Rivers of Croatia
Maybe no other European country has such diverse, yet so preserved rivers as Croatia. Rivers of Croatia are true treasure of this country.
Recent Posts
How Many Rivers Are There in the World?
Often, I have heard the question: How many rivers there are in the world? The answer is difficult, as I doubt anyone has really done the count, but it must be dozens of thousands.
Gem mining on the river – Sri Lanka
Gem mining in Sri Lanka, and in alluvial plains in general is large business. During my research trip to Sri Lanka, I was lucky to visit one such mine.
VIDEO: The Mrežnica River in autumn
Mrežnica is one of the most beautiful Croatian Rivers. It is famous for its tufa barriers that create waterfalls and slow, almost marsh parts in between. In autumn, it is magical. See the video:
Shuar Indians from Amazon – the keepers of the tradition living on the river
During my Ecuador expedition, I visited the village of Shuars, a tribe of Amazon Indians. Despite the invasion of the “civilization”, these people still live in harmony with the jungle and the rivers.
Negative effects of the dams on rivers
The dams are often advertised as a cheap and green energy source, but this is far from the truth. They have a range of negative effects. (more…)
Mananara – a remote village in the jungle
During our expedition to Madagascar, I spent several days in one very remote village in Mananara National Park. A small stream that flows through the village is a centre of activities.
Mrežnica – the most charming Croatian river
Despite being known all over Europe for their unspoiled waters and natural wealth, the rivers of Croatia have still not received the recognition they deserve. The Mrežnica River is one of those net gems of Croatia, whose tufa cascades remain hidden deep in an inaccessible […]
Quest of big Waterfall in Ranomafana
This is a story about our search for the big waterfall in Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. It turned out to be more discovering the river, forest, and the wetlands. (more…)
The water crisis as one cause of the Syrian civil war
There are many reasons to every war, from politics, religion, history… The same applies to Syria. One often overlooked reason is the water crisis and possibly the climate change as a root cause.
