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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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CNTB increases investment in premium tourism, digital promotion, and sustainable destination development across Croatia in 2026
Travel

CNTB increases investment in premium tourism, digital promotion, and sustainable destination development across Croatia in 2026

Find out what the new Annual Work Program of the Croatian National Tourist Board for 2026 brings: a larger budget, stronger advertising in foreign markets, focus on digital marketing, development of premium and sustainable tourism, and stronger incentives for continental destinations, pre-season, and study trips for journalists and influencers.

30.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Zadar in The Guardian's focus: Croatian family destination without crowds and sustainable vacation on the Adriatic in the 2026 season
Travel

Zadar in The Guardian's focus: Croatian family destination without crowds and sustainable vacation on the Adriatic in the 2026 season

Find out why Zadar ended up on The Guardian's list of favorite European discoveries, how the Sea Organ, Greeting to the Sun, and excursions to Ugljan and Vransko Lake turned the city into an increasingly sought-after family and sustainable destination for travel in 2026. We bring an overview of attractions, trends, and challenges shaping the future of tourism in the city.

30.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Toast to the New Year in Novi Vinodolski: music, skating, and hunting specialties for a noon celebration in the heart of the city
Events

Toast to the New Year in Novi Vinodolski: music, skating, and hunting specialties for a noon celebration in the heart of the city

Find out how Novi Vinodolski welcomes the end of the year in the sign of the Toast to the New Year: noon concerts, hunting stew, mulled wine, children's ice rink, and a rich Advent program that fills the squares in winter days, gathers families, and attracts guests from all over Croatia. We bring an overview of content, schedule, and atmosphere for big and small.

29.12.2025 · Tourism desk
VIRA by Hrvoje Zirojević in Makarska: Aminess's new rooftop restaurant elevates the gourmet offer of the Makarska Riviera
Travel

VIRA by Hrvoje Zirojević in Makarska: Aminess's new rooftop restaurant elevates the gourmet offer of the Makarska Riviera

Find out how the collaboration between chef Hrvoje Zirojević and Aminess Hotels & Resorts brings the new rooftop restaurant VIRA in Makarska. We bring the story about the concept, ambitions, and the role of this project in turning Makarska into a serious gourmet destination on the Croatian coast. Learn the reasons why VIRA will attract guests traveling specifically for top-notch fine dining.

29.12.2025 · Tourism desk
Entertainment Resolution on the Square of the Rijeka Resolution: Advent music, flavors, and Christmas weekend in Rijeka for all generations
Events

Entertainment Resolution on the Square of the Rijeka Resolution: Advent music, flavors, and Christmas weekend in Rijeka for all generations

Find out why the Entertainment Resolution on the Square of the Rijeka Resolution has become the central place of Rijeka Advent. We bring an overview of the musical program, Christmas Eve celebration, Christmas weekend, gastro offer, and tips for visitors choosing Rijeka, Kvarner, and their seaside Advent locations in December.

25.12.2025 · Tourism desk

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