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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 of Skofja Loka.… Read the rest
Piran, Slovenia is the best seaside destination in the country. The Piran beaches are the biggest draw for holidaymakers, but there are more things to do in Piran than sunbathe and swim. We are highlighting the top attractions for your Piran to do list!… Read the rest
Ljubljana is a city that lands on every Slovenia itinerary – and for good reason! The capital of the country looks like a fairy tale with the curving Ljubljanica River flowing through the center and around the hill-topping castle. The top Ljubljana sights dot the pedestrian-only Ljubljana Old City, which features ornate architecture and café-lined cobblestone streets. … 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. We've spent time swimming in the sea at the coastal town of Piran, hiking to waterfalls at peaceful Lake Bohinj, exploring caves, 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.
Lake Bled is one of the top places to visit in Slovenia for a reason: It’s magnificent. The sapphire lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps. Overlooked by the cliff-clinging Medieval Lake Bled Castle, the lake has one lone island, which is occupied by a charming church and its rising steeple.… Read the rest
Ljubljana – the charming capital of Slovenia – is often the first (and sometimes only) stop for visitors of the country. On our first trip to Slovenia, we were captivated by the magic of the fairy-tale city and, except for one day trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled, we were happy exploring the city’s history and culinary delights.… 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
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
We departed the Postojna Cave train inside the hollowed earth and walked in the darkness as our eyes adjusted to the dim lighting. Outside, the Slovenian summer sun was already hot, but 2km deep in the Postojna Cave, the damp air cooled our skin and clung to our clothes.… Read the rest
When we planned a day trip to visit Vintgar Gorge near Lake Bled, Slovenia, we anticipated a relaxing day spent by the water. How could walking along a wooden planked boardwalk through a naturally carved gorge filled with rushing translucent water not be peaceful?… Read the rest