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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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Zadar County 2025: Innovative digital campaign 'Say Yes!' conquers Europe and invites you to an unforgettable holiday
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Zadar County 2025: Innovative digital campaign 'Say Yes!' conquers Europe and invites you to an unforgettable holiday

The Zadar County Tourist Board has launched an extensive digital campaign "Say Yes! Zadar region" for 2025, targeting 12 European markets. Through innovative digital formats and cooperation with leading media and partners such as Falkensteiner and Aminess Avalon, the campaign highlights the unique stories, nature, heritage and adventures offered by Zadar, Nin, Pag, Biograd, Paklenica and the Zadar islands.

07.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Kvarner Weekend in Music and Sports: Festival of Wind Orchestras in Lovran and National Fishing Championship
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Kvarner Weekend in Music and Sports: Festival of Wind Orchestras in Lovran and National Fishing Championship

Kvarner offers a rich program this weekend (May 9-11, 2025): Lovran hosts the 33rd of the International Festival of Wind Orchestras "Our World is Music" with performances throughout the Opatija Riviera, while the Lovran Aquatorium hosts the National Championship in Sport Fishing with a Stick from a Boat. Days filled with music and sports excitement await you.

07.05.2025 · Tourism desk
New hotel The Isolano on Cres: Autograph Collection by Marriott offers 50% discount for rain in May and Michelin dinner
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New hotel The Isolano on Cres: Autograph Collection by Marriott offers 50% discount for rain in May and Michelin dinner

Discover The Isolano, the first Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel on the Croatian islands, located on Cres as a haven for guests over 12 years old. This luxury boutique hotel in May 2025 offers a unique action: 50% refund of the nightly price if you find rain on your vacation! In addition, an exclusive "Four Hands Dinner" with Michelin signature was announced.

07.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Rijeka hosts the 45th FECC Convention: World Carnival Summit in Kvarner in May to mark the jubilee of the Rijeka Carnival
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Rijeka hosts the 45th FECC Convention: World Carnival Summit in Kvarner in May to mark the jubilee of the Rijeka Carnival

From 10 to 17 May 2025, Rijeka will host the 45th Convention of the Federation of European Carnival Cities (FECC), bringing together delegates from more than 35 countries. This significant event, organized by the Rijeka Tourist Board, the City of Rijeka and the Croatian National Tourist Board, also marks the 30th anniversary of the membership of the Rijeka Carnival in the FECC, highlighting its international reputation.

07.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Dobrinj Outdoor: An unforgettable Saturday walk to Čižići along the Meline beach, Solinsko polje and the Sužan viewpoint
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Dobrinj Outdoor: An unforgettable Saturday walk to Čižići along the Meline beach, Solinsko polje and the Sužan viewpoint

Join the recreational walk of the Dobrinj Outdoor program in Čižići on May 10. The 10 km trail starts from the Lastura tavern, leads along the coast of the Meline beach, through the greenery of the Solin field and Dobrinjska Draga towards Tribulje, all the way to the Sužan viewpoint with a beautiful view of the Soline bay. Experience nature and good energy!

07.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Šibenik Dance Festival: Overview of the 14th edition – dance magic on the fortresses with Gauthier Dance and Hofesh Shechter
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Šibenik Dance Festival: Overview of the 14th edition – dance magic on the fortresses with Gauthier Dance and Hofesh Shechter

Last July, Šibenik was the epicenter of dance art during the 14th Šibenik Dance Festival. Spectacular locations such as the fortresses of St. Michael and Barone came to life with performances by European artists, including the Gauthier Dance Company with the work of Hofesh Shechter. The festival brought a diverse program, workshops and free performances, confirming Šibenik as a key summer cultural destination.

06.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Record-breaking Lošinj crockery enrolled in Guinness: Mali Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism with the greatest dessert in the world
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Record-breaking Lošinj crockery enrolled in Guinness: Mali Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism with the greatest dessert in the world

Historical moment in Mali Lošinj: The Lošinj crocodile is officially entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest in the world! An impressive dessert of 2.73 meters and 14 floors, the work of Petar Goleš, crowned the celebration of 140 years of organized tourism on the Island of Vitality with great celebration and tradition.

06.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Tomislava Dukić, Miss Croatia, at the Miss World 2025 pageant in India: Representing Lika and humanitarian work from Benin
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Tomislava Dukić, Miss Croatia, at the Miss World 2025 pageant in India: Representing Lika and humanitarian work from Benin

Miss Croatia Tomislava Dukić is traveling to the 72nd Miss World to India (Hyderabad, 7-31 May 2025). Prepared for months, it will present Croatia through beauty, talent (painting Africa), sports, top model (King Tomislav costume) and humanitarian work (Benin). A video postcard shows the beauties of Lika. It is supported by a number of partners.

01.05.2025 · Tourism desk

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