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A Beginner's Guide to Croatia's Glagolitic Script
Discover the ancient alphabet that shaped Croatian literacy and still appears on monuments across the coast.
Croatian Olive Oil: A Guide to Tasting the Liquid Gold of Istria and Dalmatia
From ancient groves to modern mills, Croatia produces some of the world's finest olive oils. Here's how to appreciate them like a local.
Rovinj on Foot: A Guide to Istria's Coastal Gem
From its hilltop church to its cobbled lanes and bustling harbour, Rovinj rewards slow exploration. Here’s how to make the most of a visit.
Cycling the Parenzana Trail: A Slow Journey Through Istria's Hills
The former narrow-gauge railway line between Trieste and Poreč is now one of Croatia's most scenic cycling and walking routes, winding through vineyards, olive groves and medieval hilltop towns.
Istrian Folk Music: Understanding the Sound of the Sopele and the Scale
Istria has its own musical language, built on a distinctive scale and the penetrating tones of the sopele. Here is how to recognise it and where you might hear it.
Istrian Truffle Season: What to Eat and How to Enjoy It
Istria's woods yield truffles for much of the year, but autumn is when they take centre stage. Here is what to order, how to eat it and what to know before you go.
How to Spend a Slow Day in Motovun and the Istrian Hill Towns
Istria's hilltop towns reward those who take their time. Here is how to approach Motovun and its neighbours on foot, with notes on the landscape, the food and getting around.