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The Complete Guide to Visiting Tolmin Gorge in Slovenia

Wandering Helene — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:41:58 +0000

Saying somewhere in Slovenia is beautiful is probably starting to lose its meaning, but once you visit this incredible country you will understand. There are plenty of easy hikes at gorges around Slovenia, one of the most popular being Vintgar Gorge near Lake Bled. As a self-proclaimed local (how many years until I can say …

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Open Wine Cellar Days in Goriška Brda

Wandering Helene — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:34:04 +0000

Open Wine Cellar Days, or Dnevi odprtih kleti in Slovene, took place across Goriška Brda over the weekend of June 20th and 21st. There were 30 different vineyards participating in the event. Familiar names such as Klet Brda, Marjan Simčič, Vinarstvo Mužič, or Vina Pulec opened up their wine cellars to visitors. The event centered …

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11 Best Things to Do in Koper

Wandering Helene — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:56:40 +0000

It is often forgotten that Slovenia has a coastline. Tucked between Italy and Croatia and part of the Istrian Peninsula is where you will find Koper, Izola, Piran, Portorož, and some smaller towns between. There are endless things to do in Koper and surrounding areas, perfect for a beach city break, day trip, and especially …

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Day Trip Date in Koper with Mini Adventures

Wandering Helene — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:54:42 +0000

Mini Adventures asked me if I would like to take one of their products out while exploring Slovenia. Being a travel and game lover, I jumped on the opportunity. Mini Adventures sets you out on an imaginary quest to help you explore a chosen location. They have 18 locations across Slovenia as well as a …

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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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11 Amazing Things To Do In Western Slovenia

Wandering Helene — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 13:29:28 +0000

The region of Primorska begins in the Julian Alps and covers Western Slovenia to the southern border at the Mediterranean. It might be one of the most diverse areas of Slovenia with so many things to do you can easily spend several weeks in just this region. You can start your morning driving through the Alps …

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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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Goriška Brda: The Wine Capital of Slovenia

Wandering Helene — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:09:28 +0000

Goriška Brda, or commonly referred to as Brda, is one of the smallest wine-growing regions in Slovenia, but don’t let that fool you. What it lacks in size it offers in quality. In fact, Brda is home to award-winning vineyards like Simičič Marjan and Movia, and also Klet Brda, the largest wine cellar in Slovenia. …

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An Alpine Day Trip from Lake Jasna to Mangart

Wandering Helene — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:23:11 +0000

A few weeks ago Jaka surprised me with a little itinerary that he put together (the way to my heart!). It was a day trip from Ljubljana up into the Julian Alps. We explored around Lake Jasna (near Kranjska Gora), drove into Italy to see the Fusine Lakes, and ended the trip back in Slovenia …

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20 Beautiful Day Trips from Ljubljana

Wandering Helene — Fri, 24 May 2019 12:37:48 +0000

Are you traveling to Slovenia and looking for day trips from Ljubljana? Look no further! Ljubljana is the perfect place to use as your hub while exploring Slovenia. It sits in the middle of the country with major highways splitting off in different directions, and it also has the best connections for trains and buses. Making …

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