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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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Šilo on the island of Krk celebrates the First of May with a bean cooking competition and a party with free distribution in Meliores
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Šilo on the island of Krk celebrates the First of May with a bean cooking competition and a party with free distribution in Meliores

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, a traditional Labor Day celebration is held in Šilo on the island of Krk. In the restaurant "Meliores", visitors can expect an exciting competition in cooking May Day beans, followed by a free distribution of dishes for all those present. The full-day festival will be complemented by a rich music program starting at 1 pm. Come and enjoy the combination of island tradition, gastronomy and good entertainment.

26.04.2025 · Tourism desk
Third Ilok Walk&Wine May 3: Discover Srijem through wine, walking and gastronomy on two attractive routes
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Third Ilok Walk&Wine May 3: Discover Srijem through wine, walking and gastronomy on two attractive routes

Join the third edition of the popular Ilok Walk&Wine event taking place on May 3, 2025! Two carefully designed routes of about 9 kilometers long await you, including a new 'city route' that leads through the wineries in Ilok itself. Enjoy a walk, tastings of top Srijem wines at eight stations, taste traditional local delicacies and end an unforgettable day with an after party in the beautiful atrium of Odescalchi Castle. Discover the charms of Ilok and Syrmia!

19.04.2025 · Tourism desk
Why British media love Croatia: Enthusiasm for Slavonia, Zadar, Istria and Mljet in The Telegraph and Independent
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Why British media love Croatia: Enthusiasm for Slavonia, Zadar, Istria and Mljet in The Telegraph and Independent

Renowned British media such as The Telegraph, The Mirror and The Independent highlight Croatia as a top destination. They discover the charms of Slavonia and its eno-gastronomy, the lively atmosphere and accessibility of Zadar, the family campsites of Istria such as Veštro near Rovinj and the untouched nature of the paradise island of Mljet. Find out why Croatia is becoming more popular.

19.04.2025 · Tourism desk
The Croatian National Tourist Board also presented the Valamar Pical Resort offer to Italian agents at the Sell Croatia workshop in Verona
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The Croatian National Tourist Board also presented the Valamar Pical Resort offer to Italian agents at the Sell Croatia workshop in Verona

The CNTB Representative Office in Italy organized a very successful business workshop "Sell Croatia" in Casa Maffea in Verona, bringing together 18 Croatian tourism entities and 38 agencies from the Veneto region. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen cooperation and present novelties, including the largest investment - Valamar Pical Resort in Poreč.

19.04.2025 · Tourism desk

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