The upcoming local elections offer a wealth of choice of candidates - and a rare opportunity for change.

Will we have snow on Hvar this year? Guest blog by Vivian Grisogono, with the advice to take no chances.

Tips for improving your language and your knowledge about Croatia's recent history

Being an island, what is the emergency health care like for serious injury? As it happens, better than London!

Some useful tips on cars, permits and driving on Hvar. Guest blog from Vivian Grisogono. 

The shortest ferry connection to the mainland is the 30-minute crossing from Sućuraj to Drvenik, but there are several things it is useful to know when planning your journey. 

Living on an island with no fully-equipped hospital is just one challenge for a foreign father when preparing for childbirth. There is another bigger obstacle: The Father Test

Hvar is also a popular destination for Croatia's politicians, both for business and pleasure, and  one regular visitor is new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vesna Pusic.  A look at politicians visiting Hvar and the career of the new minister, by Vivian Grisogono.

If you have any official business at all on Hvar, from registering a property purchase to obtaining a police report in the event of a crash, the chances are you will need to pay a visit to that delightful institution, the Public Notary.  A step-by-step guide. 

How many people actually live on Hvar? And where are they based? The provisional numbers released from the 2011 census provide the closest guestimate available.  Some of the numbers are surprising.

There is lots of information available about Hvar, and much knowledge.  But did you know...