Survival Tip 3: Don't waste time seeking adventure with local people

Prior to the war in the 90s, Croatian (back then Yugoslavian) coast was known for phenomenon of “seagulls”. It was local nickname for people (mostly men) who were always prepared to please people of opposite (but also the same) sex however needed and required. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't prostitution, let's just say “seagulls” were open-minded. Very open-minded.

But guess what... “Seagulls” don't live here anymore. Off course, anything is possible, really. You might meet someone you like, you might get beautiful romance or more (some would say less) than that. But generally, Croats don't compete anymore on who will please more woman, and who will do it better. During 10 years of complete lack of tourism, seems they've got to like another sport – compete on who will be a better husband or father. Let's put aside the fact that they were doing better as “seagulls” then as family men or women.

And if you're thinking of paying for good time... I don't want to lie to you, you'll find that. Just keep in mind that prostitution business is (still) illegal in Croatia. You might end up having not so good time if you're caught. And also, Croatia is a part of civilized world, it's not Indonesia – meaning you wont find yourself a pre-teen girl for money who will please all your sexual needs. If you seek that, just skip any part of Europe, please... I hope you'll soon have to skip the rest of the world also to find that, now we speak of that.

So generally, bring your affairs with you, or simply don't look for something from local people. Other tourists are probably more open for having fun with new people than local people are. And you wont lose anything, I can confirm you Dubrovnik is full of beautiful foreign women which are not in any way worse (most of them look far better!) than local girls. I can't judge men, so all you needy women out there will have to find another source for rating them. :o)

In the end, you can ignore this tip (as well as every other one), but there are very high chances you'll simply waste your valuable time.