Perched on a 222-metre hill in northern Istria, the small town of Buje is marked by its two proud bell towers. From here, views open over rolling green landscapes, while the town itself shines in colour and quiet charm. Although the place would “enter the history” in 1102 with the name” Castrum Bulleae” written in […]
Author: ZR
Banina Waterfall: a hidden oasis for the slow wanderer
Banina waterfall or “Rečina” as the locals affectionately call it, is one of those rare places shaped as if to awaken the dreams of every artist, wanderer, or patient eye behind a lens. Nestled deep within the dense forested slopes of Mount Učka, this waterfall remains fresh, serene, and quietly magnificent. Tucked deep in the […]
Welcome to Putokoza: Your guide to slow travel Croatia & more
In a world that moves too fast, Putokoza invites you to slow down: to see Croatia, the Adriatic, and the Alps through a lens that captures quiet, meaningful moments. LLaunched in 2021 in the heart of Europe, Croatia, Putokoza began as a blog capturing hidden trails, mountain paths, and coastal corners of the Adriatic-Alpine world. […]
Slow Down in Fažana: A Seaside Village with Soul
Located on the coast of the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula, Fažana is picturesque and small, but ancient and traditionally fishing. Walking through the cobbled streets of Fažana always inspires me, especially at sunset. Apart from being known as the ” Gate of the Brijuni Islands “, the famous National Park located on the other side of […]
Velebit Mountain Hike known as Premuzic Trail is one You need to Hike to get full of the Hiking Experience of mountainous Croatia
Deep in the Velebit mountain bounded by the areas of the evergreen trees of Lika, “Premuzić Trail” is vertical, flat and geologically diverse hiking transversal line. The pathway merging Zavižan mountain Lodge and Baške Oštarije Village is lush of the magnificent views of unforgettable Velebit ostentatious peaks and is full of diverse natural jewels. Slow […]
Bale, a picturesque story about stone architecture
Bale rests gently on a 142-metre hill, gazing toward the Istrian coast — a quiet medieval gem, wrapped in a calm that feels timeless. Bale today exude the harmony of narrow streets, surrounded by Gothic buildings, houses and squares, built throughout history. Authentic stone architecture is the main motif in the streets. Walking through these streets one can still […]
Top things should make to feel Szentendre, the Artificial town stretching Danube River, Hungary
Situated on the Danube River’s west bank and nestled between Budapest and Pilis-Visegrád Mountains, Szentendreis a picturesque, artificial and museums brimming. Why you should visit Szentendre Already on a first glance, I noticed the place breaths of art. Situated in a peaceful area near the Hungary capital, artists’ place could be visited one morning. Almost […]
Dubrovnik guide reveals sights and things to do in the “pearl of the Adriatic”
Sunny Dubrovnik located in the extreme south of the Croatian coast is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by the Adriatic Sea but also a picturesque city filled with narrow, hilly and hidden streets. Each of the Dubrovnik streets will tell its own story, but only if you look at them from a […]