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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 to know …
Goriška Brda, or commonly referred to as Brda, is one of the smallest wine-growing regions in Slovenia, but don’t let that fool you. What it lacks in size it offers in quality. In fact, Brda is home to award-winning vineyards like Simičič Marjan and Movia, and also Klet Brda, the largest wine cellar in Slovenia. …
Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle is definitely marking one off of the castle bucket list. This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. The bonus of visiting this absolutely stunning castle is that there is another one within view, Hohenschwangau Castle that is also impressive in its own way. Visiting these …
I am on a journey to visit and document as many Slovenian castles as I can. Slovenia has around 500 castles and I have only seen about 15 so I have a lot more to go. Many castles in Slovenia have museums in them that explore the local history which is part of the reason …
I must be one of the few people to visit Salzburg who has never watched the Sound of Music. What makes it even stranger is that I studied music at university, but the movie is lost on me. I was more excited about seeing the birthplace of Mozart. Another pleasant surprise was just a 15-minute …
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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 …
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 …
Two friends of mine invited me to their wedding in Slovenia so I took the opportunity to be open to any adventures that may come. I booked a one-way ticket to Venice and that is how I ended up in Trieste. Trieste is semi-between Venice and Ljubljana and is a cute port city with a …
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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 …
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What is traveling around Europe without some medieval history? I’m not sure it exists. Exploring medieval Prague was just the dose of medicine I needed to end a very long trip. I had just traveled through Budapest and then Vienna, and then took another train to Prague in Czech Republic. I did not prepare myself for …