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Croatia’s Truffle “Tails:” Stinky Potatoes

Julia@travelthefourcorners — Fri, 26 May 2023 02:29:24 +0000

A tip from a city tour guide and a little digging uncovered Italy’s long-ago barter deal for the unheralded Croatian truffle. It all began when someone in Istria unearthed the first of many white truffles in the 1960s. They looked like potatoes but had a pungent odor, so the Croatians called them “Stinky Potatoes.” The […]

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Pula: A Living Museum of Istria’s Past

Julia@travelthefourcorners — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:23:51 +0000

The vibrant seaport city of Pula, the largest city in Croatia’s Istria region, is a mix of well-preserved Roman ruins, Gothic, Baroque, and Venetian architecture. And (sigh) industry too. But don’t let a few old naval shipyards and factories stop you from visiting. You’ve got to see Pula, even if it’s just for a day. […]

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Rovinj: A Romantic Getaway in Istria

Julia@travelthefourcorners — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:55:09 +0000

Our discovery of Rovinj, the seaside town known as “Little Venice” in Croatia’s Istria region, began with a stay at Villa Dobravac, a bucolic family-run B&B and winery. Later we walked through the Old Town’s Venetian streets, little changed in 700 years. Our visit ended with a fungus-sprinkled, grappa-fueled meal at Scuba, a most tolerant […]

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Racing Through Motovun

Julia@travelthefourcorners — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 03:08:40 +0000

Istria, often called “Croatia’s Pantry,” is gaining recognition for its delicious truffle-infused cuisines, prosciutto charcuteries, exquisite olive oil, and wineries. Istria fills an arrowhead-shaped peninsula in northern Croatia. It juts out into the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, and often draws comparisons to a less-touristy Tuscany. We took a southern route leading us to Motovun’s hilltop […]

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