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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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Advent in Vodice 2025/2026: concerts at Duke Branimir Square, Codfish Festival and program for children
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Advent in Vodice 2025/2026: concerts at Duke Branimir Square, Codfish Festival and program for children

From December 12, 2025, to January 3, 2026, Vodice brings Advent in the park on Duke Branimir Square with cottages, children's workshops, quizzes, and DJ nights. The opening is at 6 PM with the Vodice Brass Band, majorettes, klapas, and the Lira choir, and the concert series brings Vojko V, TBF, Giuliano, Neno Belan, and Maja Šuput, as well as the Codfish Festival on Christmas Eve.

12.12.2025 · Tourism desk
D-Marin wins EcoVadis Gold 2025 and enters top 2 percent for ESG, with progress in energy and biodiversity
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D-Marin wins EcoVadis Gold 2025 and enters top 2 percent for ESG, with progress in energy and biodiversity

D-Marin has won EcoVadis Gold for 2025 and ranked in the top 2% of 130,000 rated companies. Progress is based on emission reduction, RES energy, Blue Flags, innovations like Jellyfishbot and Biohut, and eNPS growth, confirming a systematic ESG approach. The portfolio counts 26 Blue Flags, 5 MW of solar capacities, and 22% lower Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2021.

10.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Advent in Pula: Skating in the Arena and Pula Eye on the Riva, with concerts at Portarata, Forum, and Giardini this winter
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Advent in Pula: Skating in the Arena and Pula Eye on the Riva, with concerts at Portarata, Forum, and Giardini this winter

Advent in Pula 2025/2026 turns the old town center into a festive scene: a unique skating rink in the Arena, the new panoramic wheel Pula Eye on the Riva, concerts at Portarata, and programs at the Forum and in Giardini. Graz City Park brings family workshops, and the city market offers scents and the famous risotto from the big pan on weekends.

10.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Christmas and New Year's Program in Orebić 2025: Concerts, Workshops, Cinema, and Celebration on Mimbelli Square by the Sea
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Christmas and New Year's Program in Orebić 2025: Concerts, Workshops, Cinema, and Celebration on Mimbelli Square by the Sea

Discover the holiday magic of Orebić 2025 with concerts on Mimbelli Square, children's workshops, Kino Mediteran, traditional Christmas Eve cod, and New Year's Eve with the Sabioncello band; ideal time for a winter vacation on Pelješac by the sea. Plan an Advent trip, a weekend with children, or a romantic getaway and experience Orebić in winter attire.

10.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Winter Magic on Frankopan Square in Novi Vinodolski: Ice Rink, Rich Advent Program and Performance by Bosutski Bećari
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Winter Magic on Frankopan Square in Novi Vinodolski: Ice Rink, Rich Advent Program and Performance by Bosutski Bećari

New Advent turns Novi Vinodolski into a holiday living room: on December 12th the ice rink opens on Frankopan Square, along with "Miraculous Fairy Tale on Ice", workshops for all ages, Santa Claus's House, popular quizzes, and concerts. The highlight of the weekend brings Bosutski Bećari, and the tradition is rounded off by the New Year's Eve celebration at noon.

10.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Rijeka gets a new mural in the underpass towards the City Market: the urban face of the city through symbols of events
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Rijeka gets a new mural in the underpass towards the City Market: the urban face of the city through symbols of events

The new mural in the Rijeka underpass connecting the center and the City Market has turned a frequent passage into an attractive urban point. Authors Vladimir Tomić – Mosk, Tea Jurišić, and Slaven Lunar Kosanović intertwine symbols of Carnival, Fiumanka, Homo si teć, and port heritage into a recognizable story of the city. Motifs also include the CRO Race, Ri Rock, and a view of the bay with Učka, Cres, and Krk.

10.12.2025 · Tourism desk

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