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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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Traminac Festival in Ilok: Seventh edition celebrates variety with premiere of sparkling wine "10" and masterclass by Ivo Kozarčanin
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Traminac Festival in Ilok: Seventh edition celebrates variety with premiere of sparkling wine "10" and masterclass by Ivo Kozarčanin

The seventh edition of the Traminer Festival in Ilok gathered many wine lovers. The first Croatian Traminer sparkling wine, "10", was premiered in the historic Old Cellar. A large masterclass with as many as sixteen traminers was held, and the Wine Salon presented twenty domestic and foreign wineries in a day dedicated to top enology and music.

08.06.2025 · Tourism desk
61. Brodski kolo in Slavonski Brod: A Guide to the Most Important Folklore Festival with Concerts of Bosses and Prljavo gledališče
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61. Brodski kolo in Slavonski Brod: A Guide to the Most Important Folklore Festival with Concerts of Bosses and Prljavo gledališče

The 61st Brodsko kolo, the most important folklore festival in Slavonia, has begun. Discover the entire program, from the children's festival "Igra kolo malolo" to the central event "Šokadija, it's all about your reputation". Don't miss the concerts of the legendary Bosses and the rock group Prljavo kazalište in Slavonski Brod. Experience the tradition!

08.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Croatian tourist offensive in Europa-Park: HTZ and Valamar present the Pical project and the attraction of Voltron Never
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Croatian tourist offensive in Europa-Park: HTZ and Valamar present the Pical project and the attraction of Voltron Never

The CNTB and Valamar held a strategic presentation for more than 100 travel agents in Europa-Park. The focus was on the largest investment in Croatian tourism, the new Hotel Pical in Poreč, and the technological miracle and adrenaline attraction, the rollercoaster Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac, which confirmed a strong interest in Croatia.

08.06.2025 · Tourism desk
Croatia strengthens its tourist presence in South Korea by appearing at the SITF fair in Seoul next to Zagreb and Međimurje
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Croatia strengthens its tourist presence in South Korea by appearing at the SITF fair in Seoul next to Zagreb and Međimurje

The Croatian National Tourist Board with its partners, the Zagreb Tourist Board and the Međimurje County Tourist Board, presents the total tourist offer at the 40th SITF fair in Seoul. The goal is to strengthen its position in the dynamic Korean market, which is growing by 30%, and it represents assets from the urban culture of Zagreb to the green tourism of Međimurje.

08.06.2025 · Tourism desk
59th International Folklore Festival Zagreb marked by the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom and rich world heritage
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59th International Folklore Festival Zagreb marked by the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom and rich world heritage

From 16 to 20 July, Zagreb will host the 59th International folklore festivals, this year dedicated to the great 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom. The central event will be held on the Gradec plateau, and in addition to numerous domestic ensembles, guests from six countries will perform, turning the city into a unique world stage of traditional culture.

07.06.2025 · Tourism desk

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