You can easily clip your cockatiels wings without the aid of others. Clipping wings will reduce your bird's ability to fly. This in turn can make the taming process easier. With your bird's wings properly clipped, it won't be as apt to fly out an open door or window accidentally.
The tamburitza is a stringed instrument primarily associated with the northern part of Croatia that shares many features with the Russian balalaika and the Italian mandolin. The tamburitza became popular in the 1800s, and today it is a traditional feature of Croatian folk music.
The official language of Croatia is Croatian. During the time that Croatia was part of Yugoslavia, it was called Serbo-Croatian. It is a Slavic language similar to Polish and Chech. Almost everyone in Dubrovnik and other parts of Croatia, especailly those areas frequented by tourists speak some English. But like everywhere, the locals appreciate an effort by visitors to learn a few Croatian phrases.