A family history: returning to Croatia’s hinterland

In this extract from her book, My Family and Other Enemies, Mary Novakovich recalls meeting family in Croatia for the first and only time.

48 hours in Rijeka: Istria’s cultural capital

Home to grand Secessionist architecture, broad pedestrian streets and excellent restaurants, Rijeka is well-deserving of its reputation as Croatia’s cultural capital.

The ultimate guide to Istria’s hill towns 

Enter a world of perfectly preserved medieval hill towns, hidden frescoes and heavenly food.

14 European national parks that you’ve probably never heard of

There are many national parks in Europe that remain fairly unknown. Here you can discover 14 of the best. Why miss out on visiting somewhere spectacular?

Tasty Istria

One of the best reasons to visit Istria is the region’s outstanding cuisine.