Affordable Luxury in Rovinj: Hotel Melegran & Flights to Istria 2025

As the summer season quickly approaches, many travelers are looking for ways to visit the stunning Istrian peninsula without breaking the bank. If you’re dreaming of a Mediterranean getaway, then look no further than Rovinj, our quaint little fishing town and the luxurious experience offered by The Hotel Melegran. With affordable flights just before the […]

A modern Istrian fable

The sun was just beginning to wane along with my resolve to find the herb I sought just outside the castle walls of Morosini-Grimani castle in the fabled town of Svetvinčenat, or as it is known in the other dominant language of Istria, San Vincenti.  I had been feeling down of late, something likely to […]

Are Croatians Funny and How Does Rovinj’s Theatre Provide Us with a Clue?

Although perhaps a little less Monty Python-esque than their neighbouring Bosnians, Croatians are ingrained with a rich appreciation for humour that is shared by all the peoples from the former Yugoslavian Republic. Laughing at misfortunes (bestowed upon themselves and occasionally others!) is part and parcel of a country which has been held by various empires […]