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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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Jamaica and Edmund Bartlett launch "Destination Reputational Resilience": a new defense for tourism reputation
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Jamaica and Edmund Bartlett launch "Destination Reputational Resilience": a new defense for tourism reputation

Find out why Jamaica, through Minister Edmund Bartlett, is opening a new discussion on tourism resilience: the publication "Destination Reputational Resilience" warns how a destination's reputation is built and destroyed in the digital space today, and what that means for travelers and the industry. We bring the context of Global Tourism Resilience Day and the Nairobi conference.

17.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Poreč and Portorož connected by Parenzana: Ultra Trail and Gravel Race gathered more than 600 participants from about fifteen countries
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Poreč and Portorož connected by Parenzana: Ultra Trail and Gravel Race gathered more than 600 participants from about fifteen countries

Find out how the Parenzana Ultra Trail and Parenzana Gravel Race on February 14 and 15, 2026, turned Poreč into a starting stage of the active pre-season: more than 600 runners and cyclists rode and ran to Portorož through tunnels, viaducts, and Istrian landscapes. We bring you what the 30, 50, and 88 km trails offer and how Parenzana combines sport, heritage, and cross-border cooperation.

16.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Opatija Riviera in Ljubljana and Vienna: fair appearances and clear messages for Slovenians and Austrians 2026
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Opatija Riviera in Ljubljana and Vienna: fair appearances and clear messages for Slovenians and Austrians 2026

Find out what the Opatija Riviera highlighted at the Alpe-Adria fair in Ljubljana and at Ferien-Messe Wien in Vienna: focus on wellness, active holidays, gastronomy, and the pre- and post-season offer. We bring why Slovenia and Austria are important markets, what messages Tonči Glavina and Kristjan Staničić sent, and what interests travelers the most.

16.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Rijeka Carnival closed Korzo in Rijeka: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups at the 43rd international parade
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Rijeka Carnival closed Korzo in Rijeka: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups at the 43rd international parade

Find out how Rijeka welcomed the peak of the Rijeka Carnival on February 15, 2026: more than 11,000 masqueraders in 100 groups passed through Korzo, with sixty allegorical floats and the final performance of the bell-ringers. We bring an overview of the most interesting masks, international guests, and ways the parade could be followed outside the city.

16.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Hyatt Regency Zadar opens Career Day at the hotel on February 18th and seeks seasonal workers for reception, F&B, and spa
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Hyatt Regency Zadar opens Career Day at the hotel on February 18th and seeks seasonal workers for reception, F&B, and spa

Find out what Career Day at Hyatt Regency Zadar looks like on February 18th: which operational positions are offered at the reception, in the food and beverage department, and the spa center, what you can learn directly about working conditions, shifts, and expectations on the spot, and why the hotel is strengthening teams ahead of the 2026 season and how it connects with the local community.

16.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Rijeka and Kvarner in January 2026: growth in arrivals, strong family accommodation, and a gastronomic year at the top
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Rijeka and Kvarner in January 2026: growth in arrivals, strong family accommodation, and a gastronomic year at the top

Find out why Rijeka and Kvarner recorded a growth in arrivals in January 2026 and remained among the most visited Croatian destinations. We bring HTZ figures from eVisitor, data on family accommodation, and who comes most often, along with the broader context of the gastronomic year 2026. See also what this means for planning a winter city break and carnival weekends.

14.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Mozambique introduces new e-Visa in Maputo: digital entry for travelers from 183 countries and stronger border control
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Mozambique introduces new e-Visa in Maputo: digital entry for travelers from 183 countries and stronger border control

Find out what Mozambique's new e-Visa and eTA bring: online application for travelers from 183 countries, faster entry, and stricter prior checks. We bring what is changing when entering Mozambique for tourists and business travelers and what message it sends to the market. We explain the difference between e-Visa and travel authorization, application deadlines, and why Mozambique links digitalization with security, infrastructure, and investment.

14.02.2026 · Tourism desk
The National and University Library in Zagreb opens its doors: NSK Days on February 18 and 19, ceremony on February 20
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The National and University Library in Zagreb opens its doors: NSK Days on February 18 and 19, ceremony on February 20

Find out what awaits you at the National and University Library in Zagreb: Open Days on February 18 and 19 bring professionally guided tours through special collections, from operas and prints to manuscripts and old maps. Library Day is celebrated on February 20 with awards, and returning books without late fees is possible from February 18 to 21.

12.02.2026 · Tourism desk

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