A Month with Matthew: In Croatia

Writer Matthew Félix needed to figure out what was next for him, so he went on a month-long solo retreat in a seaside village in Croatia. From the characters he met, to the experiences he had—some funny, some frustrating—to the thoughts, memories, and emotions that came up for him, these are his unscripted stories and ruminations from a month in Croatia.

02 Ferry to Chernobyl

The “A Month with Matthew: in Croatia podcast” features travel anecdotes, storytelling, and humor short stories from author Matthew Félix’s solo retreat in a small island village in Croatia.

On the ferry to the Croatian island where he’ll be spending the month, Matthew meets an Australian family living in the Ukraine. As he gets off the boat, he’s met by his rental property manager, a non-English-speaker who nonetheless manages to give Matthew a basic introduction to the island—and drive a stick shift, despite some notable physical challenges. A walk outside of town leaves Matthew with little doubt he has come to the right place.