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 […]
Plitvice Lakes National Park: A day trip into pristine nature
Imagine walking on wooden paths above turquoise lakes, surrounded by the sounds of nature and the soothing roar of waterfalls. This is exactly what awaits you at Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of Croatia’s most popular natural destinations. The park’s beauty and importance is evidenced by its inclusion on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List […]
5 ideas for a fun-filled day in Istria
If you have children, chances are that taking them to the seaside alone won’t be enough to make them say they had a blast. You’ll need to be a bit more creative if you want your holiday to be remembered as the best one ever. There are many fun water and adventure parks in Istria, […]
Autumn in Istria – truffle hunting
Have you ever been truffle hunting? In fact, did you even know that truffles are “hunted”? Even if you haven’t, we assume that you have at least heard of this delicacy, which, although it may not look the most attractive, is truly a delicacy. We recently had the opportunity not only to taste truffles, but also […]