Paul Bradbury
I am a Brit, living in Croatia since 2002, and doing business with varying degrees of failure in Albania, Bosnia, Croatia and Montenegro. It is a great region with some very colorful characters and traditions, some of which I will be writing about.
I published my first book, Lebanese Nuns Don't Ski (now available on Kindle) in 2010 and have been writing for Suite since late October, 2010. I was delighted to be one of the three recipients of the inaugural Newcomer of the Month Award in December and with the help and encouragement of my new colleagues, I published my second book Hvar: An Insider's Guide to Croatia's Premier Island in June 2011 to help visitors explore the beauty of my adopted new home. It is available in paperback, Kindle, PDF and iPhone and was a fun entry into the world of e-publishing. People interested in Hvar may also enjoy my photoblog of life on Hvar.
I have been fortunate to have travelled extensively, from aid worker in Rwanda and teacher in Hiroshima to laser crystals salesman in Moscow and male chambermaid in Munch, and I am currently working on my third book, Around the World in 80 Disasters, a collection of humorous real life stories that happened to me during my travels. I have uploaded a few of them to one of my blogs. Any publishers out there who might be interested in a best-selling stocking-filler for next Christmas, don't be shy!
I hope you enjoy my writing and the blog, and I look forward to hearing from you. All comments welcome, both positive and (constructive) negative.
Cheers Paul
Latest Articles
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Croatia Tourist Board Releases New Promotional Video for 2012
Croatian cellist Ana Rucner plays Beethoven's Ode to Joy, as Croatia promotes inland tourism and brands itself 'the new star of the European Union'.
Nov 25, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Sailing in Croatia: Hvar Adventure to Mark End of Busy 2011
Hvar's premier sailing specialists announce New Year activities to coincide with the Laser Europa Cup regatta, extending Hvar's 2011 season to December 31.
Nov 23, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Naturist Beaches in Croatia: Jerolim, Hvar in CNN's Top 15 FKK
More recognition for Lonely Planet's Number 5 destination for 2012, as the naturist island of Jerolim is named one of top 15 places to skinny-dip by CNN.
Nov 20, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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From Donkeys to Satellites: Google Street View Comes to Hvar
Croatia's premier island will soon be easier to discover, as the Google Street View car visited Hvar, the latest in improved mapping and communications.
Nov 17, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Sunday Times Best Hotels in Europe: Hotel Riva in Hvar, Croatia
More recognition for the Suncani Hvar chain, as stylish Hotel Riva included in the top 100 best small hotels in Europe, as decided by Sunday Times readers.
Nov 16, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Roads in Europe: First Stretch of Kosovo - Albania Motorway Opens
Albania's rapid infrastructure improvements continue as the first 38km stretch of the new Kosovo-Albania highway is opened a year ahead of schedule.
Nov 14, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Guardian 2011 Readers' Competition: Hvar, Croatia Story Wins
The 2011 Guardian Readers' Writing Competition has been won by Dana Smith for her encounter with a naked octopus fisherwoman in a secluded cove.
Nov 12, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Sailing in Croatia: Suncani Hvar Main Sponsor of New Year Regatta
Hvar's leading hotel chain is named as main sponsor of 35th Laser Europa Cup on the same day as Hotel Adriana is included in Fodor's Top 100 Hotels.
Nov 10, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Fodor's 100 Hotel Awards 2011: Hotel Adriana on Hvar, Croatia
Last week, Lonely Planet's Destination Number 5 for 2012. This week, Suncani Hvar's Hotel Adriana is in Fodor's Top 100. Interest in Hvar is increasing.
Nov 10, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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Wines in Croatia: Zlatan Otok from Hvar Top Producer at Sabatina
There was more recognition for the wines from Hvar at Sabatina 2011 in Zadar, as Zlatan Plenkovic's Zlatan Otok wines win top prize for both red and white.
Nov 8, 2011
- Paul Bradbury
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