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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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Summer on the island of Cres 2025: A guide to events, from Cres seeds and Lubenice evenings to festivities in Beli and Valun
Travel

Summer on the island of Cres 2025: A guide to events, from Cres seeds and Lubenice evenings to festivities in Beli and Valun

Discover the rich summer program of events on the island of Cres! The traditional Cres seeds, the world-famous Lubenice musical evenings, the Cres sheep in Orlec, the Pjaceta Theatre and numerous fishing festivals and concerts throughout the island, from Martinšćica and Valun to Beli, await you. Experience an authentic summer on the largest Adriatic island.

02.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Moto Karlobag: New Quality Label for Accommodation and Hospitality on the Routes of the Adriatic Highway and Velebit
Travel

Moto Karlobag: New Quality Label for Accommodation and Hospitality on the Routes of the Adriatic Highway and Velebit

The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Karlobag has announced a public call for the certification program "Moto Karlobag" intended for accommodation and hospitality facilities. The initiative aims to brand Karlobag as a leading destination for motorcyclists and create a network of verified quality services tailored to their needs, using the potential of legendary roads

02.07.2025 · Tourism desk
World Travel Holdings: Recognition among the world's largest travel agencies – again on the Power List
Travel

World Travel Holdings: Recognition among the world's largest travel agencies – again on the Power List

World Travel Holdings, a global leader in the travel industry, proudly ranked 16th on Travel Weekly's prestigious 2025 Power List. This recognition confirms the outstanding success of the company in 2024, thanks to the dedication of employees, partners and franchise owners. Discover how World Travel Holdings continues to shape the future of travel, offering innovative solutions and expanding its influence around the world.

01.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Catalonia: World gastronomy leader gathers hundreds of chefs in Barcelona
Travel

Catalonia: World gastronomy leader gathers hundreds of chefs in Barcelona

Catalonia, home to world-class gastronomy, is proud to establish itself as a world leader in the culinary scene. Hundreds of Michelin chefs and masters of traditional cuisine have united in Barcelona to promote the region as an unavoidable eno-gastronomic destination. Discover how longstanding tradition and innovation, along with a strong agri-food sector, position Catalonia at the very top of global cooking. Learn why this region is recognized as the 2025 World Gastronomy Region.

01.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Gelato Park Poreč: The world of ice wonders delighted visitors, synergy of taste and fun
Events

Gelato Park Poreč: The world of ice wonders delighted visitors, synergy of taste and fun

At the end of June, Poreč again became the epicenter of the sweetest entertainment! The second edition of the Gelato Park Festival, held in Olga Ban Park, attracted thousands of visitors. From unique ice cream creations, through Luka Vidović's magic shows and the interactive NeuroStem BrainFreeze Expo, to lively musical evenings with Zoe Šestan and Gordan Gregurović & The Band, the festival has offered an unforgettable experience for all generations, combining gastronomy, entertainment and education.

01.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Amazing story of loyalty: A German couple from Bavaria have been vacationing in Nerezine on the island of Lošinj for 40 years
Travel

Amazing story of loyalty: A German couple from Bavaria have been vacationing in Nerezine on the island of Lošinj for 40 years

For four decades, Helmut and Elisabeth Zallinger have been traveling from Bavaria to their favorite destination, Nerezine on Lošinj. Their story is not only about tourism, but about deep connection, friendship with hosts and love for the island, its nature, peace and gastronomy, which testifies to the timeless attractiveness of the Lošinj archipelago.

01.07.2025 · Tourism desk
Poreč Summer: Weekly program brings jubilee Jazz in Lapidarium, concerts in Euphrasiana and dance spectacle on the waterfront
Events

Poreč Summer: Weekly program brings jubilee Jazz in Lapidarium, concerts in Euphrasiana and dance spectacle on the waterfront

Poreč summer brings a week full of events for all tastes. Enjoy the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Jazz at the Lapidarium with the JazzIstra Orchestra, the grand opening of the 64th Concerts at the Euphrasiana, rock'n'roll nights with Elvis and a street spectacle of European breakdancing champions. An unforgettable time in the heart of Istria awaits you.

01.07.2025 · Tourism desk

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