Ep. 059 Luka Pelicarić, Lead Guide & Tour Creator Free Spirit Tours - Croatia
/🎙 Show Summary
In this reflective and deep spirited conversation, I chat with Luka—a historian, cultural anthropologist, a modern philosopher who happens to be the Lead Guide and Tour Creator for Free Spirit Tours in Croatia. He brings history to life with humor, passion, and authenticity. We dive into how his journey led from studying law to guiding thousands of people through Zagreb and beyond, and why he sees guiding as equal parts teaching, storytelling, and stand-up comedy. Luka shares the role of honesty and being true to oneself, the impact of growing up with a love of history, and his belief that despite politics and division, people everywhere share common values of kindness and connection.
This episode explores what it means to craft experiences, stay authentic, and live by values that guide both work and life.
Episode Highlights:
Luka’s path from law school to history and tour guiding
Why guiding is a blend of history, storytelling, and comedy
The importance of museums and memory in Croatia’s cultural identity
Core values Luka lives by: honesty and being true to oneself
Insights on how people across the world are more alike than different
Reflections on family influence, mentors, and heroes (including Kobe Bryant’s Mamba mentality)
How humor, preparation, and presence create lasting impact