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Idyllic Istria: More Than Just Olive Oil
With a name like Olive Tree Escapes, we can’t help but cheer for Istria. For the fifth year in a row, Istria has been declared the world’s top olive oil region. Flos Olei, considered the “bible of olive oil,” lists 77 extra virgin oils from Istria in its 2020 guide. No small feat since only […]
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A Winter Wonderland: Advent in Zagreb
If you’re looking for Christmas spirit, the capital of Croatia is the place to be in December. The scent of gingerbread, mulled wine, and the sound of jingle bells will follow you every step of the way. But why is it so special? What sets Zagreb’s Christmas market apart from the rest of Europe? The […]
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The Distinct Pleasures of Off-Season Italy & Croatia
The long, hot summer is coming to a close and, frankly, it can’t happen soon enough for me! This isn’t the hottest Italian summer in recent memory—that record is held by 2003, with summer 2017 in second place—but the mercury hit 102 degrees Fahrenheit in Florence on the 31st of July so the cooler temperatures […]
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Gargano, Puglia: Discover the Wonders of this Glorious Coastline
As a new travel company dedicated to bringing you the very best of Italy and Croatia, Olive Tree Escapes is thrilled to share our enthusiasm for this compelling corner of the Mediterranean. And a fun fact of which you might not be aware is that a little bit of Croatia is actually embedded in Italy, […]
