Slovenia
4 minute guide to Slovenia
Back in May, I travelled throughout Slovenia and loved it! Here I've done my best to capture the highlights in 4 minutes.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Small and friendly, Ljubljana is so cute I wanted to cuddle it and put it in my pocket for safe keeping. The main square, Prešernov Trg, features a statue of Slovenia's beloved poet, France Prešeren, standing underneath his muse. Across the square is a small statue of a woman looking out of a second floor … Continue reading
Black & white Ljubljana
Along the river, tourists and locals can be found wandering and enjoying the cafes at all hours. But just by turning a corner, especially at night, I would suddenly find myself the only person around in a dead quiet street. It felt quiet and peaceful, never spooky or lonely, so it just seemed like a … Continue reading
The bridges of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Of the dozens of bridges that cross the Ljubljanica River as it winds its way through the heart of Slovenia's capital, four in particular are noteworthy. The Triple Bridge wasn't always a triple bridge. A stone arch bridge connected the two sides but became too congested with horses and people over time. In 1929, … Continue reading
Maribor, Slovenia
Maribor, in the northeast, is the second largest city in Slovenia after the capital. The Town Hall is located in the central square alongside a nice looking monument. Upon closer inspection, the column monument turned out to be the Plague Monument, dedicated to the memory of the 1/3 of the city's residents who died … Continue reading
Lake Bled & Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia
I had seen enough photos of Lake Bled and the picturesque island nestled at its far end to be really excited to arrive there. I was hoping to go whitewater rafting in the emerald green Soča River, take a long hike in Triglav National Park, and maybe do some rock climbing, too, except that it … Continue reading
Predjama Castle, Slovenia
Built on a cliff and partially inside of a cave, Predjama lives up to its name, meaning “in front of the cave.” Archeologists can confidently date aspects of the castle as far back as the 12th century, though there may have been a dwelling here even earlier. Regardless, nearly a thousand years later, Predjama remains … Continue reading
Postojnska Jama, Slovenia
Postojnska Jama is even more fun to visit than it is to say! This 20 plus kilometer series of caves is among Slovenia's most visited attractions. While Slovenia's karstic land means there are plenty of other caves in the country, the caves at Postojna are the biggest and most explored to date. These caves were … Continue reading
Koper, Slovenia
Leaving Izola, I missed my train by about 10 minutes which meant I spent the morning walking around nearby Koper for a few hours. Koper is a larger version of Izola: a busy harbor, popular sunbathing spots, outdoor cafes, winding streets. The main difference is that since it's that much closer to Italy and is … Continue reading
Izola, Slovenia
Smushed between Italy and Croatia, geography and history have permitted Slovenia a mere 42 kilometers of coastline. Incidentally, this is about the distance of a marathon. I don't know if the whole coast is pedestrian friendly–there are some serious looking commercial ports along the way–but I love the idea of eating breakfast in one country, … Continue reading