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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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Sean Baker, director of the historically Oscar-winning 'Anore', arrives at the Ponta Lopud Film Festival on the island of Lopud
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Sean Baker, director of the historically Oscar-winning 'Anore', arrives at the Ponta Lopud Film Festival on the island of Lopud

Sean Baker, the director who won five Oscars and the Palme d 'Or with the film "Anora", is coming to the Ponta Lopud Film Festival from June 26 to 28. On the island of Lopud, they will share their knowledge with young filmmakers, celebrating independent film. The festival is part of the rich cultural summer at Lopud, which also includes jazz and literary events.

22.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Fourth Drniš Merlot Festival in Drniš on May 30 and 31: Top wines, rich program and traditional experiences
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Fourth Drniš Merlot Festival in Drniš on May 30 and 31: Top wines, rich program and traditional experiences

We are close to the fourth edition of the Drniš Merlot Festival, which will be held on May 30 and 31 in Drniš. Visitors can expect a rich program with educational workshops such as sushi making, panels, presentations by numerous winemakers, and music performances by Fenix and Soulwarmers. Admission is free, and vouchers for tasting nine wines cost 15 euros. Don't miss the E-bike tour and expert tastings either.

21.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Saturday spectacle in Dobrinj: Truth ≠ Tribe brings ethno jazz with sopile of Kras cultural society, entrance free for all
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Saturday spectacle in Dobrinj: Truth ≠ Tribe brings ethno jazz with sopile of Kras cultural society, entrance free for all

The experimental quartet Truth ≠ Tribe arrives this Saturday, May 24, in Dobrinj on the island of Krk. You can expect a free concert at Dobrinjska placa at 20:00, a unique blend of jazz, rock and ethno with the sound of sopilo. As part of the project "Pravda ≠ Plemja i sopci", the band will collaborate with KRAS, and will perform new, previously unreleased songs.

21.05.2025 · Tourism desk
RoVWinj 2025: big international meeting of VW old-timers in Rovinj this weekend organized by VW Buba Club Zagreb
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RoVWinj 2025: big international meeting of VW old-timers in Rovinj this weekend organized by VW Buba Club Zagreb

This weekend, from 23 to 25 May 2025, Rovinj will host the 23rd International meeting of air-cooled VW vehicles, RoVWinj. VW Beetle Club Zagreb is organizing this spectacle that will bring together many European fans of Beetles, vans and other VW classics. The bulk of the gathering will be at Camp Polari, culminating in Sunday's exhibition on Aldo Rismondo's Coast.

21.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Experience Rovinj Craft Tour: Traditional Crafts, Ecomuseum House of Batana, Drawers and the famous Rovinj Pelinkovac
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Experience Rovinj Craft Tour: Traditional Crafts, Ecomuseum House of Batana, Drawers and the famous Rovinj Pelinkovac

Join the Rovinj Craft Tour on May 29, 2025, organized by the Rovinj-Rovigno Tourist Board. Discover the charms of old crafts such as shoemaking, participate in the creation of drawers in Spacio Matika, explore the Ecomuseum House of Batana, experience the demonstrations of mending nets and making boats, and taste the indigenous Pelinkovac. Immerse yourself in the heart of Rovinj's tradition.

21.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Hyatt Regency Zadar opened: The first hotel of the Hyatt chain in Croatia has started operating, an investment of the Doğuş Group
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Hyatt Regency Zadar opened: The first hotel of the Hyatt chain in Croatia has started operating, an investment of the Doğuş Group

Hyatt Regency Zadar, the first hotel of the renowned Hyatt chain in Croatia, was officially opened on May 16, 2025. This luxury facility, an investment of the Doğuş Group, is located on the Zadar coast and represents a significant contribution to the tourist offer of Zadar and Croatia, offering 133 rooms, a spa center and top gastronomy.

16.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Opatija Summer 2025: top music, culture and entertainment experiences in the pearl of Kvarner for unforgettable memories
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Opatija Summer 2025: top music, culture and entertainment experiences in the pearl of Kvarner for unforgettable memories

Opatija invites you to an unforgettable summer of 2025 filled with top events! Concerts of world stars such as Papa Roach and Alvaro Soler, the Musical Festival, RetrOpatija, Liburnia Jazz Festival, numerous exhibitions and the unique Opatija Time Machine await you. Experience a blend of culture, music and entertainment in the heart of Kvarner.

16.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Queen's Beach Preservation Project in Nin: Celebrating the 1100th Anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom with the support of DM
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Queen's Beach Preservation Project in Nin: Celebrating the 1100th Anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom with the support of DM

The Tourist Board of the City of Nin is launching the project "Celebrating the 1100th Anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom - Let's Preserve the Queen's Beach" with the support of dm. The goal is to protect the Nin Lagoon, clean the beach, install information panels with dispensers for biodegradable ashtrays, and educate about NATURA 2000 habitats and healing mud.

15.05.2025 · Tourism desk

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