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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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Croatia presented at the DMC dal Mondo roadshow in Italy: strong agent interest for key destinations
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Croatia presented at the DMC dal Mondo roadshow in Italy: strong agent interest for key destinations

Find out why the “DMC dal Mondo” roadshow in Turin, Milan, Verona, Venice Mestre, and Bologna is important for Croatian tourism: HTZ and 35 exhibitors talked with more than 250 Italian agents. The focus was on Istria and Kvarner, but also Zagreb as well as Split, Zadar, and Dubrovnik, with an emphasis on good transport connectivity and new business contacts.

10.02.2026 · Tourism desk
The Dean Berlin opened in Charlottenburg: new lifestyle hotel with 81 rooms and all-day gastronomy
Travel

The Dean Berlin opened in Charlottenburg: new lifestyle hotel with 81 rooms and all-day gastronomy

Find out why The Dean Berlin, a new lifestyle hotel in Charlottenburg with 81 rooms, is an important addition to Berlin's offering. We bring you what is known about the address near Ku’damm, bold design, and curated art, as well as Benedict, a space for breakfast, lunch, and a bar. We also put the opening in the context of Berlin's tourism growth and western center competition.

10.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Fujiyoshida at the foot of Fuji cancelled cherry blossom festival due to crowds, waste, and inappropriate tourists
Travel

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
Travel

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

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