Tag Archives: Slovenia

Slovenia in winter time

Are you a fan of skiing? Here is a list of ski resort’s, most of them are very close to Ljubljana. Krvavec Tourist and Recreational Center Krvavec is situated in Municipality of Cerklje, 25 km from Ljubljana and 8 km … Continue reading

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Model of Emona, Roman Ljubljana

As you might know, the Romans made their cities pretty much the same everywhere: A long wall encircling parallel and perpendicular streets, with a forum, spas and so on…. On each side the walls were main gates and maybe a … Continue reading

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Stud farm Lipica, home of the Lipizzaner horses

The oldest European stud farm breeding a single breed of horse and one of the oldest cultural monuments in Slovenia is Lipica. It is the original stud farm of one of the oldest cultural horse breeds – the Lipizzaner. Its … Continue reading

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Roman Business Wellness Spa Resort

Staying in Ljubljana can be both exciting and relaxing, or whichever one you choose. But still, after your stay in Ljubljana we most definitely recommend one of the country’s fine spas for additional relaxation and fresh air. We have plenty … Continue reading

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Vignette – magic sticker

It is no mystery that driving on Slovenian highways, including the ring around Ljubljana, demands a vignette. A Vign…what?! Vignette, French for “little vine,” is a road tax in the form of a sticker, as proof of payment, that you … Continue reading

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When visiting Ljubljana’s central market, don’t forget to go inside as well.

Ljubljana’s central market offers many shades of colours, a flood of smells and variety of flavours. But many people skip the inner part, which hides interesting little stands and shops. If you are a cheese lover, like myself, you will … Continue reading

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The Marshes of Mali Plac

In the lowlands south of Ljubljana lies the Ljubljana Marshes, which until some 6,000 years ago was a lake that then dried up, leaving a marshy plain in its place. Today you can hardly see any water there, apart from … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Falafel

Our neighbors – Abi Falafel, the popular Ljubljana food bar at Trubarjeva ulica Street 40 – is celebrating a birthday on 4 June! 10 enjoyable years of delicious and tasty food – the first in Slovenia to serve Arabic food … Continue reading

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The most green neighborhood

Not long ago I mentioned those steep-pitched roofs on houses on Idrija and Postojna Street in Ljubljana. Tall houses are the exact opposite of what you’ll find in Murgle, another neighborhood not so far from here, that is known among … Continue reading

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Trip to Paradise

Imagine yourself being a fish in the middle of Slovenia. But not just anywhere, you are in Pivka River, just about to enter the world-famous Postojna cave. Si, Grotte di Postumia, amici Italiani. In the cave you evolve into an … Continue reading

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