ZIYP: What is your favorite place for drinking coffee or going out in Zagreb?
Mark: Zagreb offers many great places to drink coffee, especially in the city center. When I want to drink a good coffee, I usually go to the Flower Square or the Cookie Factory. My trip to the city does not begin and end with drinking coffee. I also enjoy walking around the city before and after a coffee.

ZIYP: Any recommendations for a trip around the Zagreb area?
Mark: I would recommend everyone a walk in the center, especially to visit the Cathedral or the Upper Town. St. Mark's Church, with its colourful roof, is one of the most special churches I've ever seen, and a walk from the church to the cathedral is filled with many attractions, characteristical of the oldest part of Zagreb’s center. As well, a trip to the castle Medvedgrad or to a place on Sljeme, with an excellent view of the city, is a unique experience in Zagreb.

ZIYP: What is your secret place to escape from the crowds?
Mark: I'm a big fan of going to the movies and I especially like to watch movies at Cinestar Gold Class cinema. I could sit in their big seats and watch movies for days.

ZIYP: What should guests bring home with them as a souvenir from Zagreb?
Mark: Do not let any of your guests leave without experiencing a Medveščak event, such as going to a Medveščak hockey game, which I would recommend to anyone who visits Zagreb. Also, since soccer is very popular in Croatia, I would recommend purchasing a Croatian national soccer team jersey. An obligatory souvenir is a bottle of rakija, especially for me, since it is something you can not legally buy in Canada.

ZIYP: Any advice on what visitors must try from the local specialties?
Mark: Freshly prepared products in bakeries are something that should not be missed. They can be eaten "on-the-go" and are a great addition to a walk in the center. Any of the authentic local cuisine is a good choice, for example, cheese strudel or turkey with mlinci. I enjoy them, as well!