T J POLEGUBIC
FIELD NOTES FROM THE BALKANS
A personal collection of stories from life in the Balkans: my home, workplace and playground.
EXPECT:
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Road trips.
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Running a business.
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Stone house renovation.
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Off-season rural and regional tourism projects.
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Heritage and connections.
If you have Q’s, comments, or a project you’re interested in, reach out.
BIO
Tanj, or TJ, to my friends, I’m a creative business owner and longtime communications consultant, shaped by two coasts: Australia and the Adriatic.
A lifelong lover of limestone, the ancestral pull proved too much in 2017 – and I’m now proudly ‘at home’ in the Balkans more than my hometown (much as I appreciate it). I’ve devised, delivered and advised on over 100 remote work focused projects and events in this region. I love the freedom remote, asynchronous work brings for an individual and community. I also enjoy co-creating on the ground, having worked with some impressive people I am proud to call colleagues and friends. You can learn more over at DNA Croatia (where I volunteer) or on my neglected online presence for Saltwater Nomads. I’m sure it’ll restart again, soon.
Right now, I’m taking a new path with interior design, and about to renovate a beautiful stone apartment in Šibenik. The reign of Slavic Chic is over.
Other important info: I’m a Rod Stewart and classic rock fan. I believe Life is long, precious and meant to be enjoyed. I also need a place for my new dog!
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