Chestnut Festival, which is locally known as kestenijada or marunada, is a very popular type of food festival in October in Croatia.

Istria is one of global truffle centres.

Croatia's season of celebrating its natural treasures continues in Istria.

There are an increasing number of foreign travel writers and journalists visiting Croatia, but few venture further than the sexy coastal hotspots of Istria and Dalmatia. One notable exeption is Emmy Award winner Ashley Colburn, who is getting to know Croatia better than many locals. Here are her top 5 spots in Croatia away from the coast.