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Visit home of Ivan Hribar –  a legendary Ljubljana mayor

Visit home of Ivan Hribar – a legendary Ljubljana mayor

It has been over 80 years since the six-time mayor of Ljubljana, Ivan Hribar committed suicide after the Italian fascist troops entered the city. At the age of 90, he jumped into the Ljubljanica River. The final act of love Ivan Hribar (1851 – 1941) was 

Iron Forging Museum in Kropa declared a cultural monument

Iron Forging Museum in Kropa declared a cultural monument

January 30, 2021 Klinar’s House in the lovely village of Kropa near Radovljica, which is home to the Iron Forging Museum, has a special significance for the area due to its historical, ethnological and architectural features. Kropa is unique in many ways Kropa is a 

A walk back in time in Kamnik

A walk back in time in Kamnik

If you are already in Ljubljana and would like to do some sightseeing and hiking outside Slovenia’s capital, the town of Kamnik might be exactly what you are looking for! Cradled by the hills and mountains, this small city north of Ljubljana is a good 

The Skiing Museum in Tržič

The Skiing Museum in Tržič

Skiing is one of Slovenia’s favourite sports. It has a long tradition which began with skiing on the Bloke plateau, in the southwest Slovenia. Slovenia has a long tradition of skiing  During the 17th century historian baron Valvasor wrote reports on skiing activities in Slovenia, in 

UNIQUE SLOVENIA STAYS: Vineyard Houses Podhamer in Prlekija

UNIQUE SLOVENIA STAYS: Vineyard Houses Podhamer in Prlekija

When you’re visiting a country as beautiful as Slovenia, you need a place to stay that’s a little bit special. How does a vineyard house at the top of a terraced hill in the renowned Slovenian wine region sound to you?  A different corner: Head 

RECOMMENDED BY LOCALS: PIVNICA LAJBAH Beer, Food & Music, Ljubljana

RECOMMENDED BY LOCALS: PIVNICA LAJBAH Beer, Food & Music, Ljubljana

This Trnovo district of Ljubljana pub does everything – food, craft beer (23 taps), atmosphere – absolutely RIGHT! Not even 10 minutes walk from the iconic Three Bridges (Tromostovje) and alongside the Ljubljanica river the welcoming vibe of their beer garden is something to look 

Vinica On My Mind – visiting Bela Krajina’s gem by the Kolpa River

Vinica On My Mind – visiting Bela Krajina’s gem by the Kolpa River

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