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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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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka
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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka

Find out who bell-ringer Dino Dolušić is, a police chief on Krk and a promoter of blood donation, and how the Zamet Bell-ringers in Rijeka preserve the bell-ringing tradition and turn it into concrete help for the community. We bring the context of the Rijeka Carnival 2026, key parade dates, and why the ringing is remembered long after it passes.

03.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Nicosia hosts 'Tourism of Tomorrow' conference on February 27, 2026: Cyprus and EU leaders on sustainability
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Nicosia hosts 'Tourism of Tomorrow' conference on February 27, 2026: Cyprus and EU leaders on sustainability

Find out why European decision-makers and the tourism industry are gathering in Nicosia on February 27, 2026: the CSTI conference, alongside the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU, opens topics of marine plastic, sustainable transport, and destination resilience. We bring the context and what it means for local communities, nature, and the visitor experience in Cyprus.

03.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec
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Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec

Find out how Donja Stubica and Gornja Stubica in February 2026 bring to life the Peasants' Revolt and the story of Matija Gubec. From the Peasants' Grumbling and Friday concerts to the spectacular Battle of Stubica on February 7, a fair, gastronomic offer, and procession await you. We bring an overview of the program, locations, timetable, and key practical information for visitors, with a note that admission is free.

03.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa: travel advisors delivered 23,000 overnight stays and spurred tourism recovery
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Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa: travel advisors delivered 23,000 overnight stays and spurred tourism recovery

Learn how Jamaica is welcoming tourists back in February 2026 after the devastating Hurricane Melissa: Minister Edmund Bartlett, speaking in New York, cites 23,000 overnight stays worth about 8 million USD, while the Bank of Jamaica and the ROOFS program show that rebuilding hotels and homes will take months. We also explain what NOAA/NHC data on the Category 5 landfall say about the scale of the damage.

03.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Sudan reconnects Port Sudan and Khartoum: the first domestic commercial flight opens the way to restoring transport in the country
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Sudan reconnects Port Sudan and Khartoum: the first domestic commercial flight opens the way to restoring transport in the country

Find out how Sudan Airways re-established the domestic Port Sudan–Khartoum route on 02 February 2026 and what it means for travelers in the country. We provide context on the airport’s recovery, security challenges, and possible effects on humanitarian logistics, medical teams, and the economy, explaining why Port Sudan has become a key hub.

02.02.2026 · Tourism desk
World Tourism Network organizes the first ITB Berlin networking gathering on March 2, 2026, at Alpha House in Berlin
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World Tourism Network organizes the first ITB Berlin networking gathering on March 2, 2026, at Alpha House in Berlin

Find out why the World Tourism Network is gathering tourism leaders on March 2, 2026, in Berlin for an exclusive dinner at Alpha House, ahead of ITB. We bring you what is known about the program, business networking with German beer and wine, and the role of partners IIPT and the African Tourism Board in connecting global destinations before the fair.

02.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Air Tanzania introduced Dar es Salaam – Lagos – Accra flights and shortened the path between East and West Africa
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Air Tanzania introduced Dar es Salaam – Lagos – Accra flights and shortened the path between East and West Africa

Find out what the new Air Tanzania Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra route brings: three flights a week, fewer layovers and a faster journey between East and West Africa. We bring an overview of the effects on trade, tourism and passenger mobility, with the wider context of AfCFTA and the SAATM initiative and the importance of the connection for the preparations of the host countries of AFCON 2027.

02.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups
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Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups

Find out how the 29th Children’s Carnival Parade in Rijeka at noon filled the Korzo with colours and laughter: almost 6,700 children in 71 groups walked the route to Exportdrvo, alongside Meštar Sandi, Queen Pia and the little bell-ringers. We also bring key details about the route, stages and the broadcast for those who could not come.

01.02.2026 · Tourism desk

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