Issue · September 2026 · everything a nomad needs, city by city

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Croatia · the visa

Split

Split as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.

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The sheet

Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit

The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Split now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.

Where to live

8 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to live · SplitGrad, Split: Living Inside Diocletian’s PalaceOld Town living inside historic palace with local insights
  2. Where to live · SplitThe Riva, Split: Split's Stage for the Daily PasseggiataPromenade life with cafés and nightlife for local living
  3. Where to live · SplitVaros, Split: the stone quarter where the city still eats at homeOld fishermen’s quarter with local dining and living tips
  4. Where to live · SplitSpinut, Split: Marjan Pines, Poljud Nights and the Marina Between ThemLow-key neighbourhood with green spaces and local pride
  5. Where to live · SplitRadunica & Lucac, Split: the city’s quietest old neighbourhoodOld neighbourhood with local festivals and family atmosphere
  6. Where to live · SplitMeje, Split: the quiet seafront where Split loosens its collarQuiet seafront neighbourhood with local vibe and walks
  7. Where to live · SplitGripe, Split: the quiet district with a fortress, markets and a proper local pulseQuiet neighbourhood with markets and local pulse for living
  8. Where to live · SplitBacvice, Split: sand, picigin and late nights by the AdriaticNeighbourhood with beach and nightlife, useful for living

Where to work

1 piece by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to work · SplitFrom Pazar to Peka: A Day of Eating Your Way Through SplitFood trail through markets and local eateries for daily life

Getting around

1 piece by the writers on the ground

  1. Getting around · SplitChasing the Jadrolinija Timetable: A Split Island-Hopping StoryIsland-hopping transport details for day trips from base city

The weekend

3 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. The weekend · SplitThe 48 Hours in Split That Start After the Tour Boats LeaveEvening and night activities after tourist crowds leave city
  2. The weekend · SplitMarjan: Split's Forested Peninsula and the Hill That Keeps the City SaneLocal hiking and nature escape near city for weekend breaks
  3. The weekend · SplitFollowing Torcida Through Split on a Hajduk MatchdayLocal football culture and matchday experience for weekend

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