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Cyclists can finally be happy because the island of Brač got 1026 km of bike trails and now it's officially island with the largest number of trails.

This summer, great Andrew Zimmern, visited Brač island with his interesting TV show "Bizarre Foods". This show is focused on local cuisine around the world which can be also described like bizarre or exotic food. He is definitely very passionate in his job, and you will see that in this episode which presents two traditional meals from Brač island. Brač island is well known for very good lamb and specialty "vitalac" made from insides of baby lamb. You should try it when you travel around Brac island, it's delicious. The other specialty is roasted dormouse, and small village of Dol is famous for this dish. Yes, you heard it very well, it's a sort of mouse :)

If you are dreaming about romantic and intimate destination wedding in Croatia, Brač island is perfect choice for you. Beautiful beaches, untouched nature, rich cultural and historic heritage and delicious local cuisine are just some of the reasons to get married here. From this year, besides these unique tours, our offer is richer for destination wedding planning. Planing, designing and coordinating tailor made weddings on Brac island is our passion, and we will take care of each small details. You can choose among many beautiful locations for your ceremony and party. Your wedding will will definitely turn to your own fairy tale.

Donkey, a charming, long-eared, and stubborn domestic animal, played a most important role in the man's living on Brač, kept by numerous households. Donkey origins from dry areas, its hooves are adapted to rocky and dry surfaces, ideal for the conditions prevailing on this island. In the past this was the only working animal on Brač, mostly used to carry water and heavy things, to have become the symbol of endurance and perseverance. Besides being a man's faithful and hard-working friend, since ancient times have been known medicinal properties of its milk. Donkey milk helps with allergies, respiratory problems, it is rich in vitamins and improves immunity. In the 5th century BC, Hypocrite introduced donkey milk in treating numerous diseases. Donkey milk was also used by Roman women, who believed it was beneficial in making their skin particularly fine.

This distinctive cake hrapoćuša is unique by its unusual and rustic appearance. It is named after the rough, reddish stone of the same name (hrapav is the Croatian for rough), used in Dolac for building dry-stone walls, residential and other houses. The recipe has been passed from one generation to the others, each cook to have added a part of herself into the cake. For its unique characteristics, it has been protected as an item of the Croatia's cultural heritage, and for its ingredients, it makes a tasty aphrodisiac of Brač. Each year, in summer months, organised is the Night of Hrapaćuša, where you have the opportunity to try this indigenous cake.

Ingredients for 12 servings:

Cake:
12 yolks
4 egg whites
12 spoons of sugar
4 cups of warm water
12 spoons of flour
some rum
vanilla to your liking
some grated lemon rind

Cream:
1/2 kg of sugar
3/4 kg of nut halves
8 egg whites

Mix together 12 yolks, 4 egg whites and 12 spoons of sugar. Add four spoons of warm water, twelve spoons of flour, rum, vanilla and lemon rind. Bake the dough in a cake pan, at 180°C over a period of time that you find to be the best.

In water bath (bain-marie) cook 1/2 kg of sugar, a bit under 3/4 kg of nut halves and 8 whisked egg whites. When yellowed, carefully pour the cream onto the previously prepared and cooled cake and cover it with the cream , both the top and the sides. Put everything together into the oven once again, just to dry.


Bon appetite!

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 ***** MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ***** 

After 70 years of traveling around the world, getting to know different cultures and traditions, participating in various fortunes and misfortunes, after hearing about Idi&vidi travel agency Mr. Bagaj, covered with patina and some rust walked in our office. Caught by the enthusiasm inside and with a sigh of relief, his old stunted locks opened up. It was a sign. Mr. Bagaj, in that moment had found the place and friends with whom he would spend the rest of his life.

Idi&Vidi agency participated with LAG Brač at the Fair „Taste Croatia“ in Baška Voda. We spent a wonderful three days and hope to participate next year. Our stand was also visited by the President of the Republic of Croatia, Ivo Josipović.

It was our great honor to welcome Gary Schoeniger, guru of small entrepreneurship who was amazed by the beauties  of the island of Brač and our travel agency.