Slovenians take pride in their rich culinary tradition based on seasonal ingredients and the freshest produce. From Prekmurje in the northeast to Istria in the southwest – the country has emerged as a full-on foodie destination. Here, we wanted to focus on the 5 fall-winter traditional …
Once in Škofja Loka, you will make a sigh: Aahhh it’s so BEAUTIFUL here! (Khm, what took you so long – we have been telling you this all along!) 😊 This charming little place only a good 20 minute bus ride from Ljubljana (5, 40 …
To most Slovenes Nataša Briški is still best know as a former TV sports journalist. Though it was her TV reporting from America during George Bush Jr. presidency (she also interviewed him) that made her an acclaimed domestic and international journalist name. Presently, Nataša is editor in-chief …
The collection of the Karst Plateau wine-rich villages out west, close to the Italian border, is a wonderful place to spend a few days when in Slovenia … Visited by Let’s Go Slovenia in August 2021 Featured head photo: Ferrari Garden, Štanjel Sežana – a great …
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 …
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 …
We decided to head from Ljubljana to Zgornje Jezersko Valley … Visited by Let’s go Slovenia in August 2019. 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 …
The walk around the entire Bohinj lake (12 km) can be finished in about three hours. But to get to know and enjoy the area better, our plan was to take it gradually. Visited & walked by Let’s go Slovenia in March 2021 DAY 1 …
Why Bled Castle? First of all, Bled Castle is the oldest castle in Slovenia, written sources first mention it in 1011. In a country where there are over 300 castles, seeing the oldest one is kind of a big-deal, we would say. Along with that, …
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 …
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 – …
Only 23 km (14 miles) from the Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana, you can spend a day back in time in Škofja Loka. This small town is among the most beautiful and oldest settlements in Slovenia. The medieval beauty A walk through the narrow old town alleys, with …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
True, Ljubljana Old Town is really pretty and there are many things to see and do there! But, let’s get out of the city centre for a day! Check out which Ljubljana neighbourhoods to see! 1. Trnovo Some might say that Trnovo is still Ljubljana …
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 say once you visit the Old Celje Castle it will stay in your memories forever. Once upon a time … Yes, once upon a time, there were counts and nobles and warriors walking here, living, dreaming, fighting through their lives, making a history … The …
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 …
Why visit Piran? Well, if you want to see one place on Slovenia’s tiny coast, Piran is definitely the best choice – it’s the most picturesque one! The town’s rich history and its many charms will keep your spirit full of joy. At the same …
Picturesque Piran, a town in southwestern Slovenia, is everyone’s favourite town on the Slovenian coast. It is known for its medieval architecture and great sea-food restaurants. Adding a beach life and amazing panorama over the Gulf of Piran to all this, and … you are …
As a local Slovenia travel blogger, at the end of February 2020 I was already making plans for another great summer of going around places in Slovenia and blogging about them. But then a global pandemic has put the entire planet on pause. To stop …