WHAT WE ARE

Absolute World Media provides intelligent and up to date reviews on emerging destinations which will satisfy the savvy and chic globe trotting traveler.

From the most captivating architectural highlights and must stay hotels, to the most fashionable shops and hottest clubs, we are the absolute authority on traveling well.

WHO WE ARE

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    Martina Sola
    Founder and Editor

    With an avid passion for global travel, writing, and photography, Croatian-American-bred Martina Šola set out to showcase an undiscovered region of her roots. Šola has been published in W magazine and is a contributor to A Small World Magazine. She has maintained an established career in business development for a global fortune 200 corporation. She founded Absolute World Media in 2006, and authored the company’s first publication: Absolute World Croatia. Šola holds a BA degree with Honors in Media Studies and Business Management from the University of San Diego in California.

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    Josipa Ćaran
    Assistant Editor and Graphic Designer

    This cultural guru’s interests center on photography, archeology, and art history. A true intellectual and artistic cognizant, Josipa spends her free time in museums, galleries, architectural hot spots, archeological sites, and cafes around the world. Josipa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in design studies and a Bachelor of Sciences degree in advertising from San Jose State California University. She plans to embark on a master’s degree in art history with a concentration on art nouveau and the influence of Croatia in Vienna's sezessionsstil.

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    Sonja Debeljuh
    Advertising and Market Research

    With her most recent stint at a premier Croatian destination management company, Sonja's got her pulse on what's quality in Croatia. An Australian born combination of brains and beauty, Sonja embodies the concept of a citizen of the world. From the Middle East to Africa, across the United States and into Europe, Sonja Debeljuh has worked, explored, and played. Her marketing interests and talents have led her on a career path from Sydney to London to Split. Educated in Perth, Australia, Sonja is now based between London and Istria.

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    Gordana Sermek
    Contributing Photographer

    With a portfolio spanning from raw black and white imagery capturing the depth of human emotion, to colorful photographs featuring dramatic landscapes, Gordana Sermek’s work is an ideal fit for showcasing the natural beauty of Croatia. A true artist by nature, Sermek has been published across popular Croatian media channels as well as prestigious international publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the National Geographic.

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    Stacey Silverstein
    Contributing Photographer

    This Manhattan based socialite, fashion designer, and photographer defines jet set. From Panama to The Bahamas to Croatia and beyond, you can find Stacey snapping photos in between her stays at the most luxurious locations in the world. Her photos capture the true essence of architecture and landscapes while displaying the depth of human emotion. They also consistently sizzle with edgy glamour. Stacey has founded her own photography agency: www.staceysilverstein.com and is currently working on her debut book.