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Slovenian food (slovenska kuhinja) is very diverse due to its small size, but varied landscape and history. Thanks to its neighbors, common dishes found in a Slovene home can range from strudel (Austria), goulash (Hungary), burek (Balkans), and pasta (Italy). But let’s not forget that Slovenia has its own cuisine, which is quite delicious, and …
Ljubljana is the perfect place to use as your base while exploring Slovenia. In just one hour and 30 minutes (or less) you can drive to the seaside, the Alps, see castles, or vineyards, but today I am sharing all of my tips for how to spend one day in Ljubljana! There are many reasons to …
Dolenjska is a region located in southeastern Slovenia. Sometimes also written as Lower Carniola in English. It is known for its vineyards, castles, rivers, monasteries, and thermal springs. This hidden gem should not be missed when visiting Slovenia. Dolenjska is just a short drive from Ljubljana and full of surprises. I wanted to share some …
As a born and raised Pennsylvanian I have seen my fair share of snow and swore a million times I’d be happy without seeing it again, but here I am years later literally driving to the Alps to find snow. For the past 9 years I have lived in either desert, tropical, mild, or mediterranean …
Over the years a lot of people are shocked to learn that I have flying anxiety, and ask me why I keep doing it if it scares me so much. I thought I would share my story about my fascination with flying and travel as a young child and how my anxieties developed in my …
Overcoming My Flying Anxiety Flying Over Triglav Read More »
Let me tell you about my new favorite castle in Slovenia, the Loka Castle in Škofja Loka. Known as Loški Grad in Slovenian. This medieval town has been on my radar since I moved here, but I just simply can’t see everything at once! Škofja Loka is just half hour drive from the center of …
For one of my New Year’s resolutions I want to be in nature more. I am so guilty of loving hiking but almost never going on them. So now I am on the search for hikes near Ljubljana to help me train for more serious hikes in the Alps. (I’m coming for you Triglav!) Since …
Here you will find everything you need to learn Slovenian. As a language spoken by less than 3 million people from a country almost the size of New Jersey resources are not always easy to locate. I started learning Slovene a few years ago when I met my now-husband. Today I live in Slovenia and …
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I can’t resist adding castles to any travel itinerary. They encompass many elements of travel in one location. It is common for many of them to be either decorated or filled with museum exhibits, some have cafes or restaurants with local fare, and others you can even sleep over for the night. Slovenia has no …
5 Castles You Can Easily Drive to from Ljubljana Read More »
Triglav National Park is the only national park in Slovenia and also home to its highest peak and namesake, Mt Triglav (2,864 m). It makes the perfect addition to your Slovenia itinerary as there is something for everyone. There are three mountain ranges in Slovenia that belong to the Alps; Julian Alps, the Kamnik and …
There are many castles and lakes to choose from all across Europe and in Slovenia. So why should you go out of your way to see Snežnik Castle and Lake Cerknica? Because you can not find a duo like this anywhere else, and is a great way to explore the karst landscape in Notranjska. This …