A small and totally gorgeous Balkan Slavic country once part of Yugoslavia, alpine Slovenija is chock-full of spectacular scenery; historic cities and towns (starting of course with capital Ljubjlana); a beautiful, lesser-known riviera; and some pretty swell skiing.
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Europa.tipsMuch of this small Balkan is very Alpine – as in, its Julian Alps make up the southeastern part of Europe´s Alps – and boasts more than a dozen ski resorts, but four main ones. Read post
Read more…Eleassar By contrast, this town of around 13,000 was established only in 1947, after World War II, when a border was established between Gorizia and its outlying districts, which were ceded to Yugoslavia. And it´s developed into a vibrant modern city which nonetheless retains a number of historic landmarks well worth a visit. They include the Renaissance Kromberk Castle, with richly adorned interiors and home to the Goriška Museum, of regional history and culture; the early-17th-century…
Read more…kasto80 One of Iberia's newest destinations, with direct flights from Madrid during the summer, Slovenia is a little jewel of an Alpine country, once part of communist Yugoslavia and now a prosperous member of the European Union, landlocked between Italy, Austria, and Croatia. Today we're focussing on its handsome capital Ljubljana, whose gracious architecture, lovely green spaces, laid back vibe, and tasty food make this an under-the-radar treat to experience. So here's a little intro! …
Read more…Slovenian cuisine is having a moment, and I just came across this BBC article about a Slovenian chef whose restaurant Hiša Franko in the alpine Soča Valley received the country's first Michelin stars. It's well worth a read! http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210211-ana-ros-the-chef-who-put-slovenia-on-the-map
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