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Hey there! Welcome to the Ventula Travel Blog, where we dive into all things travel. From sharing our favorite hidden spots to giving you practical tips for your next trip, we’re here to inspire and help you plan your next adventure. So, grab a cup of coffee and let’s explore the world together!

St. Nicholas feast in Komiža

For the past decade, I’ve been talking about going to Vis Island to witness the St. Nicholas feast in Komiža village, but always something else turned out in front, so a few days ago, I called some friends that live there and made a decision to go just a couple of hours before the last […]

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Bura, Vruja & the Enchanting County Fair of Zadvarje, Croatia

In the heart of Dalmatian coastline, nestled amidst rolling hills and embracing nature’s beauty, lies the captivating village of Zadvarje. Here, the past whispers through ancient stones and dances in the wind, painting a portrait of a community deeply rooted in its heritage. At the heart of this cherished legacy is the traditional county fair […]

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Sustainability – The Divine Comedy

A Journey through the Nine Circles of Sustainability We want to open this mini non-masterpiece with a quote by an Italian novelist, a Calabrese, from a small village of San Luca, who once said: “The blackest despair that can take hold of any society is the fear that living honestly is futile.“ Have we reached […]

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Bullfighting in Dalmatian Hinterland

If you asked me what the most exciting Sunday excursion would be, if let’s say I lived in Finland, I would fire like from a cannon – Wife carrying event! The strange custom that is locally called “Eukonkanto” in Finnish started back in the 1990s as a sport that turned into a real, full-blooded world […]

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A climb to Starigrad Fortress

This Sunday, under the already well-known circumstances caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, I went on a trip to nearby Omiš – a charming town located at the mouth of the river Cetina. But the town of Omiš itself was just a passing destination; Eager for some fresh air, beautiful weather, and physical activity, I decided […]

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Leading Travel Agency recommends Ventula Travel

With so many amazing and different tour companies in Croatia we know that it can be hard to choose which one to go with when you spend your vacation here. However, when choosing between the many options, it might be a good idea to follow the advice of a big leading global travel agency. The […]

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Heritage of the Blaca Hermitage

It has been ages since I promised my children I would take them to Blaca Hermitage, as I have been telling them all about the magnificent feat done by people who founded it back in the period of Ottoman invasions. The imposing structure was gradually built within a cave so seamlessly that it looks as […]

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Travelling Through Dalmatia

Many have written about and to Dalmatia. From ancient writers who recorded the newly coined toponym at the turn of the first century, through various travel writers who travelled through these parts as early as in Renaissance times, all the way to modern-day authors and bloggers who admire this God-given land and everything it has […]

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