After the most prestigious tourist guide Lonely Planet in its web edition in an article published on 6th August declared Croatia as ''more popular than ever'', on 8th August a travel report ensued, it was about Istria ''the heart-shaped peninsula where the continental Croatia meets the Adriatic''.

Exploring the interior of the peninsula, but always sticking to the coast, while suggesting visitors to discover untouched nature, medieval towns, pine forests, fertile valleys and vineyards spread over the hills, commenting on the numerous comparisons with the Italian Tuscany, the author Anja Mutić retorts that Istria is a world in itself – unique and appealing...

Istria: the heart of Croatia
>> www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/travel-tips-and-articles/42/68248

Croatia - more popular than ever
>> www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/travel-tips-and-articles/42/73487