Located into thewestern Julian Alps mountain range with ends of the Mangartand Trenta Valleys, Mangart (2,679 metres, 8,789 ft) is rocky-splendid and plentiful of stunning horizons. Some summits call for thunderous celebration. Others ask you to whisper. Mangart is the second kind. Here, on this jagged throne of the Julian Alps, carved high above the […]
Along with the Roman legacy and the Euphrasian Basilica, for which the most famous, ancient Poreč, preserving its Mediterranean charm, will fulfil the desire of every traveller in search of an escape from everyday life. The Mediterranean town located in the central part of the western coast of Istria is a combination of architecture, history […]
Located in the Istrian peninsula’s very centre, on a 262 meters high cliff above the pit that is the subject of numerous legends, Pazin is vibrant and relaxed. The old Pazin town located right above the Pazin Pit (Pazinska Jama) standing like a knight seems to be unconquerable at a glance. It will however welcome […]
Set above the magnificent Mirna River, lengthening its flow around the valley, Motovun is scenic and vivid. Motovun is an old picturesque fortified town, first mentioned in the 12th century. Surrounded by green Istrian vineyards and forests under the hills, known for black and white truffles, I would say Motovun is the most visited picturesque […]
Located on a hill raised from the valley of “Limska Draga”, Dvigrad is mysterious and ancient. Mystical Dvigrad or Dvograd, Dvegrad or ” Duocasteli ” at first glance leaves the impression of a ruin. Realistically, it is. However, entering the remains of the former fortress at the bottom of Lim Channel, we will discover that its streets still hide many […]
Sometimes, the mountains don’t need to shout to be heard. They don’t need to reach above 2,000 metres or be listed among the “must-climbs” of a country. Sometimes, they just need to unfold slowly—through cow-speckled pastures, fog-wrapped ridgelines, and gentle trails that whisper their beauty one step at a time. This is Vogel. Not the […]
Located right above Vršić Pass, Prisojnik is majestic and stretched out mountain. There’s something about Prisojnik (also known as Prisank) that makes it feel less like a mountain and more like a presence. Towering over the famed Vršič Pass in the Julian Alps, this peak—stretching to 2,547 meters—is hard to ignore. Its north face stares […]
Korita (1092 m), a hidden source of untouched nature above the picturesque village of Brgudac, is a fairytale-like place made for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Nestled in the mountains of Istria, this peaceful refuge offers all the opportunities for a fresh-air rest in pristine surroundings. Just an hour and a half’s drive from the […]
Bounded by peaceful green surroundings and being one of those places are almost the entire millennium-old that has continued to exist today, Hum is unique and the smallest. While looking at the small Hum’s sights that keep the stories of its turbulent past, I always get the real feel to be in the “Smallest Town […]
At first glance, modern Pula, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, is moreweran ancient city with a rich past and preserved ancient monuments. If travelling to Pula, the first thing one will probably mention is a Roman Amphitheater (Arena). Besides this most recognizable monument, Pula, the largest Istrian city, has many things for […]
Krn Lakes are green stunning and nature heartbreaking. It’s not a coincidence. Nor since they are in a very heart of Triglavski Narodni Park. Moreover, as being apart of the Julian Alps, located above Soča Valley the lakes bounded by the magnificent grassy slopes underneath of peaks Velika Baba (2013 m)on north-east, Mali & Veliki […]
The colourful Lovran filled with the painted facades’ houses in a combination of white and yellow is vibrant and tiny. Strolling the narrow streets of this Kvarner Bay ancient city will fulfil the dreams every artist and storyteller like me enjoys searching for inspirational stories in the such of picturesque towns. Yet, those stories won’t […]