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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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Margaret's summer finale in Bakar: Successful Bakar Meetings, Papandopulo Quartet Concert and Great Tango Festival
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Margaret's summer finale in Bakar: Successful Bakar Meetings, Papandopulo Quartet Concert and Great Tango Festival

Margaret's summer is entering its last week of rich programming. After the traditional Bakar meetings where the teams Zlobina and Krasice celebrated with the concert of the group Magazin, the grand finale brings the performance of the esteemed Papandopulo quartet, the ethno-musical program of the band Giipuja and the three-day Tango Festival in Bakar.

01.08.2025 · Tourism desk
Find your 'Slightly': The new HTZ campaign calls for a relaxing vacation and escape from stress in the heart of Croatia
Travel

Find your 'Slightly': The new HTZ campaign calls for a relaxing vacation and escape from stress in the heart of Croatia

The Croatian National Tourist Board has launched the Find your 'Pomalo' campaign in response to the trend of slow travel. Discover how this Dalmatian philosophy of life offers the perfect escape from stress and hectic everyday life, and why more and more tourists are looking for an authentic vacation and peace in the heart of the Mediterranean.

21.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Croatia remains the queen of summer destinations for Slovenians, research reveals habits and tourism growth is recorded
Travel

Croatia remains the queen of summer destinations for Slovenians, research reveals habits and tourism growth is recorded

The latest research by the Mediana Institute confirms that Croatia remains an absolute favorite for holidays among Slovenians. More than half of respondents choose the Adriatic, preferring private accommodation and campsites. The article provides a detailed analysis of their habits, length of stay and reveals why our country is a year-round destination.

21.07.2025 · Tourism desk

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