Eating Through Istria: A Food Lover’s Road Trip

Istria surprised me more than any region in Croatia. The landscape feels Italian, the food is incredible, and every small town has its own specialty. In Motovun, I joined a truffle tasting that changed how I think about simple pasta. In Rovinj, seafood felt fresher than anywhere else I’ve traveled. The highlight was a small family winery near Poreč where the owner explained every bottle like a story. Food here isn’t just something you eat — it’s culture.