Across the Border

Koshary - The Egyptian Classic at Abou Tarek

Koshary is Egypt’s most iconic comfort food, a hearty vegetarian dish built from a base of rice, lentils and macaroni, generously crowned with a spiced tomato sauce, chickpeas and crisp fried onions, and often personalised with garlic vinegar and flaming hot sauce. It is so ubiquitous that it feels woven into the very fabric of Egyptian urban life, served from humble street carts to bustling corner eateries throughout Cairo and beyond. At its best, koshary is much more than a

Ahmed M.M. Saleh

6 days ago3 min read

Aleksandrović - The Grand Wine Story of Šumadija

In Zagreb, at the Czech House, one of Serbia’s most significant wineries, owned by Božidar Aleksandrović, was presented. The winery is located in the village of Vinča in the Šumadija region. Those attending the presentation included winemaker Božo Aleksandrović, Jelisaveta Aleksandrović, Marketing Director, and Uroš Kostić, Sales Director. More on the presentation itself follows later in the text. That region, with the town of Topola at its centre, was an important hub of Ser

Vjeko Madunić

Dec 29, 20257 min read

A piece of heaven on Krka River

Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan, two actors who famously portrayed James Bond, both enjoyed stays at Hotel Grad Otočec, a castle hotel built in the 13th century on a small island in the River Krka near Novo Mesto, halfway between Zagreb and Ljubljana. Among its distinguished guests over the years have also been actors Henry and Peter Fonda and Matthew Perry, statesmen Nikita Khrushchev and Josip Broz Tito with Jovanka Broz, King Harald V of Norway with Queen Sonja, as well as

Tomislav Radić

Dec 22, 20253 min read

Bled turned into a winter dream: Advent choice of 2025!

The first Sunday of Advent has been marked, and in keeping with the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath, many cities and destinations have dressed themselves in festive attire, transforming into fairytale settings waiting to be experienced. One of the most popular festive “fairytales” in Slovenia took place this weekend in Bled, a destination just 140 kilometres from Zagreb and one of our neighbours’ most famous and visited tourist locations. Many travel lovers

Alma Premerl Zoko

Dec 22, 20254 min read

Luxury of the Winter Menu in the Restaurant 1444

Just eight kilometres from Brežice, and only a twenty-minute drive from Zagreb, lies the magnificent Mokrice Castle, a true jewel of Slovenian history and culture. This Renaissance castle was first mentioned in 1444, and it acquired its essential features in the 16th century. The history of Mokrice is both fascinating and rich—on its site once stood a Roman military post known as Romulus’ Fortress, and through the centuries it witnessed turbulent events, including Ottoman att

Alma Premerl Zoko

Dec 11, 20253 min read

Grand Cafe - a Place of Enjoyment and Spectacular Views of Piran Bay

Located on the 11th floor of the prestigious Grand Hotel Bernardin, Grand Café is not an ordinary restaurant. It is an excellent blend of fine coffee, delicious bites and a panoramic view of the Piran Bay, the Alps, Venice and Savudrija. Although, according to the French classification, a café is indeed a type of restaurant, Grand Café primarily embraces the philosophy of a cosy space for relaxation and enjoying the moment. Grand Café offers a wide selection of drinks – from

Alma Premerl Zoko

Dec 3, 20253 min read

Flavours by the Lake: A Culinary Journey Through North Burgenland

Northern Burgenland is a region shaped by its unique geography, lying between the Leitha Mountains and Lake Neusiedl, one of Central...