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Zdravko (Z.R.) has been wandering the Adriatic-Alpine trails since 2005, capturing the quiet beauty of forests, hills, and hidden paths through his camera, always pausing to see and feel the world more slowly.

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    Castaway in Boljun: the hidden magical Istrian hilltop is a place of nature

    by Zdravko R. June 5, 2023
    by Zdravko R. June 5, 2023

    Tucked into the western foothills of Učka, the picturesque village of Boljun once held great strategic importance. Perched on a 254-metre hill, with steep slopes guarding it on three sides, …

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    Nin: a tiny Croatian town in central Dalmatia, rich in heritage

    by Zdravko R. June 3, 2023
    by Zdravko R. June 3, 2023

    Situated in a lagoon on the eastern shore, surrounded by sandy beaches and linked by old stone bridges, Nin is a tiny ancient town shaped by thousands of years of …

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    Split: where time walks with You, Dalmatia, Croatia

    by Zdravko R. May 31, 2023
    by Zdravko R. May 31, 2023

    As the largest city in Dalmatia and the second largest and most populous city in Croatia, Split offers many attractions for travellers of different interests and ages. Split is a …

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    Hike to Mali Golak: a scenic forest peak in Trnovski Gozd  

    by Zdravko R. May 2, 2023
    by Zdravko R. May 2, 2023

    Set into the “Trnovski Gozd”mountain area in Slovenia overlookingAjdovščina, Vipava Valley, Julian and Kamnik Alps; Mali Golak Peak (1495 m) peak is simple but wonderful hiking trip. Set in Slovenia’s …

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    Step on Hvar: a guide to the highlights while slowing down on the sunniest island in Dalmatia

    by Zdravko R. April 26, 2023
    by Zdravko R. April 26, 2023

    The Island of Hvar, situated in central Dalmatia, Croatia, is green and diverse.

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    A guide to Labin: discovering the charm of southeastern Istria

    by Zdravko R. November 10, 2022
    by Zdravko R. November 10, 2022

    Labin that is also known as ancient Albona situated on a 315-metre high hill of southeastern Istria seems to be at a glance the town having the invisible streets. Yet, …

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    A gentle hike to Sveto Brdo (1751 m): rising above the Adriatic and its endless horizons

    by Zdravko R. October 17, 2022
    by Zdravko R. October 17, 2022

    Setinto thePaklenica National Park, on the southern Velebit mountain range, Sveto Brdo (1,751 m) is nothing less than a “Saint Hill.” And not without reason. First, it offers one of the …

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    Mangart: via-ferrata climb to a Slovenian gem in the Julian Alps

    by Zdravko R. October 14, 2022
    by Zdravko R. October 14, 2022

    Located into the western Julian Alps mountain range with ends of the Mangart and Trenta Valleys, Mangart (2,679 metres, 8,789 ft) is rocky-splendid and plentiful of stunning horizons. Mangart is …

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    Things to do in Poreč – an ancient town on the west coast of Istria

    by Zdravko R. September 27, 2022
    by Zdravko R. September 27, 2022

    Along with the Roman legacy and the Euphrasian Basilica, for which the most famous, ancient Poreč, preserving its Mediterranean charm, will fulfil the desire of every traveller in search of …

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    Things to do in Pazin: the medieval place set above the cleft makes a heart of the Istrian peninsula, Croatia

    by Zdravko R. August 1, 2022
    by Zdravko R. August 1, 2022

    Located in the Istrian peninsula’s very centre, on a 262 meters high cliff above the pit that is the subject of numerous legends, Pazin is vibrant and relaxed.   The old …

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