The Istrians are renowned as particulary hospitable people.Often,especially in smaller places of Inland Istria,a chance traveller could be invited for a drink,of the original homemade Istrian rakija or grape brandy(made from grape or figs,but there are also biska and travarica made with medical herbs.)Guests will also be offered orginal homemade products,as the esteemed delicious dried ham prosciutto called prsuit,garnished with homemade cheese and high quality Istrian olives,but always accompanied with top quality homemade wine.