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Leaving this morning for Istria, ready to revisit my favorite places and discover some new ones. Follow us as we journey into the heart of what is now called “Old Tuscany”! First stop: Pazin and then on to Rovinj. After that my plan is to go as far north as Umag and Savudrija and as far south as Pula. … Continue reading →
I really like this description of the Motovun Film Festival from the Times’ Wendy Ide: Why go: For starters, where the hell is Motovun? It’s a hilltop town in Istria, with a population of just 1,000. Here, a hedonistic five-day marathon takes place, with screenings from 10am until 4am – many in the open air. Backpackers camp in the fields beneath the town and are hauled up each day in a tractor-pulled trailer. How to get tickets: Visit the festival website for details: www.motovunfilmfestival.com Where to stay: In a tent. Or do like the hardcore festival-goers do and sleep in … Continue reading →
“Coastal Croatia by Bicycle: Sea, Sun, Truffles” is the curious title of the recent NYTimes piece recounting Nathaniel Vinton’s cycling trip through Istria. Why “coastal Croatia”? I don’t get it. The article is mostly about the Istrian interior with a small mention of Rovinj which of course is on the coast. I get the feeling Mr. Vinton plainly prefers the Istrian interior to the coast which, truth to tell, is my preference as well. Rovinj, Porec, Pula et al. have plenty of history and architectural interest, not to mention that vast expanse of blue water right nearby, but to experience … Continue reading →