As the bus pulled away from the Lake Bled Station in the direction of Lake Bohinj, Slovenia, there were more empty seats than those occupied. Of our fellow passengers, a few carried backpacks and tents, some were donning only swimsuits, others were geared-up to hike.… Read the rest
Charming. Lovely. Appealing. Enchanting. These are just a few adjectives that could be used to describe the peninsula town of Piran, one of the best coastal cities in Slovenia. Situated between Italy and Croatia on the Slovenia Adriatic Coast, the town of Piran is surrounded on three sides by the tranquil turquoise sea.… Read the rest
Maribor is Slovenia’s second largest city, but somehow often overlooked as a tourist destination. The charming capital, Ljubljana, seems to steal all of the attention. While there is no disputing that visiting Ljubljana for the city sights is a must, Maribor is distinctly different.… Read the rest
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a fairytale city filled with iconic sights, delectable cuisine, interesting art, nature parks, great craft beer and incredible community events. There are enough Ljubljana things to do to fill an entire week, but for visitors who have just one day in Ljubljana, we’ve rounded up a list of the city’s essential experiences.… Read the rest
Slovenia is a country rich in nature – from soaring mountains to lush forests to craggy coastline to crystal-clear rivers, lakes and streams to the gently rolling hills of the countryside. The small country can be traversed in a single day making nature easily attainable on quick day trips from the architecturally stunning and centrally-located capital city of Ljubljana.… Read the rest
We have spent heaps of time in Slovenia – not just taking in the sights of the picture-perfect capital city of Ljubljana, but also swimming in the sea at the coastal town of Piran, hiking to waterfalls at peaceful Lake Bohinj, exploring caves in the heart of the Karst region, learning about the history in the often over-looked city of Maribor, soaking in the art and culture in Kranj and sipping wine from family-owned wineries across the country.
Slovenia is not a big country; it roughly measures the size of the state of New Jersey. Shaped like a chicken facing east, the nation is wedged into the space between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. Although it doesn’t have a large landmass, it certainly has diverse landscapes: towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes, vibrant and historic cities, a dramatic coastline, massive caves, wide open farmland and hundreds of vineyards.… Read the rest
Slovenia is all about diverse, natural landscapes – there are soaring mountains, deep valleys, crystal-clear lakes and a short-but-stunning coastline. As magnificent as the above-ground scenery in Slovenia is there is something even more extraordinary hidden below the earth’s surface: Slovenia Caves.… Read the rest
Dating back to the year 973, Skofja Loka, Slovenia was built on the confluence of two rivers – Poljanska Sora and Selska Sora. The city center consists of the upper town square, Plac, and the lower town square, Lontrg, both of which are situated under the hill-topping castle, The Castle of Skofja Loka.… Read the rest
When I first traveled through Europe in 2000, I passed through Munich, Germany three times…yet, I never left the train station. That European trip was a spontaneous one and a few missteps had us slightly zigzagging through countries. Munich wasn’t on our original itinerary, so we had done little research on the city.… Read the rest