    Che bella location!!!
    Chiara
    Www.chiaraangiolino.it

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  38. Unknown1 June 2016 at 15:46

    Beautiful pics!!!!
    Chiara
    http://www.chiaraangiolino.it/

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