TIES and TULIPS

People are a true bridge between the Netherlands and Croatia. With the “Ties and Tulips” stories people with ties to both countries share their view on what the Netherlands and Croatia have in common, and what makes them different.

Meet our people

Radovan Lučić

Read Radovan's story (in Croatian)

''A lot has changed in the past thirty years and the differences have become smaller.''

Nikola Rašić

Read Nikola's story  (in Croatian)

''It’s a great feeling to have two countries.''

Iva Vukušić

Read Iva's story  (in Croatian)
"And I am also very happy that I can call both Croatia and the Netherlands as my home."

Felix Wensveen

Read Felix' story:  (in Croatian)
"From people in Croatia I learned that humanity matters the most."

Pim de Vos

Read Pim's story  (in Croatian)

"In 2006, when we were still living in the Netherlands, I started a weblog about Croatia. By writing, I could already enjoy a different life."

Damir Brdanovic

Read Damir's story  (in Croatian)

"In our lives, the Netherlands and Croatia are not only connected, but also intertwined."