Helen

Discovering - and sharing - Life in Istria. Since our relocation from Manchester in the UK, "terra magica" is where we now call home...

[Helen @IstriaLife]

So, after 7 years, we've sold our renovated stone house in #Istria. We decided it was time to embrace a new adventure in a new place.

We're super happy that our purchase of an Andalucian townhouse is progressing. If you'd like to follow our Spanish journey we're @andalucian_life

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The main thing you need to know that it is not uncommon for vehicles coming towards you, to be either straddling the white line, or, on YOUR side of the road. Often accompanied by a driver on the phone.

Said as a foreigner, who lives here.

[Croatia Week @CroatiaWeek]

Driving in Croatia: What tourists and foreigners need to know... https://t.co/YCwEdeIIWJ

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Spring, in our Istrian garden.

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Hope you did. If only for the exquisite tins...

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Half-price Dolce and Gabbama panettone. So tempting...

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*How* has this beautiful place not been on our radar?

Truba Jazz & Wine Bar.

We visit #Groznjan a lot but we've obviously walked past,with our eyes closed! We are GOING here on Saturday & we think we will be very impressed...

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[Helen @IstriaLife]

A lovely new year's day trip to #Rovinj, to introduce visiting friends from #Didsbury in #Manchester to one of our favourite towns in #Istria. Delighted to report that they seemed to be as captivated as everyone else who visits.
#bellaistria #terramagica

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So, recently we found Bread Point Bakery in #Porec, and loved it. Today, we're giving a shout out to Chada #Thai restaurant in Koper (and #Artegnana1798 in #Groznjan) as they are both pretty fab. And spicy! Very welcome in #Istria 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

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[Helen @IstriaLife]

If you've not visited Bread Point Bakery in #Porec before, we really recommend that you do. Especially if you are a fan of #sourdough. All breads are sourdough variations. And, this bakery/patisserie also makes the most fabulous croissants & cakes...
https://t.co/3AJZ2fc9Lm

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Looks like the #easterbunny has arrived in #Oprtalj
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#happyeaster #sretanuskrs #istria #springtime #holidayweekend #chocolatetreats

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The oldest lighthouse in Croatia turns 205 years old... https://t.co/6XIB9obRQw

[Visit Croatia @Visit__Croatia]

Croatia lifts air borders for Schengen zone countries https://t.co/fxWh3lQpMi | As of yesterday, 26th March, Croatia's airports will no longer require passport checks for passengers on flights within the Schengen Zone

[Helen @IstriaLife]

@DubrovnikTimes Could have written this myself! And our delivery is all the more complicated as we only receive post, from the postal service, on a a Friday. And then, the Brexit bonus of the duties to pay...

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@italyheaven We stopped there when we did our drive back from the UK. There'll definitely be lots of public transport as it's a big ski area too.

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@italyheaven We stayed in Aosta itself at Xmas & it was stunning. Had absolutely no idea of the Roman history - a mini Rome in places.

[Visit Croatia @Visit__Croatia]

If you’re heading to Istria this year, consider popping over the border to experience the Slovenian Istria too! Here’s a nice piece on what to expect from Slovenia’s small bit of coastline (about 30 miles long):

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My time living in #Istria hasn't been wasted :) 15/16!

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Test your knowledge on Croatia with this Wanderlust quiz! https://t.co/Bq3xsKNq9b What's your score?!

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@adriawildlife Blimey. Didn't feel anything here, but then our village is being dug up by the water company, so any tremors, we'd probably just have thought it was them...

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Most of these places we visited on our first ever trip to #Istria. We fell in love and moved here, from #Manchester. Six years on, we're still here...

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9 places in Istria to check out for first-time visitors https://t.co/Dg8AJ5aziw

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Move Over, Tuscany: Why Croatia’s Wine Regions Should Be on Your Radar via ⁦@voguemagazine⁩ https://t.co/lw9ZVMWJka