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In Episode 120 of the Award Travel 101 podcast, Mike Zaccheo and Angie Sparks cover Angie's recent trip to Slovenia and Croatia, blending personal travel highlights with timely award travel news. Big community updates include the long-awaited announcement of the 2025 Chicago Seminars (Nov 7–9 at HR ORD), changes to Emirates First Class award access for elites only, and generous summer promotions from Best Western and Marriott Homes & Villas. Hyatt also announced a cap on the number of awards a member can receive via gifting, beginning June 7, 2025. On the personal front, Angie completed spend on her ABG card and is eyeing her next one, while Mike is working up the nerve to have Player 2 call Chase before a bonus expires.Angie detailed her trip to the Balkans, booked using Turkish Miles & Smiles with a bonus from Citi ThankYou Points. Despite a few travel hiccups, she had an enjoyable experience flying Turkish Airlines and Polaris on the return. Hotels were mostly booked with cash via OTAs, with some offset using Capital One travel credits. Angie and her travel companion rented a car for their road trip, visiting Lake Bled, the Julian Alps, and iconic caves like Postojna, before crossing into Italy and heading down the Istrian coast into Croatia. Highlights included truffle tasting tours, the Roman ruins in Pula, and the stunning Plitvice Lakes. Angie strongly recommends Slovenia for its beauty, affordability, and mild summer weather. Her tip of the week? Always pack a charging brick—especially when facing airport delays.Link to Topics Discussed15th Annual Chicago SeminarsEmirates restricts First Class award redemptionsBest Western Points PromotionHyatt Restricts Award GiftsMarriott Homes & Villas PromotionEmirates Skyward Miles ExpirationWhere to Find Us The Free 110k+ member Award Travel 101 Community. To book time with our team, check out Award Travel 1-on-1. You can also email us at 101@award.travel Stay tuned for news about our next meetup! Our partner CardPointers helps us get the most from our cards. We love being able to automatically add all of our offers and quickly seeing the best card to use for every purchase. Signup today at https://cardpointers.com/at101 for a 30% discount on annual and lifetime subscriptions! Lastly, we appreciate your support of the AT101 Podcast/Community when you signup for your next card! Technical note: Some user experience difficulty streaming the podcast while connected to a VPN. If you have difficulty, disconnect from your VPN.

Villa Carlotta redefines luxury in Istria, offering exclusive accommodations, curated experiences, and sustainable elegance. Nestled in Vižinada, it's a gateway to Istria's rich culture, gourmet delights, and outdoor adventures, making it the ultimate high-end retreat year-round. Green To Green City: Ičići Address: 5 Kolavići ulica Website: https://villa-carlotta.com/

[Ep 108] Imagine being in a medieval hilltop village that was recently a ghost town – but now is a thriving village full of art galleries, cafes and artisan shops? Well that is only one of the incredible places we are taking you today on our day trip through the Istrian Peninsular. We will weave our way from the popular seaside town of Poreč with its famous cathedral full of intricate mosaics, to Groznjan the special village full of colour, art and classical music and finally to the most famous hilltop village in Croatia with its truffles and a wine with a very – let's say - unusual name. Once again you can see all the pictures, one page written guide with links to the tours and places we mention in the podcast by clicking here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/108/motovun --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

[107] Rovinj on the Istrian Peninsular in Croatia is one of those places that leaves a lasting impression.  From the very first moment you arrive, you realise this place is special.  In this episode we take you all around the stunning 2,000 year old narrow cobblestone streets, past pastel coloured buildings, art galleries, artisan shops, cafes and restaurants up to the highest point – Saint Eufemia church – with the most spectacular 360 degree views. Next, we guide you around the harbour full of fishing boats and surrounded by pretty restaurants all selling the fresh catch of the day. There is a glamorous modern side to Rovinj as well, and we tell you about the Grand Hotel Park, the fancy marina plus the stunning beaches all within in an easy walk of the old town. We share a couple of surprisingly expensive things you can hire in Rovinj, including a super yacht as well as the best place to enjoy the famous sunset that Rovinj is known for. I really hope you enjoy this episode all about Rovinj, Croatia – and if you want to see all the pictures from this episode just click here www.beachtravelwine.com/podcast/107/rovinj --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leanne-mccabe/message

In this episode, despite a few hiccups, we will travel by boat into Croatia to first explore Rovinj, with its charming old town and stunning coastal views.  We will then road trip, Croatian style, through the Istrian peninsula to the largest island in the country, Krk.  There we will have a little adventure and a little relaxation as we explore pristine beaches and breathtaking landscapes.  Come along with Laura and her kids to the coast of Croatia!Musical Credits:  Baltic Levity by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.   Over the Water, Humans Gather by Doctor Turtle is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.  Track: "Big Swells", Johnny Moore music is provided by https://slip.streamSupport the show

Hear about travel to Croatia's Istrian Peninsula as the Amateur Traveler talks to Olivia from inspiredbycroatia.com about her adopted country. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-croatias-istrian-peninsula/ Why should you go to the Istrian Peninsula? Olivia says, "I think that Istria is still a little bit underrated. Personally, I like to Talk about it as this like a fairytale like region. It has quite a strong Italian heritage somewhat reminiscent of Tuscany, but with a Croatian flair It's filled with these emerald green hills dotted with medieval villages throughout the food there is absolutely Fantastic." "If you're a foodie you want to go to Istria, their home to lots of truffles, so you'll find truffles in a lot of the dishes there. And then in addition to the green interior, we have the rugged coastline rocky coastline, but beautiful blue pristine water and beaches, and it really just has the best of both worlds." Olivia recommends this itinerary: Day 1: Pula Explore Pula, the largest city in Istria. Visit the Roman Arena, a well-preserved amphitheater. Explore other historic sites like the Temple of Augustus and the ancient Roman Forum. Visit the Museum of Olive Oil and the castle. Drive to Verudela Peninsula for a swim in the sea and explore the rocky coastline. Optional: Attend the Pula Film Festival which is held in July. Day 2: Fažana and Brioni National Park Drive to Fažana, a village 15 minutes north of Pula. Take a day trip to Brijuni National Park, an archipelago with untouched nature and Roman ruins. Explore the islands, including a tourist train ride and optional activities like renting a golf cart or bike, or driving Tito's car. Return to Fažana for a meal at Alla Beccaccia, a family-run restaurant. Day 3: Rovinj Head north to Rovinj, a charming fishing village. Explore the town, visit the church, and walk down Grisea Street. Visit Mediterraneo Bar for a seaside cafe experience. Day 4: Visit the Limfjord Take a boat ride on the Limfjord Head to Bale for a visit to local wineries. Day 5: Porič and Umag Drive to Porič, a seaside town popular among European travelers. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site and stroll down the main Roman street. Spend the afternoon walking along the Riviera for swimming. Head further north to Umag, known for the Croatia Open UMAG tennis tournament. Optional: Explore Savudrija and visit the oldest lighthouse. Day 6: Green Istria - Motovun, Grožnjan, Momjan Visit Motovun, a hilltop town known for truffles. Explore the town, visit Truba Jazz and Wine Bar, and possibly attend the Motovon Summer Film Festival. Head to Grožnjan, a charming town known for artists and musicians. Explore the cobblestone streets and visit Truba Jazz and Wine Bar. End the day in Momjan at Kono Bastari Podrum for dinner and Kozlovich Winery for wine tasting. Day 7: Buzet, Truffle Tasting, and Hum Visit Buzet and tour the Aura Distillery for brandies, liqueurs, and gin tasting. Head to Karlić Tartufi for truffle tasting, a truffle hunting experience, and a cooking demonstration. Optional: Stop at Kotli for waterfalls and small pools. Visit the "smallest town in the world", Hum. Enjoy your trip to Istria!

In 1981, an obscure English punk band recorded a song whose cover by an Istrian punk band became famous in the former Yugoslavia. It took three decades and serendipity for the dots to connect. With Barry Phillips (Demob) and Nenad Milić (Tito's Bojs). Featuring music by Agent Tajne Sile, Defiance, Hladno Pivo, JazzIstra Orchestra, and Tito's Bojs.The Remembering Yugoslavia podcast explores the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak. New episodes one to two times per month.Show notes/transcript: RememberingYugoslavia.com/Podcast-Titos-PunksInstagram: @RememberingYugoslaviaSUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon :: PayPal :: SubscriptionSupport the show

Experimental bagpipe and bass legend Mat Muntz brings his Croatian folk music expertise to the table… a topic most would say he has matsered in depth. Check out his latest album “Phantom Island” on Bandcamp, which freely combines folk music and jazz idioms into a grand polysystemic masterpiece. A lot of our conversation revolves around the intriguing differences between instruments such as bagpipes and double reeds, folk music/other influences, and tuning systems existing together in the same piece. The process of solving microtonal “issues” in an ensemble setting is one we describe as constantly bringing weird findings that cause learning, and joy. Also, keep your ears ready for connections between geography and tuning, and the latest conspiracy about Tartini! Music [Intro] Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 3) Vex Collection - Fugue Beethoven - Ode to Joy (in Istrian scale) Mat Muntz - Cembalo Brutto (track 5) Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 1) Mat Muntz - Cembalo Brutto (track 3) Agustín Castilla Ávila - Gemiden Stephen Weigel - Tenacious Chorale Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 1) Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 4) Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 3) Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 4) Traditional - clip of Croatian women singing [Outro] Mat Muntz - Phantom Islands (track 3) Mat Muntz's music on Bandcamp: https://matmuntz.bandcamp.com/album/phantom-islands https://thevexcollection.bandcamp.com/album/the-vex-collection Support us on Patreon! (If we get 60 patrons, episodes will be released regularly instead of sporadically) https://www.patreon.com/nowandxen Follow http://nowandxen.libsyn.com https://twitter.com/now_xen https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/   Subscribe RSS: http://nowandxen.libsyn.com/rss iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mhnGsH… Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/nowxen Twitter: https://twitter.com/now_xen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowxen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmYNMpemAIq8DnK5HJ9gsA  

History is filled with villains. The residents of Kringa, Croatia learned this the hard way. In the 1600's, the small Istrian village had a problem. A problem, they didn't know how to deal with... One of their own had returned from the dead, and began hunting them... Website: moonlightlore.com Email: Moonlightlorepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/moonlightlore Music by: Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) 

We fkin did it!!!!  25 episodes over 25 days - it's Christmas morning and we've already started on the sauce*. We just popped in to wish you all a Happy Christmas, and hope you're having a great day so far. We're off to eat duck and drink some special wine (Grimalda Red, a cuvee from the amazing Istrian winery, Matošević). Sretan Božić everyone! --- Follow along with Podmas on Spotify by searching for 'A Sideways Christmas', or go to ASidewaysLife.com/Podmas, and, as ever, tell us if we're wrong, or missed anything, on instagram: @asidewayslife     *The alcohol, not the actual sauce. Although Leanne made a kick-arse gravy yesterday!

Why was Jesus always feasting, eating and drinking? What makes the table a place of sacred encounter? And how are you supposed to learn how to cook on a budget?  Lidia Bastianich is a best-selling cookbook author, an Emmy award-winning public television host, restaurateur and the owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. She's also someone who has overcome extraordinary odds in her life. Born in the Istrian peninsula, her family fell behind the Iron Curtain when it became Yugoslavia. Her family crossed the border into Italy, living in a refugee camp in Trieste before being relocated permanently in the United States by Catholic Charities.  In her new PBS special, “Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming the Odds,” she tells the stories—and shares the table with—other resilient Americans with inspiring stories.  Links from the show: “Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The Odds.” Come to Italy with Jesuitical! Italian Bishop Gives Children Harsh News: There Is No Santa Claus Wine at Communion, the sign of peace, holy water fonts: Will these parts of the Mass ever come back? What's on Tap? 2016 Bastianich Plus White Wine Tequila for Kevin, our studio manager's, birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goran Zgrablic and Nikola Pezić are experts in food, drink, and olive oil, with a focus on the Istrian region. The duo is a driving force behind EatIstria.com portal which specializes in Cooking Classes and Wine Tours. Find out more about them at  www.eatistria.com

"In food there are memories" - Paola BacchiaWelcome to Episode #34:There are many layers to this conversation with Cookbook Author and Photographer Paola Bacchia.  Place, identity, home, migration, culture, food, tradition, displacement, loss, family and ultimately celebration.  This is an Istrian story, an Australian story and an Italian story.  This episode weaves the many layers of these themes with the love of food and the threads of family and memories at the centre of Paola's cooking.  Paola's connection to place and the history of her family are the foundation for her new book Istria: Recipes and Stories from the Hidden Heart of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia.  It is a deeply personal story and one that I am honoured to share on the podcast.  Thank you Paola.Instagram:    @italyonmymind Website:       Italyonmymind.com.au© 2021 A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston, © 2021Please find all Show Notes and details mentioned at: michellejohnston.lifeInstagram:  @awriterinitaly and @theyellowhouse__Support the show (http://michellejohnston.life)

We are back from vacation .... and in this episode of Flavor of Croatia, Zeno Hromin chats with Paul O'Grady, one of the family members that produce Award-winning BRIST Extra Virgin  Olive Oil and olive oil tours. BRIST extra virgin olive oils are all domestically produced from traditionally native Istrian olive sorts. These olives have been grown for thousands of years on this small peninsula with its uniquely suited micro-climate. The combination of perfect sunlight, light rain, nutrient-rich soil and fresh sea salted winds give this small region unsurpassed olive growing conditions and now a growing reputation again for world-class oils. It is known that during the time of ancient Rome, Istrian olive oil was considered, throughout the empire, to be the finest. This podcast is brought to you by Adriatic Gourmet, importers of premium Croatian delicacies. You can visit them at www.adriaticgourmet.com We thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast and we would greatly appreciate if you would rate and review our podcasts as that helps others discover us. Also, if you could tell your friends about us, we would greatly appreciate it. For any suggestions, opinions, advice on future guests or for any reason feel free to reach out to us at flavorofcroatia@gmail.com. You can also leave a comment right on the episode page and there is also an option to leave us a voice message on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen (a little microphone icon).

Today we’re discussing the fabulous destination of Croatia. If you’re not dying to make a visit after hearing these amazing stories, I am just not sure that we can be friends! Whether you’re sipping Istrian wines with a local, going canyoneering and white water rafting, or relaxing on a yacht while island hopping Dalmatia, you’ll certainly learn all about the Croatian phrase, Polako - meaning - slow down and enjoy life. Our guest today is Alberto Dittadi, an expert in the region and definitely someone you’d like to slow down and enjoy some Balkan wine with. We discuss insider tidbits like how to best visit Dubrovnik, secret swim spots around the islands, and the interesting differences between the American and Balkan psyche. Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

An Italian exile from the Istrian peninsula, life dealt Mario Andretti a difficult hand. However, Andretti used his trying childhood as fuel to not only become an American success story, but one of the greatest race car drivers of all time. A man who excelled behind the wheel of any car and any track, Andretti won the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 during his illustrious career, and his genes have passed on to his sons, nephew and grandson which have created a racing dynasty that will never be matched. Chris Quinn: @cquinncomedy Dominic DiTolla: @ditolladominic Produced by @ty_englestudio

Graffiti dating back to the 1940s survive on walls of towns and villages from Ljubljana to the Istrian peninsula. Who wrote them and why? How did they make it this long? Helena Konda and Eric Ušić, who research these slogans, discuss the creation, meaning, and persistence of the 1940s graffiti.Featuring the songs"Pusti bit yo" by Dem Crew"Mi volimo soul (Zdenka Kovačiček Tribute)" by Soundcheck Regaz"Calma" by Eric UšićThe Remembering Yugoslavia podcast explores the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak. New episodes two to four times per month.Detailed shownotes: RememberingYugoslavia.com/Podcast-Long-Live-1940s-Graffiti/Instagram: Instagram.com/RememberingYugoslaviaBecome a patron: Patreon.com/RememberingYugoslaviaDonate to support the project: PayPalSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/rememberingyugoslavia)

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: Let's talk about Croatian cuisine, is there such a thing?Vesna: I would roughly say yes, but traditionally, the continental and the coastal part of the country has different cooking traditions.Karlo: Why do you think is that?Vesna: It probably has something to do with the historical diversity between these two regions. And also with the difference in climate and also food availability. The winters are really cold in the continent and consequently the food has to be heavier.Karlo: You said heavier, how heavy?Vesna: You know with bigger energetic values, like products made of pork or Stillwater fish or goose meat, and also the specificity is that this type of food is quite spicy.Karlo: And the Croatian coastal part?Vesna: The cuisine in the coastal part is more Mediterranean type, more nutritional. People use olive oil, seafood, lighter meat flavored with herbs, etc. And also lots of fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked.Karlo: I don't have to guess what you prefer.Vesna: It's obvious, the Mediterranean feeding habits and the cooking techniques are much healthier, you must admit. But in Istria, you can feel the presence of a combined continental and Mediterranean cooking tradition.Karlo: You have told me in general, but tell me the exact names of local meals you would recommend a visitor to your region, Istria.Vesna: First, for the appetizer some local cheese and ham with olives that are called SIR I PRŠUT S MASLINAMA, then for the first course an Istrian kind of minestrone that's called MANEŠTRA, and for the second-course pasta with sauce or how as locals call it FUŽI SA ŠUGOM.Karlo: It's okay, but you've forgotten to mention the wine.Vesna: Well, wine is an important part of the gastronomic experience but it's not limited to the coastal regions, wine is served along with food throughout Croatia. But you did make a good point since in the last decade, Istrian wines have become quite popular.Karlo: What wines from Istria would you recommend?Vesna: The most popular wines are Istrian Malmsey, or as it's called locally, istarska malvazija, Muscat, or muškat, Teran and Merlot.Karlo: So the message for a tourist wishing to have an Istrian culinary experience would be?Vesna: It would be something like this: Dear Guests, after a day of enjoying at the seaside, go to the country and find a nice little family restaurant that offers local cuisine served in the shades under the old trees. Try it, you won't regret the experience. The food is both tasty and healthy, the aromatic countryside herbs make your body and soul relax and the wine will lift up your mood.Karlo: Thank you very much for this conversation.Vesna: Thank you.

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: Let's talk about Croatian cuisine, is there such a thing?Vesna: I would roughly say yes, but traditionally, the continental and the coastal part of the country has different cooking traditions.Karlo: Why do you think is that?Vesna: It probably has something to do with the historical diversity between these two regions. And also with the difference in climate and also food availability. The winters are really cold in the continent and consequently the food has to be heavier.Karlo: You said heavier, how heavy?Vesna: You know with bigger energetic values, like products made of pork or Stillwater fish or goose meat, and also the specificity is that this type of food is quite spicy.Karlo: And the Croatian coastal part?Vesna: The cuisine in the coastal part is more Mediterranean type, more nutritional. People use olive oil, seafood, lighter meat flavored with herbs, etc. And also lots of fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked.Karlo: I don't have to guess what you prefer.Vesna: It's obvious, the Mediterranean feeding habits and the cooking techniques are much healthier, you must admit. But in Istria, you can feel the presence of a combined continental and Mediterranean cooking tradition.Karlo: You have told me in general, but tell me the exact names of local meals you would recommend a visitor to your region, Istria.Vesna: First, for the appetizer some local cheese and ham with olives that are called SIR I PRŠUT S MASLINAMA, then for the first course an Istrian kind of minestrone that's called MANEŠTRA, and for the second-course pasta with sauce or how as locals call it FUŽI SA ŠUGOM.Karlo: It's okay, but you've forgotten to mention the wine.Vesna: Well, wine is an important part of the gastronomic experience but it's not limited to the coastal regions, wine is served along with food throughout Croatia. But you did make a good point since in the last decade, Istrian wines have become quite popular.Karlo: What wines from Istria would you recommend?Vesna: The most popular wines are Istrian Malmsey, or as it's called locally, istarska malvazija, Muscat, or muškat, Teran and Merlot.Karlo: So the message for a tourist wishing to have an Istrian culinary experience would be?Vesna: It would be something like this: Dear Guests, after a day of enjoying at the seaside, go to the country and find a nice little family restaurant that offers local cuisine served in the shades under the old trees. Try it, you won't regret the experience. The food is both tasty and healthy, the aromatic countryside herbs make your body and soul relax and the wine will lift up your mood.Karlo: Thank you very much for this conversation.Vesna: Thank you.

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: Let's talk about Croatian cuisine, is there such a thing?Vesna: I would roughly say yes, but traditionally, the continental and the coastal part of the country has different cooking traditions.Karlo: Why do you think is that?Vesna: It probably has something to do with the historical diversity between these two regions. And also with the difference in climate and also food availability. The winters are really cold in the continent and consequently the food has to be heavier.Karlo: You said heavier, how heavy?Vesna: You know with bigger energetic values, like products made of pork or Stillwater fish or goose meat, and also the specificity is that this type of food is quite spicy.Karlo: And the Croatian coastal part?Vesna: The cuisine in the coastal part is more Mediterranean type, more nutritional. People use olive oil, seafood, lighter meat flavored with herbs, etc. And also lots of fruits and vegetables, both raw and cooked.Karlo: I don't have to guess what you prefer.Vesna: It's obvious, the Mediterranean feeding habits and the cooking techniques are much healthier, you must admit. But in Istria, you can feel the presence of a combined continental and Mediterranean cooking tradition.Karlo: You have told me in general, but tell me the exact names of local meals you would recommend a visitor to your region, Istria.Vesna: First, for the appetizer some local cheese and ham with olives that are called SIR I PRŠUT S MASLINAMA, then for the first course an Istrian kind of minestrone that's called MANEŠTRA, and for the second-course pasta with sauce or how as locals call it FUŽI SA ŠUGOM.Karlo: It's okay, but you've forgotten to mention the wine.Vesna: Well, wine is an important part of the gastronomic experience but it's not limited to the coastal regions, wine is served along with food throughout Croatia. But you did make a good point since in the last decade, Istrian wines have become quite popular.Karlo: What wines from Istria would you recommend?Vesna: The most popular wines are Istrian Malmsey, or as it's called locally, istarska malvazija, Muscat, or muškat, Teran and Merlot.Karlo: So the message for a tourist wishing to have an Istrian culinary experience would be?Vesna: It would be something like this: Dear Guests, after a day of enjoying at the seaside, go to the country and find a nice little family restaurant that offers local cuisine served in the shades under the old trees. Try it, you won't regret the experience. The food is both tasty and healthy, the aromatic countryside herbs make your body and soul relax and the wine will lift up your mood.Karlo: Thank you very much for this conversation.Vesna: Thank you.

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: So Vesna, as I understand you live in Croatia, where are you from? What do you like and dislike about your place?Vesna: Yes, I live in Croatia, in a city named Pula. It is situated in the Istrian peninsula and it's the biggest city in Istria. It counts a population of around 60,000. What I like about Pula is the fact that it's perfectly sized, it's not too big nor too small. And it has all of the civilization benefits as any Western European city. For example, in the area of education and culture, there is a university, a theater, a cinema, a great number of galleries, museums, libraries, there are some historical sites and so on. Then for example, in the health area, there is a hospital, a number of private clinics, dentist offices, ambulances and pharmacies and so on. There are places to go such as restaurants, bars, exhibitions, concerts, especially in the summer, during various festivals, sport, gastronomic, musical, dance and theatrical events. Also Pula is surrounded by the Adriatic sea, so you can always go to the ... you can always go to the beach or to one of the many beaches, to sunbathe or go fishing or sailing. If you prefer the land you can take a field trip to the surrounding places and discover there, natural and other attractions. Altogether I really love living here.Karlo: Okay. You only told me about your positive sides of living in Pula, what about your dislikes?Vesna: Well, like any other place there is no perfection. The downside is that we have a huge traffic problem I would say, especially lately due to some construction projects. So I recommend using public transportation whenever possible or simply going by foot. Some people might say that Pula doesn't exactly have a wild nightlife, but I don't consider it a downside, rather a peaceful alternative to some other tourist destinations. So that's it.Karlo: Okay, thanks Vesna.Vesna: Thank you.

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: So Vesna, as I understand you live in Croatia, where are you from? What do you like and dislike about your place?Vesna: Yes, I live in Croatia, in a city named Pula. It is situated in the Istrian peninsula and it's the biggest city in Istria. It counts a population of around 60,000. What I like about Pula is the fact that it's perfectly sized, it's not too big nor too small. And it has all of the civilization benefits as any Western European city. For example, in the area of education and culture, there is a university, a theater, a cinema, a great number of galleries, museums, libraries, there are some historical sites and so on. Then for example, in the health area, there is a hospital, a number of private clinics, dentist offices, ambulances and pharmacies and so on. There are places to go such as restaurants, bars, exhibitions, concerts, especially in the summer, during various festivals, sport, gastronomic, musical, dance and theatrical events. Also Pula is surrounded by the Adriatic sea, so you can always go to the ... you can always go to the beach or to one of the many beaches, to sunbathe or go fishing or sailing. If you prefer the land you can take a field trip to the surrounding places and discover there, natural and other attractions. Altogether I really love living here.Karlo: Okay. You only told me about your positive sides of living in Pula, what about your dislikes?Vesna: Well, like any other place there is no perfection. The downside is that we have a huge traffic problem I would say, especially lately due to some construction projects. So I recommend using public transportation whenever possible or simply going by foot. Some people might say that Pula doesn't exactly have a wild nightlife, but I don't consider it a downside, rather a peaceful alternative to some other tourist destinations. So that's it.Karlo: Okay, thanks Vesna.Vesna: Thank you.

更多英语知识，请关注微信公众号: VOA英语每日一听 Karlo: So Vesna, as I understand you live in Croatia, where are you from? What do you like and dislike about your place?Vesna: Yes, I live in Croatia, in a city named Pula. It is situated in the Istrian peninsula and it's the biggest city in Istria. It counts a population of around 60,000. What I like about Pula is the fact that it's perfectly sized, it's not too big nor too small. And it has all of the civilization benefits as any Western European city. For example, in the area of education and culture, there is a university, a theater, a cinema, a great number of galleries, museums, libraries, there are some historical sites and so on. Then for example, in the health area, there is a hospital, a number of private clinics, dentist offices, ambulances and pharmacies and so on. There are places to go such as restaurants, bars, exhibitions, concerts, especially in the summer, during various festivals, sport, gastronomic, musical, dance and theatrical events. Also Pula is surrounded by the Adriatic sea, so you can always go to the ... you can always go to the beach or to one of the many beaches, to sunbathe or go fishing or sailing. If you prefer the land you can take a field trip to the surrounding places and discover there, natural and other attractions. Altogether I really love living here.Karlo: Okay. You only told me about your positive sides of living in Pula, what about your dislikes?Vesna: Well, like any other place there is no perfection. The downside is that we have a huge traffic problem I would say, especially lately due to some construction projects. So I recommend using public transportation whenever possible or simply going by foot. Some people might say that Pula doesn't exactly have a wild nightlife, but I don't consider it a downside, rather a peaceful alternative to some other tourist destinations. So that's it.Karlo: Okay, thanks Vesna.Vesna: Thank you.

Welcome to Croatia!   Our second stop on our tour of the Balkans takes us to Croatia, a beautiful central European country with an archipelago of more than a thousand islands and islets. Sitting on the Adriatic Sea, Croatia borders with Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Slovenia and Montenegro, making it the coastal playground of the region.   More than 4 million people call Croatia home, and millions more flock here all year round -  it's one of the most popular tourist destinations of the former Yugoslavia. And we can see why...   Join us as we travel to Rijeka, Opatija, Rovinj and Pula, with highlights including:   - Where is Croatia?  - Where is Istria? - A brief history - Food glorious Istrian food (truffles!) - Leanne loses is over the bill ($$$$) - Boat trip hacks - Sunsets - City walks   So let's get started!  

Subscribe to the podcast or discuss sponsoring your own episode or series at www.interpretingwine.com  Enter prize draw to win a case of wines from the series at www.interpretingwine.com/fineslovenianwine   We finish this Slovenia series with a visit to Zaro wines in the Istrian peninsula. Perhaps fittingly they are located in the far West of Slovenia, close to borders with Italy and Croatia. Even more fittingly the rain was coming down as we sheltered under an umbrella for Matej to describe the history, landscape and microclimate of his vineyard sites. This informs the house philosophy to grape growing and winemaking, and ultimately the style of the wine. From our spot in the vineyards we head to the cellar and taste a trio of barrel samples. Before heading to the Manzoli Wine Bar in the centre of Isola, where we taste the current vintages of the previously tasted barrel samples. And finish proceedings with a tasting of two reds. Listen right the way through for details of the Orange Wine Festival that the winery helps to arrange in Vienna.   Episode outline: Hillside: Terroir Origin Story Cellar: Barrel sample tasting Manzioli Wine Bar: Tasting Orange Wine Festival Wines tasted in cellar Malvazija Istriana 2019 Barrel Sample Malvazija Istriana (skin contact) 2019 Barrel Sample Malvazija Istriana (skin contact) 2018 Barrel Sample Wines tasted in wine bar Malvazija Istriana 2018 Malvazija Istriana (skin contact) 2017 Zaro Refosk 2016 Zaro ‘Gran Morer’ 2016 www.vinozaro.com Enter prize draw to win a case of wines from the series at www.interpretingwine.com/fineslovenianwine For more information about wine tourism in Slovenia please visit  www.enjoy-slovenia.com/about-us/ Email Mojca at info@enjoy-slovenia.com and please mention Interpreting Wine Wines and spirits from the producers featured in the series can be ordered at www.fineslovenianwine.com   Intro and outro musicThe New Investorshttp://newinvestors.dk/Contact: glenn@velournet.dk Guest: Matej Zaro, Zaro Wines Date recorded: 25 September 2019 Subscribe to the podcast or discuss sponsoring your own episode or series at www.interpretingwine.com  CONTACT  Instagram: https://www.interpretingwine.com/instagram Facebook: https://www.interpretingwine.com/facebook Twitter: https://www.interpretingwine.com/twitter Email: hello@interpretingwine.com

We head to the Istrian peninsula to discover some of the region’s greatest delicacies.

On the "giornata del ricordo", a commemoration to remember the victims of the Massacre of the Foibe in Istria and Venezia Giulia in 1943 and 1945, we talk to Roberta Alessandra Belulovich, an Istria Italian about her family history and the Istrian question.

Welcome to Croatia For Kids with Karyn from CASE OF ADVENTURE! Download your FREE 25 page Croatia Printable Pack below with tons of fun activities for you to do! Read or listen to Croatia for Kids, look at the photos, watch the videos and download the Croatia printable pack. Click the play button in the player above (or listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app).   Croatia for Kids Today we are going to be talking about Croatia – the country with stunning beaches and spectacular waterfalls, where the historical beauty of the past is reflected in the modern lives of its present day citizens. Remember to download your Croatia printable pack with some fun activities for you to do.   Croatia is.. located in Central and Southeast Europe, bordering Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the southeast, Montenegro to the southeast, the Adriatic Sea to the southwest and Slovenia to the northwest. About 4 million people live in Croatia and its capital city is Zagreb. Croatia in Croatian is called Hrvatska. Zagreb has a charm all its own and has more museums than any other city in the world, causing it to be named, “The city of museums”. The city is bursting at the seams with fabulous cafes – all of which serve the fabulous Croatian coffee. Croatians take their coffee drinking very seriously indeed! Croatia is hot, the hottest summer months being July and August, its on of Europe’s sunniest spots. There are picturesque pebbled beaches, lapped by crystal clear water and  incredible national parks. Croatia has eight national parks, including the Plitvice (plitveetza) Lakes and Krka, both of which are famous for their stunning lakes and waterfalls. As you stroll along the wooden boardwalks among the  Plitvice lakes and see the many beautiful waterfalls, huge leafy green trees shade you from the sparkling sun, be careful as you can easily step off the boardwalk into the water! Its really cool how some of the mountains are very near beaches! The Biokovo mountain range contains one of the highest peaks in Croatia, but also lies just a few miles from the sea. It’s a stunning area, scattered with wildflowers and butterflies, sweet-smelling pine trees and limestone boulders. And after a slow climb up the mountain, you can head back down for a refreshing dip in the sea and some delicious gelato ice cream.   THE CAPITAL CITY The biggest cities in Croatia are Zagreb, Split, and Rijeka. Zagreb is 900 years old. Before we move on, lets talk some more about the capital city of Zagreb. There lively street markets and lots of green open spaces, blue street trams zooming down the streets and beautiful architecture. The market in the main square sells cheeses, sausages, delicious pastries and just about everything else. Zagreb cathedral is built in gothic style and dominates the city skyline. St Marks Church has the most colorful roof ever. The tiles are designed in the pattern of a medieval coats of arms and the emblem of Zagreb. There are lots of places where you can sample the delicious truffle dishes. Croatia’s largest exporter of Istrian truffles is Zigante Tartufi. In 1999 the company’s owner Giancarlo Zigante, along with his dog Diana, found the world’s largest truffle in Istria, weighing 1.31kg and making it into the Guinness Book of World Records.     You can go up Zagreb 360 for amazing views of the city. You take the elevator to the 16th floor of the really tall building to get amazing views of the old town. Lots of red brown roofs, tall spires, blue sky and sunlight reflecting off the roofs, mountains in the distance – its beautiful. One of the most famous and popular sights in Croatia is in a city called Split. The remains of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, is now the buzzing heart of the city. Among the ancient columns, temples, walls and underground cellars that once made up the Roman emperor’s home, you’ll find dozens of hidden bars, restaurants and shops. There is a sphinx in Split.

Lidia Bastianich is a chef, restauranteur, cookbook author, TV personality, entrepreneur and for the purposes of this conversation, most importantly a refugee. She was born on the Istrian Penninsula to an ethnic Italian family. This is a region on the Adriatic Sea, in modern day Croatia. Following World War Two it was ceded from Italy to the control of Yugoslavia, which was under the communist rule of Marshal Tito.  As Lidia explains, policies that Tito enacted lead to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of ethnic Italians, including her family.  Historians now refer to this as the Istrian exodus.  I include all this historic background because we kick off discussing a new philanthropic initiative in which Lidia is engaged which seeks to raise both funding and awareness for the education of refugee children.   The initiative is called Adopt a Future, and it was launched by the United Nations Association of the United States for which Lidia is a celebrity ambassador. Lidia is asking people around the country to hold dinner parties which will serve as fundraisers for the cause of educating refugee children.   In our conversation, we discuss at length Lidia's refugee experience, which includes living for a time in a converted World War Two concentration camp in Trieste, Italy before winning the visa lottery and coming to the United States as a resettled refugee. Lidia offers some interesting thoughts on the salience of culinary traditions to immigration and the refugee experience.     

Delivered to you live(ish) from Istria, welcome to Toadcast No. 233, the Crocast, recorded whilst travelling some of Europe's prettiest coastline.Or sort.  Actually it is recorded in one of the most horrendous resort complexes either of us has ever seen, but this is just a mere stop on the way; tomorrow we shall be travelling some of Europe's prettiest coastline! We even managed to turn up at the rent-a-car place with an expired driving license and credit card which didn't actually work, and they still gave us a car without so much as blinking.  This is an awesome holiday!  Tonight: buttery, garlicky grilled fish and dry white wine.  And actually, the local dry whites, despite us hearing awful reports about Istrian white wine, have been really good so far.  As you can probably tell from this podcast.01. Vadoinmessico - Archaeology of the Future (00.45)02. Murals - Eyes of Love (09.20)03. Sharon Van Etten - Kevin's (20.49)04. The Lovely Sparrows - While Sailing (24.55)05. Errors - Relics (33.24)06. Buttonhead - Champion Bread (42.37)07. Caravan Club - Tongue Tied (Rough Mix) (54.24)08. Honey - Cape Canaveral (58.06)09. Fantasy Rainbow - O, Weirdo (1.07.54)10. The Blank Tapes - I'm Back (1.14.45)

Perched high above vineyards and a truffle-filled forest, Motovun on the Istrian peninsula is the best-known and most-visited hill town in the region. And for good reason: Its Old Town is particularly evocative, with a colorful old church and a rampart walk with spine-tingling vistas of the rugged Istrian interior. As you wander through Motovun you may hear the beautiful a cappella sounds of local klapa music. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Perched high above vineyards and a truffle-filled forest, Motovun on the Istrian peninsula is the best-known and most-visited hill town in the region. And for good reason: Its Old Town is particularly evocative, with a colorful old church and a rampart walk with spine-tingling vistas of the rugged Istrian interior. As you wander through Motovun you may hear the beautiful a cappella sounds of local klapa music. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.