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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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Fujiyoshida at the foot of Fuji cancelled cherry blossom festival due to crowds, waste, and inappropriate tourists
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Fujiyoshida at the foot of Fuji cancelled cherry blossom festival due to crowds, waste, and inappropriate tourists

Find out why the Japanese city of Fujiyoshida, known for its views of Fuji and the Chureito Pagoda, cancelled the spring cherry blossom festival. Locals warn of traffic collapse, trash, and trespassing, and authorities announce stricter measures. We bring you what is changing for visitors in April 2026 and how the city is trying to regain control over the crowds.

10.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Speyside gets a luxury whisky resort: the restoration of the Coleburn distillery, wellness and gastronomy in Scotland
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Speyside gets a luxury whisky resort: the restoration of the Coleburn distillery, wellness and gastronomy in Scotland

Find out how Speyside is restoring the historic Coleburn distillery and why the planned luxury whisky resort is not just about tastings. We bring what is known about the hotel, bistro, and spa facilities, the goal of starting distillation by 2027, the appointment of master distiller Keith Cruickshank, and the legal disputes over the name and brand.

10.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Parenzana Ultra Trail and Gravel Race 2026 connect Poreč and Portorož via the route of the former Parenzana railway
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Parenzana Ultra Trail and Gravel Race 2026 connect Poreč and Portorož via the route of the former Parenzana railway

Find out why Poreč on 14 and 15 February 2026 brings together runners and cyclists on Parenzana, a former narrow-gauge railway that today runs through gravel, forest, tunnels, and viaducts to the finish at Camping Lucija in Portorož. We bring an overview of disciplines, categories, and distances of 30, 50, and 88 km, and what to expect on the route.

10.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Sherin Francis wins the Women’s Tabloid Award 2025: Seychelles strengthens sustainable and inclusive tourism leadership
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Sherin Francis wins the Women’s Tabloid Award 2025: Seychelles strengthens sustainable and inclusive tourism leadership

Find out why Sherin Francis, the Principal Secretary for Tourism of Seychelles, received the Women’s Tabloid Award 2025. We provide the context of the recognition and the ceremony in Dubai, what it says about sustainable tourism on islands, and how Seychelles, through inclusive leadership and authentic stories, is setting standards for travelers and the industry.

09.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Europe or the U.S. in 2026: how the “Trump factor” and controversies from Belgrade to Washington are changing tourism
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Europe or the U.S. in 2026: how the “Trump factor” and controversies from Belgrade to Washington are changing tourism

Find out why some European travelers in 2026 increasingly choose Europe’s predictability over the U.S.: from worsening views of the U.S. in European polls to the Belgrade affair surrounding Trump’s hotel. We explain how limited flight capacity and major events like the 2026 World Cup increase the importance of trust, and what IATA and U.S. Travel say about the trends.

09.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Valentine’s Day in Opatija 2026: Marko Tolja at the Gervais Centre and a friendship album exhibition at the City Library Opatija
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Valentine’s Day in Opatija 2026: Marko Tolja at the Gervais Centre and a friendship album exhibition at the City Library Opatija

Find out what awaits you in February in Opatija: Marko Tolja’s concert on Valentine’s Day, 14 February at 8 p.m. at the Gervais Centre, socializing after the concert at the Drago club, and the exhibition 'Those who love each other write to themselves' at the city library, open until the end of March 2026. We also bring ideas for a walk along Lungomare, parks and Villa Angiolina.

09.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Cashless tourism in Europe: card convenience is rising, but so are barriers for guests and small businesses
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Cashless tourism in Europe: card convenience is rising, but so are barriers for guests and small businesses

Find out why more and more airports, stadiums, and festivals are introducing a “cards only” rule and what that means for your budget and your sense of welcome. We bring an overview of costs, possible blocks, and hidden fees, and the debate on the right to cash in the euro area monitored by the ECB and the EU. Especially for families, older people, and travelers from countries where cash is dominant.

08.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Bulgarians are traveling abroad more in 2026: longer holidays, farther destinations and growing interest in cruises
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Bulgarians are traveling abroad more in 2026: longer holidays, farther destinations and growing interest in cruises

Find out why Bulgaria, although among the lowest in income in the EU, is recording strong growth in travel abroad. We bring what NSI and Eurostat data say about the length of holidays, spending and the most common destinations, with the context of record traffic at Sofia Airport. More and more travel is organised independently, and interest in cruises is also growing.

08.02.2026 · Tourism desk

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