ISTRIA, Croatia — Most of my friends drew a blank when I told them that autumn is when Istria does a dead-on imitation of Italy. First, they had never heard of Istria; second, they couldn’t understand ...

Istria—a region that includes parts of Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia—is a fascinating cultural hub that I love to recommend to travelers looking for a culinary-focused trip. Taste delicious wines, hunt ...

A U. S. minnow was last week the hero of Istria. The Peninsula of Istria is on the east shore of the Adriatic. Istrians were Austrians from 1813 until 1919 and speak mostly Slavonic. Many are Croats ...

Italians are sick of tourists. No, really — they are tired of American summer visitors who travel en masse to their boot-shaped country and disrupt their lives with our enthusiasm. Selfies have been ...