The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples
In The Nine Peahens and the Golden Apples, a young prince guards a tree of golden apples and befriends a girl who invites him on a journey.
Source: Vuk Karadžić, Srpske narodne pripovijetke, XIX c.
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Instructions, three tour demos and a bedtime tale in English. Choose a recording and voice.
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Stories your child can hear
Bash Chelik
Bash Chelik tells the tale of a curious brother who opens a forbidden room, releasing a giant who needs help to rectify his mistake.
Source: Vuk Karadžić, Srpske narodne pripovijetke, XIX c.
Stribor's Forest
Šuma Striborova
In Stribor's Forest, a mother faces a choice between youth and her son, ultimately choosing her family over magic.
Source: Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Priče iz davnine, 1916
Regoch the Giant
Regoč
Regoch the Giant follows a kind giant who learns the value of conversation when a small girl befriends him.
Source: Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Priče iz davnine, 1916
Palunko the Fisherman and the Sea
Ribar Palunko i njegova žena
Palunko the Fisherman and the Sea reveals a father's struggle between wealth and family, leading to a heartfelt reunion with his son.
Source: Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Priče iz davnine, 1916
Youth Without Age
Tinerețe fără bătrânețe
Youth Without Age tells the story of a prince who seeks eternal youth but ultimately realizes the importance of home.
Source: Petre Ispirescu, Legendele sau basmele românilor, 1882
Clever Peter and Clever Nasreddin
Хитър Петър
Clever Peter and Clever Nasreddin feature two witty characters who engage in a humorous battle of wits, delighting the crowd.
Baba Marta and the Martenitsa
Мартеница
Baba Marta and the Martenitsa explains how people celebrate the arrival of spring with red and white threads to please the character of March.
How Potjeh Searched for the Truth
Kako je Potjeh tražio istinu
How Potjeh Searched for the Truth follows a brother who learns that the truth he seeks has been waiting for him at home.
Source: Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Priče iz davnine, 1916
What children discover about this culture
- Explore themes of patience and kindness in relationships.
- Discover the importance of keeping promises and helping others.
- Experience the joy of community and shared laughter.
- Understand the value of home and family connections.
🌍 Three independent choices for your family
When living abroad, families can select an interface language, narration language, and plot culture independently. For instance, a family from Serbia can choose to maintain their home language while introducing their child to Bulgarian traditions through stories. This approach helps preserve cultural identity while exploring new narratives.
How it works
1. Choose a Culture
Select from a variety of Balkan cultures to find the perfect stories for your child.
2. Record a Voice Sample
Capture a 15-25 second audio clip to create a personalized narration for your child's stories.
3. Enjoy and Replay
Listen to your selected stories, and enjoy replays that don't use your balance of existing tales whenever you like.
Enjoy captivating tales from the Balkan region.
Create a storyQuestions and answers
What is the minimum age for these stories?
The stories are suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years.
Does replaying a story cost anything?
Yes — replaying an existing story doesn't use your balance.
Are the plots documented?
Yes, each story has a unique plot that is documented and available for selection.
Can we choose different languages?
Yes, you can select an interface language, narration language, and plot culture independently.
How does pricing work?
The first story doesn't use your balance. Each later new story uses balance minutes, while replaying an existing story doesn't use your balance.
🗣 On a trip, Destino becomes a live guide
Destino does more than tell bedtime stories. When you travel with your child, the same voice walks the city with you. It is not a recording but a conversation: ask what that building is, ask for the short version, cut in mid-sentence — it answers right away. The whole family or group can listen and talk at the same time.
Your first conversation doesn't use minutes, and the balance is shared with the stories.
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