notranjska – Wandering Helene

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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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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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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A Snow Day in Pokljuka, Slovenia

Wandering Helene — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:04:53 +0000

As a born and raised Pennsylvanian I have seen my fair share of snow and swore a million times I’d be happy without seeing it again, but here I am years later literally driving to the Alps to find snow. For the past 9 years I have lived in either desert, tropical, mild, or mediterranean …

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Snežnik Castle and the Disappearing Lake

Wandering Helene — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:07:13 +0000

There are many castles and lakes to choose from all across Europe and in Slovenia. So why should you go out of your way to see Snežnik Castle and Lake Cerknica? Because you can not find a duo like this anywhere else, and is a great way to explore the karst landscape in Notranjska. This …

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