25 November, 2016
Dubrovnik at night

Discovering the colourful Christmas fairs in Istria

If you’re looking to experience a memorable European festive fair, then you may want to head to the vast, varied and beautiful lands of Istria. Whilst fabulous to visit all year round, Istria really comes to life at Christmas, boasting a truly magical atmosphere, and none more so than at its Christmas fairs. Vintage Travel

7 September, 2015
Horse Chestnuts

Discover the Marunada Festival of Istria

If you’re a fan of chestnuts you simply have to visit the Marunada Festival in Istria. Each October a whole festival gets devoted entirely to chestnuts and their numerous delicacies. From sampling mouth-watering chestnut liquors to participating in chestnut-inspired games and activities, there’s plenty going on at the annual Marunada Festival. As well as chestnuts,