So it was good back when Istrian truffles were a secret, but it's better for the truffle hunting business and the gastronomy business now." Story continues below. After the hunt, ...

culinary experiences—I love to go asparagus picking when I visit at the end of spring and truffle hunting as well. This is Istria is a small travel company run by an Istrian who can set up ...

You'll also find sheeps’ cheese with truffles (ovčji sir s tartufima), an unmistakably Istrian gastronomic souvenir sold at specialist stores across the region. There's even truffle ice cream.

The trail into the forest was muddy from recent rains. But that didn’t bother the three boisterous dogs leading a truffle hunt in Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula. While we stepped carefully down a ...

Here's where to go for the full Istrian experience, with wineries and truffles galore. For a coastal escape, head to Rovinj. Follow the cobblestone streets that weave through this charming seaside ...

Thanks to the Italian links, Istrian restaurant tables are laden with some of the Mediterranean’s finest olive oils, delicious local truffles, an array of salamis, anchovies and cheeses ...

Many Istrian sausages and cheeses incorporate truffles. David Lyon. But as we’d learned the day before, ... Zigante Truffle Days. Livade 7, Livade, Croatia +385 91 533 0826, ...

Villa Tuttorotto, in the heart of Rovinj, is in a 16th-century villa and also a boutique property. For travelers looking for a more contemporary place to stay, Hotel Lone is also in Rovinj.

"Istria Gold" by Mike Downey is a riveting adventure mystery spanning historical eras, exploring the allure of the Istrian Truffle. The novel intricately weaves tales of deception, betrayal, and ...