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An Adventurous Route: Venice Italy to Slovenia’s Ljubljana
The overland journey from Venice Italy to Slovenia’s charming capital city Ljubljana is not only beautiful, but also quick and easy: Two trains, an antique tram, a cross-border taxi ride, another train...
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A Gem in Eastern Europe – Slovenia’s Ljubljana
I wasn’t in a great mood when I arrived in Ljubljana, Slovenia. A torrential downpour had just begun, which meant I had to taxi a taxi to my hostel. I was tired after leaving Venice and hungry to...
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Slovenia’s Best: Lake Bled, Bohinj, Caves and the Adriatic Coast
Slovenia is home to a huge and diverse range of destinations, which are scattered across its territory. And Slovenia’s territory, you might remember, is extremely small. You can therefore visit nearly...
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The Gold & Orange Glow of Slovenian Caves
Imagine if the Grand Canyon were underground—that should give you an idea of what to expect when you enter the Škocjanske Jame (Škocjan Caves). Lonely Planet listed them as one of the top 10...
View ArticleSlovenia: Sanja Grohar Releases Magic Video
Our Twitter friend Sanja Grohar, who we wrote about in 2011 when she dropped her “Club Star” clip, has released a new music video. The singer, who is equal parts loved and hated in Slovenia due to her...
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The Hidden Europe: Endearing Oddities We Can Learn From Eastern Europeans
I first went to East Europe in the late eighties, a volatile time for pretty much any country in the region. I was traveling around with nothing more than a small backpack and no other interest in the...
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The Best of the Alpine Lakes in Slovenia
I often declare my love for the tiny European country of Slovenia, in particular its small size, which makes it easy to see the highlights of the former Yugoslavian territory in just a few days. One...
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Hiking and Nature in Eastern Europe’s Slovenia
Slovenia is one of the most politically stable and safe countries in Europe. It has excellent infrastructure and the people are well-educated. It is located between the Balkans and Western Europe and...
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While We’re Talking Beauty, Here’s The Latest From Slovenia
Slovenia stole the show in Sochi as the big winner of the Winter Olympic Games. Sochi was renamed Slochi, which became the official hashtag of the Slovenian Olympic squad on Twitter. “What happened was...
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The Best of Nature and Serenity in National Parks Around the World
First described to me as having the very essence of ‘The Garden of Eden’, Plitvice Lakes National Park strings together a glorious color spectrum of 16 aqua and emerald lakes. Mala Kapela Mountain and...
View Article4 Off the Beaten Path Gems in Europe For Summer Touring
It seems like everyone is going to Europe these days, which makes it tempting to assume there’s nothing you can see in Europe that all your friends haven’t seen before. Of course, this couldn’t be...
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Homestay Options For People Who Equally Love Nature & Culture
“There’s no place like home”. This phrase is one we encounter often in Christmas carols, romance novels and cheesy TV series. At first, it seems to eliminate the incentive to travel. Why go through...
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Slovenia Culture: Eat Your Way Through Ljubljana
I’m an fan of getting to know a city through not only its food, but its purveyors and delicious small businesses. On a recent trip to Ljubljana, Slovenia’s capital, I signed up for a tour with...
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A Holistic & Natural Slovenian Countryside Homestay
“When it comes to herbs it’s best not to pick what’s in dirt or has no dirt or scratches as it affects the flavor and color later.” I’m currently standing in a fragrant forest in Plave — a small...
View ArticleExperiencing Ljubljana by Bike, Slovenia Style…
One of my favorite ways to experience a city is by bike, especially when being guided by a local, seeing the destination through their eyes. While on a bus you view the outside world as if it were a...
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The Awe-Inspiring & Breathtaking Lake Bled in Slovenia
Lake Bled, one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist attractions, is not overrated. Not one little bit. Picture this: You’re in the Julian Alps. A fairytale medieval castle with Romanesque tower,...
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The Top 10 Guide to Ljubljana Slovenia
In Eastern Europe, meet Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, which is full of guidebook recommended attractions: the Ljubljana Castle, the Triple and Dragon Bridges, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the...
View ArticleExploring the Best of Nature From Ljubljana Slovenia
One thing I loved about home-basing in Ljubljana is the accessibility to countryside and nature. As the purpose of my Croatia-Slovenia journey was to be outside clearing my head in a beautiful place as...
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Cycle Along the Picturesque Slovenian Coast
We were glad that we arrived in Slovenia early because there is so much to explore in Ljubljana, the capital city — from the typical church and gelato stands to the unusual archeological ruins and...
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