There are many wonderful things about Slovenia and its culture that I have come to love since moving here, and Kurentovanje is one of them. Originating in one of Slovenia’s oldest cities, Ptuj, this festival is a culturally rich and vibrant celebration meant to scare away winter. It is part of the celebration of Pust …
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Around the world, February is the time of the year for celebrating the end of winter and preparing for spring. Many of these celebrations are tied to the Christian holiday of Shrovetide (or pre-Lent). These famous celebrations include Rio Carnival, Mardi Gras, or the Venice Carnival. In Slovenia, they have some very unique traditions for …
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 …
Are you traveling to Slovenia and looking for day trips from Ljubljana? Look no further! Ljubljana is the perfect place to use as your hub while exploring Slovenia. It sits in the middle of the country with major highways splitting off in different directions, and it also has the best connections for trains and buses. Making …
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 …
Anyone who knows me, knows I love a good castle. Hell, I love any castle. Show me it in its glory or in its ruins, they are so magical and monumental! Here are 5 unique castles near Ljubljana that you can drive to in under an hour. I want to feature more articles like this …
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