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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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    Motovun: discovering a charming hilltop of Istria, Croatia

    by Zdravko R. July 10, 2022
    by Zdravko R. July 10, 2022

    Set above the magnificent Mirna River, lengthening its flow around the valley, Motovun is scenic and vivid.  

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    Dvigrad: where legends linger among ruins

    by Zdravko R. July 10, 2022
    by Zdravko R. July 10, 2022

    Located on a hill raised from the valley of “Limska Draga”, Dvigrad is mysterious and ancient. Mystical Dvigrad or Dvograd, Dvegrad or ” Duocasteli ” at first glance leaves the impression of a ruin. Realistically, …

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    Hike to Vogel peak from Tolminske Ravne via Koča na planini Razor and Globoko saddle

    by Zdravko R. June 14, 2022
    by Zdravko R. June 14, 2022

    Vogel summit (1,923 m) lies in the Southern Bohinj mountain range, right above the popular Vogel ski resort. Nestled between the lush green Razor alpine meadow on one side and …

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    Through the stone window: climbing Prisojnik

    by Zdravko R. June 14, 2022
    by Zdravko R. June 14, 2022

    Prisojnik (also known as Prisank) is a majestic, stretched-out mountain rising right above Vršič Pass. If you have ever driven through Vršič Pass in Slovenia, you have certainly noticed the …

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    Korita at Ćićarija hills: a hidden source of untouched nature in Istria

    by Zdravko R. June 12, 2022
    by Zdravko R. June 12, 2022

    Korita (1092 m), a hidden water source of untouched nature above the picturesque village of Brgudac, is a fairytale-like place made for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Nestled in the …

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    Hum in Istria, the smallest town in the world

    by Zdravko R. March 6, 2022
    by Zdravko R. March 6, 2022

    Bounded by peaceful green surroundings and being one of those places are almost the entire millennium-old that has continued to exist today, Hum is unique and the smallest. In the …

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    Things to do in Pula, the biggest Istrian townis a lush Roman heritage

    by Zdravko R. February 16, 2022
    by Zdravko R. February 16, 2022

    At first glance, modern Pula, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, is moreweran ancient city with a rich past and preserved ancient monuments. If travelling to Pula, the …

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    Krn Lake hike: slow wandering into Slovenia’s alpine heart

    by Zdravko R. September 14, 2021
    by Zdravko R. September 14, 2021

    The Krn Lakes are stunningly green and heartbreakingly beautiful—it’s no coincidence. Nestled deep in the heart of Triglav National Park and part of the majestic Julian Alps, they sit high …

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    Lovran: strolling through a scenic town on Kvarner Bay with vibrant facades

    by Zdravko R. September 10, 2021
    by Zdravko R. September 10, 2021

    Step into Lovran and the first thing you notice is the fresh, herbal scent of wild laurel drifting through the air, a fragrance carried on the coastal breeze.

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    A step towards the sky: the slow hike to Gran Paradiso (4,061 m)

    by Zdravko R. August 28, 2021
    by Zdravko R. August 28, 2021

    Located in the Gran Paradiso national park bearing the same name, Gran Paradiso Peak (translated as the Great Paradise) is steep and gentle at the same time. The park, founded …

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