Food – Wandering Helene

Food Delivery Services For Ljubljana

Wandering Helene — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:24:52 +0000

This is an ongoing project to help everyone access fresh and healthy food, especially during these tumultuous times. Below you will find all types of food delivery for the Ljubljana region. It will include delivery via grocery stores, farms, takeaway, fresh meat and fish, wine, and also resources to help during the hard times. Companies …

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A Food and Heritage Walk in Idrija

Wandering Helene — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 08:22:39 +0000

By June, Slovenia is lush and shades of green. It begins to feel warm even in the shade, like true summer. From Ljubljana, it is just a short one hour drive to Idrija. Perfect for a day trip. I had traveled to Idrija once before, for the famous žlikrofi festival, but it was terrible weather so …

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Eat Like Royalty in These Slovenian Castles

Wandering Helene — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:32:56 +0000

Can you imagine dining in a real castle? Sitting in the main dining room of a beautifully preserved medieval castle while tasting dishes from the best chefs and award-winning wine is a once in a lifetime experience. Fortunately, it is one that you can have over and over again across Slovenia. Below I am sharing …

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For the Love of Food and Connection: Eating at Raw Pasta Fresca Bar

Wandering Helene — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 09:21:56 +0000

One afternoon I was wandering Ljubljana seeking lunch. I was starting to give up and go back to somewhere I had already been even though I was itching for something new. As I am walking up Trubarjeva I notice a new place. “Raw Pasta Fresca Bar” was the sign out front and I can never …

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Exploring Kras: Kraški Pršut at Pršutarna Ščuka

Wandering Helene — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 11:30:41 +0000

Suddenly, Jaka and I found ourselves driving through tiny Slovenian Karst towns built of stone. I was nervous that my car would fit between the stone houses that squeezed the road tight. As we drove deeper, ( the streets became narrower and narrower. We started to question if cars were even allowed. After navigating the …

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Overcoming American Food Taboos

Wandering Helene — Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:24:46 +0000

Most of us have some aversions to specific foods. Maybe it was something you decided yourself or was taught by your family, culture, or religion, but in general, most people have a list of foods they do not eat and they are called food taboos. When I decided to study anthropology something I realized immediately …

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7 Delicious Lunch Spots in Ljubljana

Wandering Helene — Fri, 10 May 2019 13:12:56 +0000

If you are seeking inspiration for your next lunch in Ljubljana then look no further! I am sharing my secrets about my favorite places to enjoy a mid-day meal. All of the restaurants below also offer delivery through Wolt. Use the code 7Q43F for a €5.00 discount off of your first order. The lunch options …

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The Best Food and Travel Instagram Accounts You Aren’t Following

Wandering Helene — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:20:24 +0000

Instagram is one of the best places to get inspiration for travel and food. Often times the places I eat at I found them through Instagram! My favorite accounts to follow are those that share a mix of travel and food. For a fun little article to continue Foodie Friday I want to share some …

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Best Places to Eat and Drink in Brighton, England

Wandering Helene — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:53:46 +0000

I know you were all dying to know where to get the best food in Brighton, UK. That is why I wrote up this little article just for you! Honestly, I was just feeling a bit nostalgic about my days living there so this was a very difficult road down memory lane because now I …

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Wine Tasting in Ljubljana with Dobrote Dolenjske

Wandering Helene — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:00:12 +0000

Disclaimer that this degustation was gifted to me by Dobrote Dolenjske. All opinions, as always, are my own. Here at Wandering Helene, I want to connect travelers with local products so that you can have the best authentic experiences possible and get the best value for your money. Lots of people have been messaging me …

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