Morten Smalby

Explore Croatia Like a Local with a Danish Twist

Having spent two decades living in Croatia, I’m here to show you the country beyond the guidebooks. Follow my YouTube channel for up-close experiences, local adventures, and unique stories that capture the true spirit of Croatia.

Morten Smalby

The Story Behind The Channel

My journey began 20 years ago when I moved to Croatia, falling in love with its landscapes, culture, and people. After a long career as an entrepreneur, I decided to shift gears and pursue my passion for travel and storytelling.

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You can see a list of all my videos here, or click on the map below to see the video location on Google Maps. In the description of the icon, there is a link to my video

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The old port of Dubrovnik with small boats, St. John Fortress and the city walls framed by palm trees, Lokrum in the distance
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Dubrovnik

My first family visit to Dubrovnik was in October 2006. Like most visitors, we walked along Stradun in the old town and walked the wall. Everybody in the family really loved the place, so we’ve returned many times since, with friends and family.  I have also visited and stayed in Dubrovnik countless times over the years on business trips, so I’m quite familiar with the city. On my last visit, we did it differently. We

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Recent Videos

The old port of Dubrovnik with small boats, St. John Fortress and the city walls framed by palm trees, Lokrum in the distance

Dubrovnik

My first family visit to Dubrovnik was in October 2006. Like most visitors, we walked

Red heart sculpture on the Brela promenade above a turquoise bay, with pine forest, hotels and the church tower behind

Brela

Brela is the first village you hit on the Makarska Riviera when you drive south

Red heart sculpture with the word Šolta at a viewpoint above the sea and the green coast of Šolta

Šolta island

Šolta sits 16 km off Split, close enough to see from the Riva on a

Meet Your Hosts

Morten Smalby

Originally from Hadsund, Denmark, I spent almost ten years in Germany before moving to Split in 2004. What made me stay? Amazing quality of life, friendly locals, a relaxed vibe…This city feels like an endless holiday, with everything you need close by but without the rush of a big city.

Oskar Smalby

Originally from Scotland, I’ve spent my whole life—all 4 years of it—in Split. So, I’m basically a local Croatian Westie. Fluent in Croatian, English, and Danish, my job is to handle security on set while the guys are filming.

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Oskar Smalby