Svetlana Copic

Belgrade

Spotter since 2014

About me

About me
I’m a creative director in advertising and a serial creative entrepreneur.

A well-disguised introvert. Yoga freak(ish). A passionate reader. Curious and interested in too many things, mostly design, contemporary art and documentary filmmaking. In my free time, I am dedicated to the fine hobby of discovering amazing underground bands nobody has ever heard of.

My favorite fantasies usually include following the summer across the globe.

Why Belgrade?
Love is an irrational thing and in the case of Belgrade it is truer than ever. It is a city of extremes, absolutely not "normal" in any sense of the word; it is intense and vibrant, crowded and annoying, with too hot summers and too strong winter winds; it smokes too much, talks too loudly, parties too hard and it just can't ever seem to pull itself together and grow up a little, in spite of its ancient old age.

But then, it is so charming, with its two big rivers, magically calm summer Sundays, its mischievous spirit, nonchalance, humorous graffiti, and some spirited people that create great music, art, or simply know how to tell really good jokes.

Maybe I love it because it stays up while most other well-mannered and sensible cities take a nap, or simply because I was born in it. All I know is that whenever I leave, I start missing its edge very soon and thinking - perhaps normal is overrated.

Where can you find me online?
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My spots (26)

Belgrade Design District

A ghost town's afterlife

"Belgrade Design District" used to be an abandoned shopping mall - now it's an emerging space where established artists and designers showcase their work!

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 30, 2025

Kozmeticar cafe

Slow coffee for a long afternoon

"Kozmeticar cafe" Belgrade offers not just very good coffee. Vinyl records. 70s inspired interior. A garden. Freshly squeezed cocktails. Need I say more?

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 30, 2025

Salon 5

Too many good things is just wonderful

"Salon 5" isn't the first restaurant hidden in an apartment in Belgrade! Not just a cozy fine-dine atmosphere but a superb cuisine; highly recommend!

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Restaurants

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 30, 2025

Nirvana Street

Boatride on Belgrade rivers

"Nirvana Street" might easily become your favorite "street" in Belgrade and yet you can't really "walk" it- make friends with someone who has a boat!

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Relaxing

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 2, 2025

Šmizla

Vintage Aladdin’s cave

"Šmizla" is not only one of the first, but also THE vintage shop in Belgrade. Don't go in a hurry: venture into this treasure trove when you have the time.

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Shopping

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 2, 2025

Moritz Eis - Crna ovca

The great ice cream debate

"Moritz Eis - Crna ovca" : Two of the best ice-cream parlors in the very center of the Belgrade makes quite the phenomenon. Either way ice cream is a must...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 2, 2025

Yugodom

Night at the museum

"Yugodom" an apartment you can rent for your stay in Belgrade where everything is “made in Yugoslavia"- from the furniture, to every little detail...

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Relaxing

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 2, 2025

Mladost table tennis bar

Retro chill

"Mladost table tennis bar" is just as simple as it sounds- an old-school ping-pong bar to put your skills to the test, with a hint of nostalgia to enjoy.

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Bars
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Relaxing

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Svetlana

Copic

Apr 2, 2025
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