Latest projects

Projects that protect everyday life in tourist-saturated cities

Here are some of the latest projects I’ve worked on.

In my work, I focus on creating balance—between people living in over-visited urban areas and the travelers who pass through, and between rural communities and their own past. Some of these projects protect everyday life in tourist-saturated cities. Others take place in quiet, less-visited areas, helping locals reconnect with memory, story, and space as a way to understand their past and shape future ideas.

Each project explores the relationship between people and place—through storytelling, walking, memory, and shared spaces. They invite others to see more, ask more, and move through spaces with greater care.

Urban Tours with Awareness: BREAK Project (2023)

As part of the BREAK project, I developed a model for creating walking tours in urban areas under high tourist pressure. The aim was to help guides design slower, more thoughtful tours that respect the people who live in these spaces. The focus was on presence, observation, and protecting local rhythms—guiding in a way that supports public space, everyday life, and long-term balance between visitors and residents.

Split for the People of Split

Created in collaboration with the Tourist Board of Split and the Tourist Department of Split-Dalmatia County, this project reconnects locals with neighborhoods outside the Old Town. These are parts of the city often left out of official narratives, but filled with stories of post-war growth, daily life, and change. As the creator and mentor, I work with nine local guides to research, map, and interpret these neighborhoods—giving attention to how they were built, lived in, and remembered.

Forgotten Stories of the Dalmatian Hinterland: Zagvozd

Part of the Dalmatia Storytelling program, this project began with personal research in Zagvozd, the village my family comes from. I explored rural architecture, oral traditions, and everyday life—connecting memory with space. The result is a tour that tells stories from the Dalmatian hinterland, bringing forward voices and experiences often left out of mainstream history.

Storytelling as a Bridge Between Generations

In collaboration with CEDRA Split, this project helped children explore their homes, villages, and family histories by interviewing grandparents and collecting stories. The goal was to create a bridge between generations—showing children that history isn’t just something written, but something told, remembered, and lived. It encouraged active listening and a deeper understanding of their surroundings.

A Campsite, a Table, and a Story

In Zagvozd, I opened a small, simple campsite. It has no luxury—just a shared kitchen, a few sleeping spots, and space for people to meet. That simplicity created something powerful: a place where guests and locals talked, cooked together, and shared stories. It showed me that storytelling doesn’t always need a stage—it can grow from quiet, everyday moments of hospitality and presence.