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3 June 2026
Cycling in Kranjska Gora: the top 5 routes in the Julian Alps
More than 200 km of cycle trails, a bike park and legendary mountain passes: here are the top 5 cycling routes around Kranjska Gora, in the Julian Alps — from the Fusine Lakes to the Vršič Pass — plus where to rent a bike.
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9 May 2026
Slovenia highway vignette in 2026: everything you need to know
Prices, where to buy it, traps to avoid: a complete guide to Slovenia's electronic motorway vignette by an expat who's been driving here for 15 years.
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8 May 2026
Soča 2026: a single €15 permit to paddle from Bovec to Tolmin
From 1 June 2026, a single €15 day permit replaces the patchwork of local authorisations on the Soča. Off-season discounts, season extended to 15 September: what changes for rafters and kayakers.
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20 March 2026
Slovenia by Electric Car: The Complete Green Road Trip Guide
Slovenia is ideal for electric vehicles: 1,000+ charging points, short distances and regenerative braking in the Alps. Complete guide for a successful green road trip.
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19 March 2026
Velika Planina: Slovenia's Most Beautiful Alpine Hike
An alpine plateau at 1,600 m with wooden shepherd huts, 360° views and a 2-hour loop accessible to everyone. My favourite hike in Slovenia.
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19 March 2026
The Slovenian Coast: Piran, Izola, Koper and the Secrets of the Shoreline
47 km of Adriatic coastline, three Venetian villages, salt pans and Mediterranean living. Slovenia has its own Riviera.
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19 March 2026
Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026: Hiša Franko Wins First 5 Toques, Complete Rankings
For the first time in Slovenia, Gault&Millau awards 5 toques to Hiša Franko by Ana Roš. Discover the complete 2026 rankings: Chef of the Year, new entries, and the 52 best Slovenian restaurants.
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14 March 2026
Sleeping at Lake Bohinj: 10 Authentic Accommodations in Nature
Alpine farms, wooden chalets, renovated villas: my selection of 10 accommodations around Lake Bohinj, all tested and approved.
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10 March 2026
Lake Bled: The Guide Without Tourist Traps
How to enjoy Bled without breaking the bank or falling into tourist traps. The best spots, the real addresses, the mistakes to avoid.
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7 March 2026
Piran in 24 Hours: Hour-by-Hour Guide
From arrival to midnight swim, here's how to experience Piran intensely in one day. Hour-by-hour itinerary with insider tips and restaurant recommendations.
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3 March 2026
10 Unusual Experiences You Can Only Do in Slovenia
From Kranj's Bitcoin roundabout to salt-marsh spa, here are 10 experiences you won't find anywhere else in Europe.
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28 February 2026
Bled vs Bohinj: Which Alpine Lake to Choose?
Complete comparison of Slovenia's two most famous lakes with stats, fun facts, activities, budget, and 20-year expat insights.
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Come to Slovenia from Quebec
Even if the majority of my readers come from France, I do not forget this pretty cousins (I know not… yet) province of Quebec (poke Marie Julie 🙂 I decided to take advantage of my research to reach this beautiful country, you’re going to, I hope, do the opposite way 🙂 Quite a few optio
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