There's no W, X, or Y in the Croatian alphabet, so today I'm jumping from V to Z. But this does not mean my abecedary is now com...

Istria is a wine-making region that's especially known for its white Malvazija (Malvasia) wine. Other grape varietals grown here inc...

The first day of November was a perfect sunny Autumn day: perfect for walking the second leg of the Parenzana trail from Buje to Livade. ...

Grožnjan is one of Istria's many hilltop towns and an absolute must-see. If you've been to Istria but haven't visited Grožnj...

For walkers, cyclists, and rollerbladers Doing the Parenzana  trail had been on my to-do list for a long time – the whole 123 kilometr...

The Učka is Istria's highest mountain and its best-known physical landmark. It's part of the Ćićarija mountain range, which is ...

Tovar is the Istrian word for donkey. Donkeys used to be a common sight here when they were used as working animals to carry and transpo...