Space buffs in Zagreb these days can now enjoy an even better view of the vastness of space from the Zagreb Astronomical Observatory’s modern new telescope.

The installation of a large apochromatic telescope, worth about 37 thousand euro, lasted almost five months so that the news that the telescope in now functional will likely delight many space lovers and other citizens and visitors to the city of Zagreb who will now have an opportunity to even more enjoy a view of the expanses of space. Read the rest of this entry »

Flying over Dubrovnik is always exciting, especially if weather is nice.

Last week, while flying to Dubrovnik, I did not expect to be able to take any decent photos, due to cloudy morning and strong Jugo wind. Read the rest of this entry »

At the tourism fair held in Vienna from 17th to 20st of January, attended by 70 countries and with some 800 stalls, Croatia successfully presented its tourism offer for 2008, the director of the Croatian Tourist Board Ranko Vlatkovic said. Read the rest of this entry »

The Landscaping Institute of the Zagreb Faculty of Agronomics have conceived a complete project for the creation of the first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia, which is to be located on the Primošten area islet of Smokvica, in the vicinity of Sibenik. Read the rest of this entry »

In yesterday’s eddition of The Guardian travel supplement, under the title ‘100 ways to treat your lover′, Island of Vis is featured among listed 100 romantic breaks.

The article begins with paragraph: ‘All you need is this 13-page guide, full of holiday ideas for every type of couple.’ and follows by ‘Rowan Pelling gets us in the mood with her tips on how to get it right. And remember, romance isn’t just for Valentine’s Day..’ Read the rest of this entry »