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Autumn in Zagorje
Autumn in Zagorje – is there anything better for a wonderful weekend escape or a perfect family day trip? If you visit the Biser Zagorja (Pearl of Zagorje) destination and focus on its three uniquely radiant “pearls”, the answer will be a resounding no. This is especially true if you live in Zagreb County, which meets Krapina-Zagorje County precisely in this area. The Biser Zagorja destination is located in the western part of the Croatian Zagorje region and encompasses Velik
Alma Premerl Zoko
Nov 14, 20255 min read
27th Wine with a Spoon: Exotic Thai Dishes with Unusual Croatian Wines
Thai Me Up by Lira restaurant opened earlier this year in the centre of Zagreb (Teslina 5), offering excellent Thai cuisine at affordable prices. It is run by husband-and-wife team Yada, who is Thai, and Jura Dončić, a local restaurateur, who took on the challenge set by Renata Cisar and Mustafa Topčagić, organisers of the Wine with a Spoon events, to pair dishes from that part of the world with selected Croatian wines. Several street-food venues in Zagreb currently serve Tha
Mustafa Topčagić
Nov 8, 20255 min read
Bokoon – Small Istrian Oasis of Big Flavours
On the western coast of Istria, between Vrsar and Poreč, lies Funtana – a small village of great charm and even greater gastronomic potential. Although modest in size, Funtana has long established itself as a remarkably appealing culinary destination, a place where the Mediterranean spirit meets the authentic flavours of Istria. Barbara Belac from the Funtana Tourist Board highlights how this little fishing village proudly preserves its rich gastronomic tradition through a se
Fran Ratković
Nov 2, 20254 min read
Winemakers of Hrvatsko Zagorje Reintroduce Indigenous Grape Varieties
“We are proud of our indigenous varieties! They give rise to the distinctive wines of Hrvatsko Zagorje, yet we also adapt to the changing climate. These varieties are finally getting the recognition they deserve! Due to global warming, we increasingly struggle with lower acidity in grapes, but our native varieties naturally possess beautiful acidity,” said oenologist Jasminka Šaško, president of the Vino Zagorje Association. Among the indigenous varieties, Zagorje winemakers
Tomislav Radić
Oct 23, 20252 min read
Discover the Secrets of Green Međimurje
If you’re looking to experience something truly special this autumn — a memorable weekend in the heart of continental Croatia — let your journey lead you to Međimurje. This beautiful region, nestled between the Mura and Drava rivers, proudly preserves a rich tradition and cultural heritage that forms part of both Croatian and global patrimony. Often affectionately called the “Green Međimurje”, the name will make perfect sense once you begin to explore. Even when it rains, the
Alma Premerl Zoko
Oct 20, 20255 min read
Jing Yuan: Zagreb’s Most Serene Chinese Tea House
In a quiet corner of Gajnice, one of Zagreb’s greenest and most self-contained neighborhoods, there is a place where time seems to move at a different rhythm. Here, in a small tea house Jing Yuan that doubles as a bistro, life is measured not in minutes or messages, but in cups — steaming, fragrant, unhurried cups of Chinese tea. Walking through its unassuming doorway feels like stepping across a threshold into another state of mind. A few wooden tables, numerous small pieces
Vedran Obućina
Oct 18, 20255 min read
Sveti Ivan Zelina među 100 najboljih praksi održivog turizma
At the Green Destinations conference held in Montpellier, France, Sveti Ivan Zelina was recognised for one of the best practices in...
Tomislav Radić
Oct 4, 20252 min read
Tasting Wine in Eger's Valley of Beautiful Woman
A tourist train carries every hour thirsty guests from the centre of Eger to the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszony-völgy). This...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 28, 20255 min read
30 years of 100 leading restaurants
The 30th printed and online Croatian and English edition of the book Restaurant Croatica: “100 Leading Croatian Restaurants and Their...
Taste of Adriatic
Sep 28, 20254 min read
The 60th Vinkovci Autumns have concluded, but the true experience of Vinkovci is just beginning!
Every year, at the turn of summer and autumn, Vinkovci comes alive with the special spirit of its most famous festival – the Vinkovci...
Alma Premerl Zoko
Sep 24, 20253 min read
Postira in the Spirit of the Olive: International Symposium and Awards for Excellence
With the closing ceremony and the presentation of the Olive Oil Times Champion of Excellence Awards in Postira on the island of Brač, the...
Taste of Adriatic
Sep 22, 20252 min read
Macok Bisztro: A Culinary Journey Through Eger's Heritage
Nestled in the historic wine region of Eger, Macok Bisztro has earned a reputation as one of Hungary’s premier dining destinations....
Vedran Obućina
Sep 21, 20255 min read
Međimurje Wine&Walk 2025 - new wine adventure with singing!
This autumn, Međimurje – the green gem of northern Croatia – will be in the spotlight with the very first Wine&Walk event, taking place...
Alma Premerl Zoko
Sep 19, 20252 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...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 17, 20254 min read
Weinwirtshaus Wlaschits: A Feast of Wine, Tradition, and Celebration
Nestled in the heart of Burgenland, Wirtshaus Wlaschits is a living testament to the region’s culinary and vinicultural heritage, where...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Feasts of Power: Noble Gastronomy at Schloss Esterházy
Stepping into Schloss Esterházy in Eisenstadt is akin to entering a theatre of taste and tradition, where the very walls echo with...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Gregorits Inn – the Heart of Burgenland Cuisine
On the very border of Austria and Hungary, in the village of Klimpuh, lies Gregorits Inn – the gastronomic temple of the Gregorić family....
Vedran Obućina
Sep 16, 20254 min read
Culinary Secrets of the Haydn-Kräutergarten
Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) is often called the “Father of the Symphony” and the “Father of the String Quartet,” titles that reflect his...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 14, 20255 min read
Markt der Erde in Parndorf: A Celebration of Local Taste and Heritage
Nestled in the scenic region of Parndorf, near the borders with Slovakia and Hungary, the Markt der Erde exemplifies the richness of...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 13, 20256 min read
Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark: Tradition and Innovation in Neusiedl am See
The building that today houses Das Stadtgasthaus am Nyikospark has a long and colourful history. Originally built as the officers’ mess...
Vedran Obućina
Sep 13, 20254 min read
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