Vienna, Austria is a one of the most popular destinations in central Europe and is often included on many European itineraries. This is of no surprise given its history and position of power less than 200 years ago. Whether you are visiting Vienna for the cafes or classical music, or maybe to visit one of […]
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Another year, another update to our guide to visiting Slovenia in the Summer. This stunning country thrives in the sunshine as its land is lush with shades of green, the Alps towering in the distance, and crystal clear glacial water for a cool down. Slovenia might not be on your radar for travel plans this
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By June, Slovenia is lush and shades of green. It begins to feel warm even in the shade, like true summer. From Ljubljana, it is just a short one hour drive to Idrija. Perfect for a day trip. I had traveled to Idrija once before, for the famous žlikrofi festival, but it was terrible weather so
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Can you imagine dining in a real castle? Sitting in the main dining room of a beautifully preserved medieval castle while tasting dishes from the best chefs and award-winning wine is a once in a lifetime experience. Fortunately, it is one that you can have over and over again across Slovenia. Below I am sharing
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Castles in Slovenia are not on everyone’s radar, especially if they are not named Bled Castle, Predjama Castle, or Ljubljana Castle. In fact, there are over 500 castles across this tiny country. This guide will break down castles by region to help you with planning your Slovenian itinerary. Castles in Slovenia There is no such
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Trento might not have been on your radar before, it certainly wasn’t on mine, but it should be. This stunning Alpine influenced city is the perfect escape from the crowded Italian tourist locations, and a great central location to explore north of Lake Garda up to the Dolomites. Trentino is a province of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
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Velenje, Slovenia is not the first, second, or even third place you consider visiting, but I’m here to tell you that it should be added to your list. Driving back from the Koroška region I noticed a beautiful medieval castle that I never saw before. I checked my map and noticed it was the Velenje
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The most common questions tourists have when coming to Slovenia are probably ‘Can I do a day trip from Ljubljana to Lake Bled?” or “How can I get from Ljubljana to Bled without a car?”. The answers are, yes and easy! Let me show you how! This article will share everything you need t