Olive Oil Fair in Vodnjan, Istria is happening every year in November, for 7 consecutive years. It’s been around as long as Frank’s been in Istria. But for some reason Frank has never attended the fair. Until this year. [Read more...]
Konoba Vodnjanka in Vodnjan
November 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
Another weekend another restaurant. Konoba Vodnjanka in Vodnjan near Pula. This post might appear confusing as the day itself was. First, friends told Frank that they would be going to Konoba Kaluzovo near Rabac. Frank was happy. But as their olive oil tasting was actually paired with food, Frank’s friends decided they ate enough. [Read more...]
Olive Oil Tasting
November 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Frank had another great experience – Extra Virgine Olive Oil Tasting in Istria. He went for olive oil tasting at Belic Family. Belic Family are one of the best olive oil producers in Istria. They produce 11 different extra virgin olive oils under the brand Oleum Viride. The name itself was used by ancient Romans for olive oil produced by medium ripe olives. [Read more...]
Summer Jazz in Croatia
November 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Frank’s first neighbours are English. One of the thing they asked Frank after spending their first summer in Croatia was: What is happening with Croatians and the Jazz? This question regarded jazz madness invading Croatian coast every summer. This made Frank think…. how Croatians moved from Fisherman Parties including free mackerels, cheap wine and folk music to Jazz Festivals. [Read more...]
Restaurant Kukuriku in Kastav
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Another great meal at Restaurant Kukuriku in Kastav. Frank loves Kukuriku. He’s already been his fan for a while. In Kastav, small town close to Opatija, owner, Nenad Kukurin, has two restaurants with completely different concepts, but equally great food: one is Ostarija Pul Kukurina, serving simple local food at affordable prices, and another one is fine dining Restaurant Kukuriku [Read more...]
Peljesac through photos
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Frank loves Peljesac peninsula. Every time he visits his favourit place on Earth – village Komarna in Southern Croatia, he makes a little trip to Peljesac peninsula. Either by boat or by car. He is always stunned by its beauty, its sleepy villages, and beautiful scenery. Bellow are some photos he took along the way. Enjoy! [Read more...]