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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Baška Voda seen from the sea, with the church tower, Grand Hotel Slavia, a packed beach and the Biokovo mountains rising behind the town
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Baška Voda

This summer I visited Baška Voda several times, and being a bit of a Brela fanatic, I had totally forgotten how nice it is. It sits right next to Brela on the Makarska Riviera, around 10 km north of Makarska, yet it has a different feel, maybe because it’s a proper little holiday town. What blew me away was the number of people. Most of the beaches were packed. Brela is full too, but this

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Recent Videos

Baška Voda seen from the sea, with the church tower, Grand Hotel Slavia, a packed beach and the Biokovo mountains rising behind the town

Baška Voda

This summer I visited Baška Voda several times, and being a bit of a Brela

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

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