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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.

In preparing, processing and shaping certain content, this editorial team may use artificial intelligence tools. All content is reviewed before publication in accordance with the editorial guidelines of the Karlobag.eu portal.

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Krk presents a new series of “Gift from Krk” souvenirs inspired by island gastronomy and heritage
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Krk presents a new series of “Gift from Krk” souvenirs inspired by island gastronomy and heritage

Discover which products entered the jubilee 15th series of Krk souvenirs bearing the “Gift from Krk” label, why this year’s selection is connected with Kvarner’s title as European Region of Gastronomy 2026, and how wine, cheese, spices, Glagolitic script, ceramics and natural cosmetics represent the island’s cultural, tourist and gastronomic identity.

08.05.2026 · Tourism desk
SIW 2026 in Portorož brought together tourism professionals from 35 countries and opened new business opportunities in tourism
Travel

SIW 2026 in Portorož brought together tourism professionals from 35 countries and opened new business opportunities in tourism

Find out how the 28th Slovenian Incoming Workshop in Portorož brought together more than 320 tourism professionals and stimulated more than 3,500 business meetings. We provide an overview of why SIW 2026 is important for Slovenian tourism, international partnerships, sustainable offer and continued growth after the record tourism year of 2025, with an emphasis on B2B meetings and regional markets.

08.05.2026 · Tourism desk
WTTC's Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal opens a new phase of global tourism meetings in Egypt today
Travel

WTTC's Leadership Cruise through the Suez Canal opens a new phase of global tourism meetings in Egypt today

Find out how WTTC brought together more than 300 global leaders aboard a ship through the Suez Canal, turning Egypt into a stage for discussion about the future of tourism. We bring an overview of industry messages, the ambitions of Egyptian tourism, the importance of the canal and a new model of international meetings that combines business leadership, destination experience and strategic promotion of growth.

08.05.2026 · Tourism desk
IShowSpeed turned Antigua and Barbuda into a global digital stage for tourism, cricket and island culture
Travel

IShowSpeed turned Antigua and Barbuda into a global digital stage for tourism, cricket and island culture

Find out how IShowSpeed’s visit to Antigua and Barbuda turned a one-day tour of beaches, stingrays, cricket, carnival music and island culture into a globally followed digital event. We bring an overview of the route, reactions from tourism authorities and the reasons why livestreams are increasingly changing the way Caribbean destinations are promoted among new travelers.

08.05.2026 · Tourism desk
Thailand increases airport charges as tourism sector fears losing its edge in the Asian market
Travel

Thailand increases airport charges as tourism sector fears losing its edge in the Asian market

Find out why Thailand’s announced increase in airport charges is causing concern among tourism operators, airlines and analysts. We provide an overview of AOT’s decision, the pressure of higher costs, the slowdown in foreign tourist arrivals and Vietnam’s increasingly strong competition in Southeast Asia, where destinations are fighting over price, accessibility and passenger trust.

08.05.2026 · Tourism desk

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