About Us

Purpose of the Project

The goal behind narovita is simple: to offer well-structured, thoughtful information about traveling through Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. We focus on the kinds of details that make a trip smoother—how to get around, where to stay, what to expect—without overcomplicating or overselling.

A Practical Approach

We noticed that many travel sites either overwhelm users with options or promote experiences in a way that feels distant from real travel. narovita was created to be the opposite: simple layouts, helpful overviews, and honest writing that supports planning without pressure.

A Personal Beginning

The idea for the site began during a long train ride from Prague to Bratislava. Elena had just returned from a quiet stay in the Slovak countryside and realized how little reliable, straightforward information was available online for travelers heading to lesser-known regions. She began collecting notes, maps, and practical tips—eventually building what would become narovita.

Building a Small Team

As the project took shape, Elena was joined by a few like-minded contributors: locals, fellow travelers, and researchers. Each brought a different perspective and helped refine the tone of the site—balanced, respectful, and useful. The small team now maintains and updates the content together.

Looking Forward

We plan to expand slowly—adding new countries and more in-depth regional pages, always in line with our core values: clarity, honesty, and usefulness. narovita remains a small project by choice, created by people who care about travel as a form of understanding, not just movement.

How We Work

All our content is created through direct experience or local collaboration. We don’t use AI-generated descriptions or recycled lists. When we recommend something, it’s because someone on the team has seen it, used it, or spoken with someone who has.

Founded With Curiosity

narovita was founded by Elena Markovic, a writer and traveler with a deep interest in Central and Eastern Europe. What started as a personal project to keep track of travel notes soon grew into a practical guide for others—those looking for clarity when visiting less-commercialized parts of Europe.

Our Team

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Elena Markovic

Elena oversees the direction of the project, curates content, and ensures the tone of the site remains honest and useful.

Regional Researcher (Baltics)

Jonas Petrov

Based in Riga, Jonas focuses on gathering up-to-date local information and cultural insights for Latvia and Lithuania.

Content Writer & Translator

Michaela Stein

Michaela writes and edits articles for Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Germany, and helps ensure clarity in both English and local translations.

Web & Content Manager

Thomas Becker

Thomas handles the technical side of the platform, coordinates updates, and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.