December 2014 - January 2015:
A WINTER OF DIVERSE EXPERIENCES
Winter is truly magical in Croatia, and it offers diverse experiences, flavors, and aromas in coastal areas than it does in continental destinations. Some of them, like Dubrovnik, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Opatija Riviera, Zagreb, Samobor, Krašić and towns of Vukovar-Srijem County, we present you in this issue, in the hope that it will be an inspiration for a trip possibly this or next year...
Croatia: Issue topic
DUBROVNIK | A city for all the senses
Dubrovnik is a combination of stories. The many stories already told, along with those you will discover at every step in the unique ambiance of this city. Anyone who has been lucky enough to find themselves in this city, inscribed on Croatian and global tourist maps long ago, will tell you the same. Here we bring you only a few "chapters". Consider them an invitation and come to find out the rest on your own...
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 10-25)
Events
OPATIJA RIVIERA | From idyllic holidays to the "Winter Rio"
Winter on the Opatija Riviera is a special experience. When the snow cover reaches the sea, the holiday lights light up the cities and towns of the Riviera, and the camellia is in full bloom, an entirely different story starts. One infused with flavors, aromas, colors, sounds, and experiences you will remember for a long, long time...
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 66-75)
Experience Croatia
ZAGREB COUNTY | Winter stories of Samobor and Krašić
When Zagreb's green ring turns white in the winter months, its story also changes. It is a special delight to pass through Samobor's main square at that time and enjoy the colors, aromas, and tastes of the Christmas fair, which will be replaced in early February by the fu2n, colorful and loud Samobor carnival. February will be calmer and quieter, in the spirit of a large community, with Stepinčevo in Krašić...
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 56-61)
Gourmet Croatia
The aromas and flavors of the Christmas spread in Croatia
All over Croatia, the holiday table is full of an abundance of savory dishes and cakes for Christmas, while certain ingredients and dishes are linked to the time of fasting. So, fasting is obligatory on Christmas Eve.
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 90-93)
Trends
Shopping as a travel experience
Shopping while travelling has become not just the rule, but almost the imperative experience while on the road, just as much as seeing or tasting something new, having fun, or just relaxing.
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 32-45)
Events
VUKOVAR-SRIJEM COUNTY | Winter experiences in the easternmost part of Croatia
Thanks to their many events, the cities of the Vukovar-Srijem County are an attractive destination in the winter months as well. Reserve December and Advent for a visit to Vinkovci and Vukovar, January for the Vinkovo festival and New Year's in Ilok, and February for the Šokac Jamboree in Županja and Carnival horseback riding in Nijemci.
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 78-85)
Interview
Ružica Rašperić, Director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board: "I see the greatest potential in the development of rural tourism"
We spoke to Ružica Rašperić, Director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board, about the development of tourism in the Zagreb County, as well as the main assets and potentials of Zagreb's green ring.
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 52-55)
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Around the world with a book
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tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 106-108)
World: We're taking you to...
TANZANIA | My African adventure
Tanzania is a country of natural beauty, numerous national parks, hospitable and friendly hosts, and a unique culinary offer. The most interesting places for tourists in the country are the island of Zanzibar and northern Tanzania, mostly for the national parks, and Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain...
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 120-133)
Experience Croatia
PLITVICE LAKES NATIONAL PARK | Tourist inspiration all year long
Even though they are rare, there are destinations in the world that are unaware of the word "season". For them, tourism is a daily thing, curious visitors explore them all 365 days of the year, and whatever season you visit them in, they will always impress you again. One such destination are the Plitvice Lakes, the most popular national park in Croatia and one of the most beautiful natural attractions in Europe...
tipTravel magazine #9 (pages 62-65)
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