Author: Zdravko R.

Vrsar: where the sea remembers stories

Hilly with beautiful views yet Pelagian in spirit, Vrsar is one of those coastal towns sprinkled with hidden mysteries. Between Poreč and Rovinj, where the Istrian coast curves like a sleeping wave, Vrsar rises gently above the blue — a town of stone and salt, memory and breeze. Once a […]

Buje: windswept borders in northern Istria

Perched on a 222-metre hill in northern Istria, the small town of Buje is marked by its two proud bell towers. From here, views open over rolling green landscapes, while the town itself shines in colour and quiet charm. The first sight is deceptive: the calm streets, the stone houses, […]

Trek goat about

Welcome to Trek Goat

In a world of fast, endless GPS trails, and algorithmic noise, Trek Goat takes a slower path. Trek Goat is a slow travel and visual project created by Zdravko, as part of the Putokoza, local blog in Croatia. It is a place where slow travel meets visual storytelling. Here, I, Zdravko, share […]

Fažana: discovering a charming coastal town opposite Brijuni National Park

Located on the coast of the southwestern part of the Istrian peninsula, Fažana is picturesque and small, but ancient and traditionally fishing. Walking through the cobbled streets of Fažana always inspires me, especially at sunset. Apart from being known as the ” Gate of the Brijuni Islands “, the famous National Park located […]

Picturesque Szentendre, streets of art. Photo Pixabay

Szentendre: where colours breathe by the Danube

Situated on the Danube River’s west bank and nestled between Budapest and Pilis-Visegrád Mountains, Szentendreis a picturesque, artificial and museums brimming.  There are towns you look up on a map — and then there are towns that quietly find their way to you. Szentendre was that kind of place for […]