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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …