First encounter with Croatia—driving through Karlovac region, stunned by the natural harmony of lakes, forests, and gentle tourism. A landscape that evoked memories of the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

A visit to an authentic fisher house in Valle Canal Novo becomes a vivid time machine—unveiling centuries of lagoon life, hard work, and survival etched in clay and reed.

A spontaneous stop in Marano Lagunare leads to a peaceful overnight spot, an encounter with traditional fish farming, and a walk through the pristine wetlands of the Valle Canal Novo nature reserve—home to elegant flamingos and quiet ecological wonders.

A peaceful overnight stay in Marano Lagunare between old fishermen’s façades, lagoon waters, and the edge of one of Europe’s most delicate nature reserves.

Caorle reveals its playful soul through bold colours, vibrant art, and the irresistible charm of a carousel in motion.

Behind Caorle’s iconic round bell tower lies a treasure trove of underwater wonders—told not by waves, but through the lens of a local diver who turned marine biology into visual poetry.

A windswept detour to Caorle’s old sea chapel—part pilgrimage, part construction site, part quiet encounter.

The beach still slumbers, the hotels blink slowly awake — but the beach bars are ready. A stroll between storm-washed sands and that first, perfect drink.

A surprise turn in Caorle opens onto streets that don’t whisper but shout in color—rooted in history, yet defiantly alive.

Parked beside fishing boats and a feline mural, I fried sardines, followed quiet waters, and listened to a town that doesn’t advertise its presence.