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 you can select a video on the map below. In the description of the icon, there is a link to my video

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Ston Flag flying over the rooftops of Ston, with the wall winding up the hill to the fortress Wall
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Morten Smalby

Ston

For years I have been travelling between Split and Dubrovnik, and each time I looked at the wall of Ston from the coastal road, I kept repeating to myself, “One day you will have to visit and figure out why the wall is located in such a strange place.” I finally managed to do that in 2018, and recently I went back again. What impressed me most about the wall was its size. I wasn’t

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Recent Videos

Ston Flag flying over the rooftops of Ston, with the wall winding up the hill to the fortress Wall

Ston

For years I have been travelling between Split and Dubrovnik, and each time I looked

Lokrum Island seen from Mount Srđ, with Dubrovnik Old Town and the blue sea below

Lokrum

On all my many visits to the old town of Dubrovnik and its famous walls,

Mlini Croatia

Mlini & Srebreno

If you are planning a holiday in the Dubrovnik area, I recommend checking out Mlini

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.