Romantic things to do in Dubrovnik

Described by Lord Byron as “The Pearl of the Adriatic,” Croatia’s Dubrovnik is a magical and picturesque coastal city with a laidback vibe, making it perfect for a romantic escape.

Summer Sensual Days Festival 2014 – Istria at its most passionate

When the sun sets over the sea, beyond the beautiful coastal town of Rovinj, on the heart-shaped peninsula of Istria, lovers dance to the erotic beats of the ‘Bachata’. This romantic style of dancing, which is much slower than the salsa, was developed in the Dominican Republic. In Rovinj in late June the ‘Bachata’ is

New music festival in Croatia – Terraneao Festival

Terraneao Festival on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast – A debut that promises to be a corker! You can forget about Glastonbury, Woodstock and Benicassim, as Croatia seems to be growing as being the hub for inspirational and charismatic music festivals. The latest music festival in Croatia to join an already electrifying summer calendar of Croatian music

The Truffle festivals of Istria

Truffles galore – Istria and its string of truffle-related events! The Croatian region of Istria is a breathtaking place to be all year round, where driving through the verdurous hills, valleys and woodland will leave you invigorated and spellbound, and wondering why you haven’t visited Istria until now! Although it is during the autumn, when this

The Outlook Festival 2012 in Croatia

The Outlook Festival 2012 and Croatia’s sensational music festival scene! The stunningly picturesque and scenically diverse nation of Croatia is emerging as a top European holiday destination for many reasons. From its friendly, laidback and welcoming locals, to offering an less expensive alternative to many other European resort, to possessing breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, it is

The Croatian Summer Salsa Festival in Rovinj

Rovinj and its relaxing qualities interrupted by the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival! With narrow cobbled streets winding towards quant and picturesque squares, a impressive cathedral and the highest tower in the whole of Istria standing at a mighty 61 metres high, the town of Rovinj in Istria has to be one of Croatia’s most spectacular and

Istria – It’s the place to be this July for Croatia festival 2012

The summer is just around the corner and with the fragrant scent of summer beckoning, thoughts of our impending summer holiday begin to dominate our thoughts. Istria in Croatia is rapidly becoming a popular destination for holidaymakers of all kinds of nationalities and ages, for many reasons. Friendly locals, reasonable prices, lush, rugged and diverse

Istria’s Rovinj and the Etno Film Festival 2012

There is a common accord among many travel writers and authors about Croatia that Rovinj in Istria is one of the most attractive and beautiful towns on the Mediterranean. Now given the sheer volume of exquisite, beautiful and utopic towns the Mediterranean is blessed with, this extensively established remark about Rovinj is really quite a

Spilt Carnival 2012

Spilt Carnival 2012 – Majestically mesmerising! If you are looking to embark on a charming winter getaway then let the city of Split in Croatia beckon you. This effervescent city touches upon a little of everything – Chic apartments, a spectacular walled palace, pre-Christian sphinxes, cosy bars, pavement cafes, fashionable shops and lively markets, it’s no

Oz Clarke and wine in Istria

Oz Clarke puts Croatia firmly on the worldwide map of producing quality wine. Unlike Bordeaux in France or Rioja in Spain, when one thinks of Istria in Croatia wine does not immediately spring to mind. Instead thoughts of the most beautiful beaches in world set against a backdrop of lush, dynamic and verdurous landscapes, dominate the