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Five Reasons to Meet on the Sunny Side of the Alps

Departing the central airport, a panoramic ride reveals the splendid sights of the Slovenian alpine countryside. In the distance rise the Julian Alps, magnificent in the gentle dawn. I check off the requirements for an ideal day outdoors: the atmosphere is brilliant, the sky's as clear as a pond, there's sunshine everywhere and the temperature is just right. Let the mountain adventure begin! Reason #1...

Autumn Rustles in Slovenia’s Cities

The pavement plays stage to a dance of colourful leaves: from golden-yellow and orange to fiery red; the air is ripe with the scent of roast chestnuts, the bars and restaurants by the rivers, in the city parks and the squares busy with people. Live music echoes from various points as merry groups mingle, chatting in the sun. Socializing outdoors, in all its delights! It's...

The Autumn Shine of the Mediterranean and the Kras

When nature dons an autumn cloak, performing its dance of ripe plenty, the fertile winegrowing hills resemble dry gold. There's something wonderful in the...

Ready, Set, Refresh!

Culture is an essential element of travelling. The spirit of a destination, its heartbeat, is often first perceived in the geographical context. Imagine if...

From the River Castle to the Zidanica

Slovenia is sprinkled with manors, forts and castles, a land of timeless walls built in various epochs of the Middle Ages, in the Renaissance...

Pardon, is this Paradise?

Bled. The place where the mountain fairies used to dance; they called upon waters from the nearby hills to torrent into the valley, flooding,...

Mysterious Castle under the Cliff

Did you know Slovenia has the biggest cave castle in the world? A stone’s throw from the famous Postojna Cave, the karstic landscape offers...

Ljubljana Castle – the Crown of the Slovenian Capital

Slovenia boasts a scenic palette of castles, towers, mansions and forts, as well as many accompanying stories and legends. The Middle Ages, the Renaissance,...

Oh, the joys of springtime!

Spring brings a smile to most faces, moreso after a long and cold winter. In Slovenian cities, springtime is certainly one of the busiest...

Land of Milk and Honey

Right! Winter's been chased off by the mythical Kurentand it's time to turn a new leaf. Slovenia is literally in bloom as its dreamy...

Marvels of the Kras and the Mediterranean

Nature sheds its winter attire, donning a lively green dress to perform its dazzling dance. There's something wonderful in the air, something exciting, the...

The formula for a sparkly incentive

Spring is in the air! All around, there's sounds of murmuring, splashing, dripping and churning, foaming and roaring, trickling and spraying; energy. Water. The...

Balance in mind and body

Culture is an essential element of travelling. The spirit of a destination, its heartbeat, is often first perceived in the geographical context. Can you...

Slovenia, whence thy beauty?

"Sir, please fasten your seatbelt and put up your seat!" I'm stirred from my nap by the voice of the flight attendant. "We're just...