What’s so complicated about olive oil tasting you might ask, well it’s not as simple as one might imagine. We were asked to warm the olive oil with our hands, so we held the glass at the palm of our hand and covered the opening with our other hand. After our olive oil tasting we went for a stroll in the beautiful small grove (they have groves in different areas of Istria) and visited the Chiavalon shop where you could buy some of their best olive oils. ’s love and appreciation to the Chiavalon family, which in our eyes only contributes to the appeal of their delicious olive oil.

Pula Arena dates back to the first century, and it is one of the most well-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world. It’s not as impressive as the Colosseum, but it’s still quite a sight. The amphitheater was built initially to host gladiators’ battles, and later, it was used for knight tournaments and medieval fairs. October 8:00 am till 8:00 – 11:00 pm (depending on the month).

Since we did, we opted to stay at a hotel in Rovinj’s new area, about a 15-minute walk from the old town. We stayed at Residence Rovinj and if you’re looking for a budget-friendly hotel with free parking, Residence Rovinj is a great choice. n’t go wrong with any of these stunning hotels which are located on the south side of Rovinj Port, very close to the Golden Cape Forrest Park: Hotel Lone, Hotel Monte Mulini and Grand Park Hotel Rovinj. If you want to stay right at the heart of the old town check out the stylish and budget-friendly The Melegran or the luxurious boutique hotel, Hotel Adriatic in which you’ll find one of the best restaurants in town.

Levinsky Market (or Shuk Levinsky in Hebrew) is one of the most unique markets in Tel Aviv. However, Levinsky Market is a culinary and cultural gem where you’ll find stalls and delis filled with every culinary treasure you can think of from (almost) every corner of the globe. In the span of a few blocks you’ll find spice shops and gourmand food stores, some of which have been operating for almost 80 years, next to simple eateries and trendy restaurants and bars. Levinsky Market is one of the hidden gems of Tel Aviv, loved by locals and tourists alike who quickly fall in love with its one-of-a-kind atmosphere, a mix of old and new and traditional-hipster charm.