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Monthly Archives: March 2013
Easter in Slovenia
“In Slovenia, Easter has many colourful traditions and customs dating centuries into the past,” was the opening of an exhaustive article a few days ago on Easter traditions here. This Interesting and informative article can be read here: Famous Ljubljana Bundle … Continue reading
Posted in H2ostel Blog, Ljubljana
Tagged Easter, Holiday, Jesus, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Ever heard of Slovenian olive oil?
The world usually identifies olive oil with Spain, Italy and Greece, but due to climate particularities, the olive oil from Slovenian Istria is recognized for its distinctive aroma, its bitter, a bit spicy taste and is appreciated for its favorable … Continue reading
Cut-ups, Cut-ins, Cut-outs
From the Kunsthalle Wien in Vienna to the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) in Ljubljana comes the exhibition “Cut-ups, Cut-ins, Cut-outs: The Art of William S. Burroughs“. This exhibition marks the first time Burroughs’ visual works have been presented … Continue reading
Posted in Events, H2ostel Blog, Ljubljana, Travel tips
Tagged Brion Gysin, Cut-up technique, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Vienna, William Burroughs
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Planica – World Cup Ski Jumping Finals
I was talking about ski fever at the beginning of March and I will do that again now. This time I am talking about biggest sports event in Slovenia. The biggest by how many people attend every year and how … Continue reading
Posted in Events, H2ostel Blog, Travel tips
Tagged Competition, Kranjska Gora, Planica, Ski jumping, Slovenia, Sport, Sports, World Cup
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Maribor – European Youth Capital 2013
It began about two months ago, but the end is still a ways off. If last year Maribor, Slovenian 2nd largest city, was the proud owner of the title European Capital of Culture, this year we get to call it the European … Continue reading
Posted in Events, H2ostel Blog
Tagged European Capital of Culture, Kibla, Maribor, Slovenia, Youth
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Slovenian St. Valentine’s Day
Tomorrow is Gregorjevo, St. Gregory’s Day, which according to folk tradition brings Spring because by the old Julian calendar, his name day (12 March) is the first day of spring. In Slovenia we also see this day as a holiday for … Continue reading
Posted in Events, H2ostel Blog, Ljubljana
Tagged Gradaščica, Ljubljana, Ljubljanica, Saint Valentine, St. Gregory, Valentine
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Ski fever
A generous hour-drive from Ljubljana, in the north west corner of the country lies Kranjska Gora, which obtained its great reputation as a ski centre through World Cup alpine skiing races. Every winter for more than fifty years on the steep slopes … Continue reading
Posted in Events, H2ostel Blog
Tagged Alpine skiing, Giant slalom skiing, Kranjska Gora, Ljubljana, SKI, Skiing, Slovenia, World Cup
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The best falafel in the world is from Ljubljana
Right around the corner, on the parallel street above our hostel, called Trubarjeva ulica Street sits a little place called simply Falafel. Yes, it’s true that falafel is not a typical Slovenian food, but this falafel made by a Slovene woman with … Continue reading