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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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Poreč tourist triumph 2025: One million overnight stays three days earlier with a rich program and strategic investments in Istria
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Poreč tourist triumph 2025: One million overnight stays three days earlier with a rich program and strategic investments in Istria

On June 23, Poreč achieved the millionth overnight stay, three days earlier than last year, confirming its status as a tourist leader. With a 7% growth in arrivals, guests from Germany and Austria dominate and the domestic market is growing. The rich program of the "Poreč Summer" and strategic investments aimed at sustainable and year-round tourism contribute to the success.

28.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Interpretative walks "La mula de Parenzo Tours" started: Revived history on the streets of Poreč with song and theater
Events

Interpretative walks "La mula de Parenzo Tours" started: Revived history on the streets of Poreč with song and theater

Poreč has revived its rich history through unique interpretive walks "La mula de Parenzo Tours". Organized by the Homeland Museum of Poreč and the Tourist Board, these free tours combine theater and music, guiding visitors through the streets of the old town with stories about the past and verses of the legendary song that has become a symbol of the city.

28.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Croatia records a record increase in tourists from the USA: HTZ confirms strong American interest in Dubrovnik and Split
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Croatia records a record increase in tourists from the USA: HTZ confirms strong American interest in Dubrovnik and Split

American tourists record a record growth in Croatia with a 17% increase in overnight stays, positioning the USA as the 5th largest guest market. HTZ strengthens Croatia’s position as a leading destination for authentic and luxury travel through intensive promotional activities in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, focusing on Dubrovnik, Split, and Opatija

26.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Free guided tours of Vodnjan: Discover the secrets of mummies, kazun, the narrowest streets of Istria and golden olive oil
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Free guided tours of Vodnjan: Discover the secrets of mummies, kazun, the narrowest streets of Istria and golden olive oil

Join free guided tours of Vodnjan and discover why the people of Vodnjan are called Bumblebees, explore the largest Istrian church with world-famous mummies, learn the secrets of building kazoos and experience the past with the help of augmented reality. An indispensable experience for all visitors to Istria who are looking for an authentic experience.

26.06.2025 · Tourism desk

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