Even if you don’t make it to the olive harvest this year, don’t miss the chance to go truffle hunting. From September to November, Motovun, Buzet and Livade become the centre of the world for those who still haven’t given up on finding their first white truffle. Joking aside, we believe that truffle tastings, festivals […]
Olive harvest in Istria: Searching for liquid gold
When the autumn sun sets low over the Istrian hills, you know one of Istria’s oldest traditions is approaching: the olive harvest. For many Istrians, the olive harvest is an opportunity for a family gathering and an event that brings together generations and friends. Centuries of tradition and the refinement of techniques have paid off. […]
Autumn in Istria – a guide to the best events
Autumn is a season full of events, and in this article, we will focus on those combining gastronomy and sports. And hopefully inspire you to take a one-day or week-long trip and experience the magic of autumn in one of Croatia’s most enchanting regions. And where might that be? Well, in Istria, of course! To […]
Wine roads of Istria: a dream and a glass of wine
When we think of Istria, we think of the sea, historic towns, wine and truffles. Today, we’re focusing on wine and talking about Istria’s wine routes. Get your glasses ready because we’re taking a short stroll through the concept, history, and practical tips for planning a wine tour. How Istria’s wine roads started Istria has […]
Bite by bite through Istria: Central Istria Walk & Taste
Even though we are close to the sea, we are not heading to the beach in this article. We’re going to the Central Istria. Central Istria Walk & Taste is a series of free tours through six towns that often stay off the usual tourist routes. This year the event is organized from 17 to […]
Cycling the Parenzana: our favourite way to see three countries by bike
Ask anyone in our team for a top activity in Istria and the Parenzana comes up within the first minute. There are plenty of bike trails in Istria, but only one that lets you say you cycled through three countries along a route once travelled by steam trains. The Parenzana links Trieste in Italy with […]
Traveling with your dog to Croatia in 2026: what you need to know
Croatia is one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in Europe (if I may say so myself), and there’s zero reasons to not let your dog have some fun too, and see national parks, enjoy the sun and the sea and go on walks, many manyyy walks. Preparing to travel with a pet can […]
Shop like a local in Croatia: markets, prices and etiquette (2026 guide)
You know that feeling when you visit a new place and it’s as if the word “tourist” is written across your forehead? Well, we’ve made sure that won’t happen to you in Croatia (at least not in the shops). A trip to the market or the supermarket is the fastest way to feel like part […]
Summer nights in Pula: Concerts in the Pula Arena
It’s a warm summer evening, and the sounds of your favorite song fill the air. Above you is an open sky, and in front of you is a large audience and your favorite musician. It doesn’t get any better than this, right? There’s one place in Croatia that perfectly captures this magical atmosphere: the Pula […]
Pools in private villas: how to choose your ideal pool villa
When we think of our dream holiday, we each have our own ideas. Some prefer a hotel, others a resort with lots of facilities, while others enjoy camping in the countryside and sleeping under the open sky. One thing will find its way to each list – a pool. Whether large, small, deep or shallow, […]
Springtime in Istria: What to do
You may think that there is not much going on in Istria except in the summer, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The spring months offer a variety of interesting events, and the temperatures in March and April are sometimes similar to the pleasant temperatures of June. Moreover, this time of year allows […]