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Our Travel Desk was born out of a long-standing passion for travel, discovering new places, and serious journalism. Behind every article stand people who have been living tourism for decades – as travelers, tourism workers, guides, hosts, editors, and reporters. For more than thirty years, destinations, seasonal trends, infrastructure development, changes in travelers’ habits, and everything that turns a trip into an experience – and not just a ticket and an accommodation reservation – have been closely followed. These experiences are transformed into articles conceived as a companion to the reader: honest, informed, and always on the traveler’s side.

At the Travel Desk, we write from the perspective of someone who has truly walked the cobblestones of old towns, taken local buses, waited for the ferry in peak season, and searched for a hidden café in a small alley far from the postcards. Every destination is observed from multiple angles – how travelers experience it, what the locals say about it, what stories are hidden in museums and monuments, but also what the real quality of accommodation, beaches, transport links, and amenities is. Instead of generic descriptions, the focus is on concrete advice, real impressions, and details that are hard to find in official brochures.

Special attention is given to conversations with restaurateurs, private accommodation hosts, local guides, tourism workers, and people who make a living from travelers, as well as those who are only just trying to develop lesser-known destinations. Through such conversations, stories arise that do not show only the most famous attractions but also the rhythm of everyday life, habits, local cuisine, customs, and small rituals that make every place unique. The Travel Desk strives to record this layer of reality and convey it in articles that connect facts with emotion.

The content does not stop at classic travelogues. It also covers topics such as sustainable tourism, off-season travel, safety on the road, responsible behavior towards the local community and nature, as well as practical aspects like public transport, prices, recommended neighborhoods to stay in, and getting your bearings on the ground. Every article goes through a phase of research, fact-checking, and editing to ensure that the information is accurate, clear, and applicable in real situations – from a short weekend trip to a longer stay in a country or city.

The goal of the Travel Desk is that, after reading an article, the reader feels as if they have spoken to someone who has already been there, tried everything, and is now honestly sharing what is worth seeing, what to skip, and where those moments are hidden that turn a trip into a memory. That is why every new story is built slowly and carefully, with respect for the place it is about and for the people who will choose their next destination based on these words.

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Krk Fair – Lovrečeva 2025: The peak of summer in the city of Krk with music, tradition, knights and rich gastronomy
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Krk Fair – Lovrečeva 2025: The peak of summer in the city of Krk with music, tradition, knights and rich gastronomy

Discover why the Krk Fair – Lovrečeva attracted rivers of visitors and generated 44,000 overnight stays. Experience the spectacular knightly battles of the Dukes of Krk Frankopans, enjoy the concerts of Doris Dragović and Tonči Huljić, and indulge in a rich gastronomic offer and traditional workshops in the historical center of the city of Krk.

12.08.2025 · Tourism desk
Poreč Summer 2025: A Guide to the Week with the Summer Wine Park Festival, Mystic Forest, Fishermen's Festival and Sunset Cinema
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Poreč Summer 2025: A Guide to the Week with the Summer Wine Park Festival, Mystic Forest, Fishermen's Festival and Sunset Cinema

This week Poreč brings an unforgettable combination of events. The premiere Summer Wine Park Festival with wines of Poreč, the magical Mystic Forest walk, the traditional Fishermen's Festival in Červar Porto and Jazz in Lapidari awaits you. Experience history with a La mula de Parenzo tour, a beach cinema, a Latin party, and a St. Roch's feast.

11.08.2025 · Tourism desk
American Forbes praises Central Dalmatia: From Punta Rata beach to Sinjska Alka and natural phenomena of Imotski
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American Forbes praises Central Dalmatia: From Punta Rata beach to Sinjska Alka and natural phenomena of Imotski

In a detailed travelogue by journalist John Mariani, the American magazine Forbes celebrates the authentic beauties of Central Dalmatia. The article highlights the perfect combination of coast and inland, praising pearls such as Punta Rata beach and Makarska, but also the hidden gems of the Dalmatian hinterland – the historic Sinjska Alka and the miraculous Blue and Red Lake near Imotski.

10.08.2025 · Tourism desk
World War II graffiti in Vodnjan: Discover the forgotten history of Istria and antifascism through a guided tour
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World War II graffiti in Vodnjan: Discover the forgotten history of Istria and antifascism through a guided tour

Discover the unique history of Vodnjan through well-preserved graffiti from the Second World War. Join a guided walk with cultural scientist Eric Ušić and learn all about antifascism, messages of resistance and the complex post-war situation in Istria. A special English-language tour will be held on August 13. Learn more about this outdoor archive.

09.08.2025 · Tourism desk
Zagreb confirms its status as a leading city break destination with record growth in overnight stays from the US, Germany and Spain
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Zagreb confirms its status as a leading city break destination with record growth in overnight stays from the US, Germany and Spain

Zagreb continues with impressive tourist results, recording significant growth in arrivals and overnight stays in July 2025. With guests from the USA, Germany and Spain at the helm, the Croatian capital confirms its status as a leading city break destination, successfully combining a rich cultural offer, developed business tourism and year-round events.

09.08.2025 · Tourism desk

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