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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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Guide to the 2021-2026 NPOO: CES vouchers and 10 programmes accelerating the green and digital transition of tourism
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Guide to the 2021-2026 NPOO: CES vouchers and 10 programmes accelerating the green and digital transition of tourism

A practical guide for employees and the unemployed in tourism: how to enroll 10 new programmes of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports through CES vouchers, aligned with the 2021-2026 NPOO, and acquire skills for the green and digital transition, raising the quality of service and developing competitive products. Find out who the modules are intended for, what competencies they develop, what the application looks like, and what to look for when choosing a provider and term

19.10.2025 · Tourism desk
Šibenik hosts 19th Congress of Croatian Camping 27-29 October 2025: sustainability, investment and innovation
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Šibenik hosts 19th Congress of Croatian Camping 27-29 October 2025: sustainability, investment and innovation

From 27 to 29 October 2025, Šibenik gathers local and European leaders of the camping industry at the 19th Congress of Croatian Camping at Amadria Park Hotel Ivan. The focus is on investment, sustainability and innovation, with exhibition space, awards and a rich B2B programme. Topics include regulation, digitization, and premium glamping, with recommendations for early registration and accommodations.

17.10.2025 · Tourism desk
First meeting of tamburitza groups in Zagreb: Kud Vrapčanci, FA Bilje, HSPD Podgorac and HKPD Bosiljak in CZKIO Susedgrad
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First meeting of tamburitza groups in Zagreb: Kud Vrapčanci, FA Bilje, HSPD Podgorac and HKPD Bosiljak in CZKIO Susedgrad

On Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 19:00 in CZKIO Susedgrad, Argentinska 5, Zagreb, the first Meeting of tamburitza bands is held. Kud Vrapčanci, FA Bilje, HSPD Podgorac from Gračan and HKPD Bosiljak from Čučerje perform on stage. Admission is free, and the audience can expect an evening of Prigorje and Pannonian chants with the rich sound of tambourines.

16.10.2025 · Tourism desk
Kvarner before 2026 as a European region of gastronomy: trainings in Rijeka and the Rijeka Ring raise standards
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Kvarner before 2026 as a European region of gastronomy: trainings in Rijeka and the Rijeka Ring raise standards

Kvarner is entering the final phase of preparations for the title European Region of Gastronomy 2026, with two days of training in Rijeka and the Rijeka Ring. Caterers, producers and the tourism sector are aligning standards, strengthening local chains and branding heritage dishes, indigenous wines and olive oils, so guests can experience authentic flavors from the sea to the mountains throughout the year.

15.10.2025 · Tourism desk
I'm not like that/Hallway to Nowhere: Croatian premiere in Zagreb and start of distribution in cinemas from October 16
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I'm not like that/Hallway to Nowhere: Croatian premiere in Zagreb and start of distribution in cinemas from October 16

The intimate drama 'I'm Not That Way /Hallway to Nowhere' tells a powerful story about growing up and the limits of control. The premiere was held on October 14 in Cineplexx City Center East Zagreb, and from October 16 the title arrives in Cineplexx Zagreb and Split and in the members of the Cinema Network. Check out the trailer and press materials.

15.10.2025 · Tourism desk
Open registrations for Croatian Tourism Days 2025 in Dubrovnik: program, accreditations, accommodation and benefits
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Open registrations for Croatian Tourism Days 2025 in Dubrovnik: program, accreditations, accommodation and benefits

Registrations are open for Croatian Tourism Days 2025 in Dubrovnik, taking place from 19 to 21 November. More than a thousand participants are expected, and QR accreditations and DHT wristbands ensure access to panels, workshops and award ceremonies. Partner rates for accommodation and flights are available, with a TV broadcast of the final evening on HRT

14.10.2025 · Tourism desk
Zadar, new autumn gastronomic scene: ‘Pijat na Pijaci’ on Pijaci every Saturday, October 18 – November 22
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Zadar, new autumn gastronomic scene: ‘Pijat na Pijaci’ on Pijaci every Saturday, October 18 – November 22

The event ‘Pijat na Pijaci’ brings back fragrances, flavors and the city hustle and bustle to the center of Zadar. From 18 October to 22 November, on Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm, the Zadar Market becomes a stage for chefs, family farms and winemakers, with workshops for children and adults and a rich offer of local dishes and products, with the aim of reviving the off-season scene.

14.10.2025 · Tourism desk

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