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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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Exhibition 'From the Adriatic Sea' opened in the Rijeka Tunnel: Insight into the beauty and fragility of the Adriatic Sea
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Exhibition 'From the Adriatic Sea' opened in the Rijeka Tunnel: Insight into the beauty and fragility of the Adriatic Sea

A fascinating exhibition of underwater photographs' From the Adriatic Sea ', the work of local and world masters, has opened in the Rijeka Tunnel. This exhibition, which will be open all summer, not only reveals the hidden beauties of the Adriatic, but also strongly appeals to the need to protect our sea. The event was magnified by Mayor Filipović and the director of TZ Škarpa.

30.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Preservation of Torte de Mandole: Vodnjan and caterers together in promotion of unique bumblebee delicacy and heritage
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Preservation of Torte de Mandole: Vodnjan and caterers together in promotion of unique bumblebee delicacy and heritage

The Vodnjan Tourist Board has launched a project to preserve Torte de Mandole, a traditional bumblebee almond dessert. The goal, in cooperation with local caterers, is to preserve the indigenous recipe, promote this unique flour-free delicacy and protect it as part of the intangible cultural heritage of Vodnjan, thus strengthening the gastronomic offer of the region.

30.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Competition for the most beautiful company of the Municipality of Čavle 2025: Enter the gardens and win valuable prizes on Bartoja
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Competition for the most beautiful company of the Municipality of Čavle 2025: Enter the gardens and win valuable prizes on Bartoja

The Municipality of Čavle and the Tourist Board invite you to the competition 'The Most Beautiful Company of the Municipality of Čavle in 2025'. Applications run from May 28 to June 11. Owners of landscaped yards, yards and gardens can win valuable prizes (€300, €200, €100). Aesthetic impression, effort, plant care and respect for tradition will be evaluated. The awards ceremony will be held at Bartoya in 2025.

29.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Celebration of Statehood Day in Sveti Ivan Zelina: All-day program with a kettle, ceremony and concert to the bosses at ŠRC Zelina
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Celebration of Statehood Day in Sveti Ivan Zelina: All-day program with a kettle, ceremony and concert to the bosses at ŠRC Zelina

St. Ivan Zelina is preparing a big celebration of the Statehood Day tomorrow, May 30, in the area of ŠRC Zelina. The program begins with the ceremonial laying of wreaths for veterans, continues with the traditional cooking of kettles of local associations and distribution to citizens from 6 pm, while the evening hours bring DJ entertainment and a large concert of the popular band Boss from 9 pm.

29.05.2025 · Tourism desk
June on Cres: Discover the charms of the island with 180 years of tourism, Cres kaic, klapa evenings and the Isle of Wonders festival
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June on Cres: Discover the charms of the island with 180 years of tourism, Cres kaic, klapa evenings and the Isle of Wonders festival

June on the island of Cres brings a spectacular celebration of 180 years of tourism with the Cres Time Machine, the opening of the Interpretation Center 'Cres Kaić' and the concert of Jelena Rozga. The event 'Cres kaic', klapa evenings, Creska butega, a rich museum offer and the magical fantasy festival 'Isle of Wonders' are also waiting for you. The island offers plenty of events for all generations.

29.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Rijeka gastronomic ports 2025: Rijeka celebrates top gastronomy with 42 award-winning restaurants and innovative Rijeka dice
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Rijeka gastronomic ports 2025: Rijeka celebrates top gastronomy with 42 award-winning restaurants and innovative Rijeka dice

Rijeka's gastronomic ports for 2025 were solemnly proclaimed at the Trsat Castle. This important project of the Rijeka Tourist Board, Abisal and Gastronaut portal, aims to strengthen Rijeka's gastronomic brand, highlight local ingredients and raise the quality of the offer. This year, as many as 42 restaurants proudly hold 71 titles in 11 diverse categories.

28.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Twenty Valamar properties in Croatia and Austria among the top 10% in the world according to TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice
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Twenty Valamar properties in Croatia and Austria among the top 10% in the world according to TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice

Valamar reaffirmed its status as a leader with as many as 20 hotels, resorts and campsites in Croatia and Austria awarded with the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award, ranking them among the top 10% globally. Of particular note is Sunny Rabac by Valamar, named one of the 1% best all-inclusive hotels in Europe. Learn more about Valamar's commitment to quality.

27.05.2025 · Tourism desk
June dance expressions in Savičenta: New choreographies by Igor x Moreno, Ognjen Vučinić and Mateja Bilosnić in MPC
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June dance expressions in Savičenta: New choreographies by Igor x Moreno, Ognjen Vučinić and Mateja Bilosnić in MPC

June in Savicenta brings a rich dance program to the Mediterranean Dance Center, with a focus on emerging works and premiere performances. Experience new choreographic visions of Igor x Moreno ("Petras"), Ognjen Vučinić exploring the transformation, and Mateja Bilosnić with a duet for dancer and robot "Never ALLone", a work recognized by Aerowaves.

27.05.2025 · Tourism desk

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