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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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Novljanski gusti 2025: A rhapsody of tastes of Kvarner awaits you in Novi Vinodolski, from mussels on the buzara to the Medovik cake
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Novljanski gusti 2025: A rhapsody of tastes of Kvarner awaits you in Novi Vinodolski, from mussels on the buzara to the Medovik cake

On Sunday, September 21, Novi Vinodolski becomes the center of gastronomy along the Novljanske gušte on Ivan Mažuranić Square. A rich offer of seafood and meat delicacies at popular prices awaits you, from shrimp on the buzara to the Hungarian perkelt, with top wines of the Pavlomir Wine House and the music of the Intriga klapa.

12.09.2025 · Tourism desk
Ogulin celebrates its 525th birthday: Top program for the City Day and the Feast of the Holy Cross with Maja Šuput and Špiček
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Ogulin celebrates its 525th birthday: Top program for the City Day and the Feast of the Holy Cross with Maja Šuput and Špiček

Ogulin marks the 525th anniversary with a rich program for the City Day and the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The celebration brings concerts by Maja Šuput and the Wind Orchestra, a culinary show by Tomislav Špiček, a parade of historical troops, sports competitions and the discovery of the restored monument of King Tomislav.

11.09.2025 · Tourism desk
Croatian tourism 2025: Record 17.2 million arrivals and almost 90 million overnight stays in the first eight months
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Croatian tourism 2025: Record 17.2 million arrivals and almost 90 million overnight stays in the first eight months

In the first eight months of 2025, Croatia recorded a record tourist turnover with 17.2 million arrivals and almost 90 million overnight stays. Despite a slight decline in the peak season, Istria and Dalmatia dominate, and a special success is the historical entry of guests from the United States into the top 10 markets, confirming the stability of the destination.

10.09.2025 · Tourism desk
Big 55th anniversary of ZPA: Premieres of 'Petricora' and 'Without Threads' merge legacy and future of contemporary dance
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Big 55th anniversary of ZPA: Premieres of 'Petricora' and 'Without Threads' merge legacy and future of contemporary dance

The Zagreb Dance Ensemble is celebrating its 55th anniversary with the September premieres of 'Petricore' and 'Without Threads'. The first explores the power of community in Zagreb, while the second in Istrian Svetvinčenat recycles dance memories. The program brings together international choreographers and local forces, celebrating the rich heritage and future of dance.

09.09.2025 · Tourism desk

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