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A small, peaceful, and totally gorgeous Slavic country once part of Yugoslavia, alpine Slovenija is chock-full of spectacular scenery and historic cities and towns, along with some pretty swell skiing.

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Nova Gorica is one of 2025´s European Capitals of Culture

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…

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Loving Ljubljana, Slovenia's 'City of Dragons'

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! …

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Ana Roš, the chef who put Slovenia on the world's culinary map

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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48 hours in Ljubljana - perfect for history & nature lovers

With quaint medieval and pretty Austro-Hungarian buildings lining the Ljubljanica river, its hill-top castle, and surrounding Alpine mountains, Ljubljana is one of the most picturesque capitals in Europe. It is also one of the most advanced when it comes to sustainability, turning congested inner-city streets into pedestrian walkways and implementing bike and electric car-share schemes to get even more cars off the road. We visited Ljubljana, Slovenia in May 2019 and discovered a proud, green,…

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María José February 25, 2025 at 11:57am

I have long been curious about Slovenia, and this article about the country listing the country among this year´s hot destinations leads me to finally get serious about planning a trip https://www.businessinsider.com/best-trips-to-book-for-2025-underra...

The 6 underrated destinations travel planners say will be popular in 2025

Instead of taking another cruise or going to Paris, travel planner are booking their clients trips to Indonesia and Slovenia for next year.
Dave Acton December 12, 2024 at 11:04pm

Caught this in the Times just the other day, and I must say, it´s now on my bucket list for 2025! https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/europe-travel/slovenia...

This spectacular tiny country is returning to its glory days

Slovenia, with its towering mountains and tumbling waterfalls, is back in the spotlight thanks to gorgeous new lakeside hotels — and its perennial al…
Jordan Simon July 31, 2024 at 7:21pm

I did not know this, interesting to learn: https://www.forbes.com/sites/annabel/2023/03/22/slovenias-next-wine...

Slovenia’s Next Wine Region To Know Is Styria

Still up-and-coming, Slovenia's Styria wine region—known locally as Štajerska—is home to some excellent small wineries and a growing number of ambit…
Max Pesling February 29, 2024 at 6:51pm

A cool read from Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/first-time-guide-to-slovenia-...

First-timer's guide to Slovenia's coast

Every reason you need to book a trip there immediately.
Dave Acton January 31, 2024 at 2:38pm

I´m a regular reader of the UK Giardian, and was interested to see how bullish they are on Slovenia: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/07/balkan-holidays-euro...

Wild east: five Balkn discover for your next holiday

Done Spain, Italy and Greece? These countries offer spectacular landscapes, unspoilt swimming spots, ancient towns – and affordable prices
Jordan Simon November 30, 2023 at 8:11pm

Another tip of the hat to the Julian Alps, this time from CNN: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/slovenia-julian-alps/index.html

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David Paul Appell September 29, 2023 at 11:02am

In its look at best foliage destinations outside the USA, the Wall Street Journal cites the Juliana Trai in the Julian Alpsl: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/where-to-see-fall-foliage-inte...

New England, New Schmengland! Where to Find the Most Stunning Fall Foliage Outside the U.S.

Would you fly overseas to do some world-class leaf-peeping? Before you answer, consider these six dazzling destinations—and factor in post-hike hot-s…
John Kipper June 14, 2022 at 9:58am

A new exhibition at the Narodni Muzej Slovenije in Ljubljana of some of the international collection of a wealthy Slovenian family, promised to include Picasso, van Gogh, Matisse, and Chagall, has been cancelled because it's though that a number of paintings are forgeries: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/10/national-museum-of-sl...
Northeast News March 25, 2010 at 2:33pm

Rick Steves says the next IT places are in eastern Europe. Is this an exaggeration or reality? http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-0323-steves-20100323,0...
David Paul Appell January 1, 2010 at 7:56pm

Slovenia gets a shout-out in this week's Triaptini blog post surveying hot destinations in 2010. Check it out!

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