One random night made James Joyce also part of the Slovenian cultural story … James Joyce (1882-1941), an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic contributed to the modernist avant-garde movement and is regarded as one of the most influential and important writers of the …
It might seem a bit peculiar at first (especially comparing to Ljubljana sweet Old Town), but once you dive into it, Trubarjeva Street opens some new doors and views to Ljubljana cultural and urban life, which has been developing here over many decades. by Marijana …
The world’s largest publisher of travel guides, Lonely Planet, has put Ljubljana on the list of the eight most sustainable cities in the world, along with Copenhagen, Portland, Singapore, Lisbon, Bengalore, Vancouver and San Francisco. January 5, 2021 Lonely Planet’s writer Emma Sparks praised over …
January 5, 2021 Slovenia debuted the Juliana Trail in October 2019 in an attempt to get visitors to stay longer and visit more than just its capital Ljubljana and main tourist town of Bled. Long-distance hikes are a travel trend for 2021! “Nothing will bring you closer to a place – …
In 2020 we visited some new places! by Let’s go Slovenia Travelling around Slovenia in 2020 Despite 2020 being a year of global pandemic, we managed to make some short trips – when we were (still) allowed to travel and move across country’s different regions. …
Kranjska Gora is Slovenia’s most famous winter skiing resort. But this popular town in north-western Slovenia is visited all year round, not only in the winter season. So, the question is – what is there to do when there’s no snow on the skiing slopes above the …
Since Lake Bled is one of the most visited attractions in Slovenia, and of course for a very good reason because it is a really spectacular wonder of nature, we thought of taking a trip and introduce you the other of the beautiful lakes in …
Only one hour drive from the city life of Ljubljana we indulged ourselves in the peace and beauty of the Slovenia’s south-western town of Vipava in the wine-rich region of the Vipava Valley. Here is the story of a weekend well spent between sightseeing, relaxing in …
When you find yourself in Slovenia’s most famous mountain resort of Kranjska Gora, surrounded with Julian Alps and skiing slopes, you don’t really crave for sea-food, right? Still, believe it or not – it seems to be easier to eat fish, calamari and pizza’s here, …
We spent two days in Slovenia’s oldest and prettiest town, in the country’s little-visited eastern region. Historically, Ptuj is one of the most important settlements outside Ljubljana. Moreover, Ptuj is home to many great festivals, with Kurentovanje Carnival – Slovenia’s most famous folkloric event – …
This year marks 30 years since the opening of the Kobarid Museum and 20 years since the establishment of the Walk of Peace Foundation. They are bonded with a commitment for researching the history of World War 1 in Slovenia, and preserving its memory. Visited by Let’s …
Slovenia has many unique products to offer – from traditional food and drinks to handmade products. Therefore, getting a unique Slovenian souvenir won’t be hard. Here’s Let’s go Slovenia’s list of ten MUST take home souvenirs from Slovenia to choose from! (Head image: Honey House …
It’s early morning in room number 6 of our Črnomelj bed & breakfast, and I’m getting my travel bag ready for a day trip to Vinica. Refreshing in the Kolpa river is a plan for the upcoming hot late August day. The road from Črnomelj While walking to central Črnomelj …
We were thinking for quite some time if we should share this with you or not … One becomes very protective of the natural beauty when it cuts deeply into all the senses. But a hike along 1600 m long Vintgar Gorge with waterfalls, pools …
Located at the heart of the area known as White Carniola (Bela krajina) in south-eastern Slovenia, Črnomelj is a town which name non-Slovenian speakers find really hard to pronounce. Therefore, to make it a bit easier let us also mention its first original names: Schirnomel and Zernomel (dating to 13th century, when first written …
My generation still sang at school “Čin, Čin, Čin, Drežnica, where are the goats? Up on a mountain rock, where there is no water … (Čin, čin, čin Drežnica, kje so kozice? Gori na skalici, kjer ni vodice). Lots of water had to flow before I finally made it to this tiny village from the popular children’s song in the north-western …
The aim of this post is to get you excited about visiting a small Slovenian town of Radovljica (sometimes shortened to Radol’ca). Radovljica is located just a short drive from the famous Lake Bled. It has one of the most charming Old Town centres in …
Two thousand years ago, a Roman city called Emona stood on the site of the present-day Ljubljana. But even if we live in Ljubljana, we somehow fail to notice its Roman legacy. Let’s imagine Ljubljana without the traffic lights, cars and all the electrical wiring. …
Many visitors say that the Predjama Castle in Slovenia is is unlike anything they have seen before. The castle is built into the karst rock, which makes the cave and the concrete perfectly merge into one! The Predjama castle is located in small Slovenian village …
Visiting Slovenia will without any doubt leave you with some great memories. And if you do it right – some great photos! Therefore, as local travel bloggers who are showing Slovenia to the world, we thought of sharing with you some of the spots in …
We decided to head from Ljubljana to Zgornje Jezersko Valley … Visited by Let’s go Slovenia in August 2018. First of all, where is Jezersko? Jezersko is a pristine mountain valley in Northern Slovenia, surrounded from the east by high summits of sixty million years old …
Many say once you visit the Old Celje Castle it will stay in your memories forever. Visited by Let’s go Slovenia in December 2018 Once upon a time … Yes, once upon a time, there were counts and nobles and warriors walking here, living, dreaming, fighting …
When we took off from Ljubljana to a village of Kropa on a September morning, the day looked just perfect to be visiting the Gorenjska region of Slovenia. The late summer sunbeams were tenderly gliding over the green landscapes, while the eyes were resting high …
Visiting Ljubljana? Like in any other place, it’s good to know what you’re looking at! Vurnik House The Vurnik House, or the Cooperative Business Bank building, is Ljubljana’s most colorful house and a masterpiece of Slovenian Art Nouveau architecture. The structure is work of Slovenian …
On a hot summer day we visited the lowest point of the Soča Valley – the Tolmin Gorge. It is a an easy hour long hike from the town of Tolmin (approx. 2km out of town). The Soča River Valley The Soča River Valley in …
As you might already know, Slovenia is a charming small country, known for its natural beauty. One of the wonders of the nature that you should not miss when visiting, is the amazing Postojna Cave. Consequently, we can guarantee this visit will stay in your …
Not only Italians, Slovenes too were once famous throughout Europe for their shoemaking skills, high quality shoes and great shoe design. Therefore, visiting Tržič Museum in a small town of Tržič near the Austrian border is a MUST for every shoe lover! Only an hour …
The Logar Valley is considered one of the most popular valleys in Slovenia. However, it is not so difficult to avoid the crowds and experience this hidden corner of Slovenia on its own. We decided to take a day trip and explore the heights above Logar Valley. Our …
Gorman’s recital at Joe Biden’s inauguration electrified viewers and made her the voice of a new American era. IN SLOVENIA AS A REPORTER A striking young woman, known for her strive for social justice, has visited Slovenia back in 2019 as a reporter of the What …
Legend has it that the medieval Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265 -1321) stayed in Tolmin for a short period of time. While exploring the surroundings, he visited the nearby Tolmin Gorge and its Zadlaška Cave, which supposedly inspired him to write the darkest verses of …
Slovenia is a land of healthy waters. No matter which part of the country you visit, you will always be able to find water sources. Furthermore, according to folk testimonies and legends, some water has special power. Already tempted? Kotlje and its healing water In …