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Travel guides, tips and stories about Slovenia by Patrick Faust, French expat since 2004.
19 June 2013
Easiest and cheapest way to travel to Slovenia
As a small country, Slovenia only has one international airport, Airport Joze Pucnik, 30 km from Ljubljana. And there are only two low-cost airlines flying to Ljubljana, Easy Jet and Wizzair, which makes Slovenia quite an expensive destination to fly to. So, what can you do? Airports near Slovenia
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17 June 2013
MUSIC FREAKS GATHERING : 23.-25.8.2013 , Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia
Open air festival of Electronic Music @ Lake Farovec, Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia TECHNO, HARDTECHNO – HARDSTYLE, HARDCORE – DRUM’N’BASS, DUBSTEP Summer time uncovers good music, hot bodies and pure outdoor pleasure. So join us in August for the greatest weekend of your life
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16 June 2013
Ljubljana city break
You will find a wide choice of hotels, hostels, apartments, guesthouses and campsites in Ljubljana and its suburbs. Among the boutique hotels in the city centre: the Allegro, Lesar, Antiq, the well-located Slon Best Western, the Celica hostel in a former prison, and the luxurious Antiq Palace.
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11 June 2013
Lipica Stud Farm
You will find Lipica Stud Farm by the Italian border, in the picturesque Karst region. This ancient stud farm, named after the linden trees that we find all over the area (linden means « lipa » in Slovene language), was founded in 1580 when Archduke Charles of Habsburg decided to build a royal stud
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6 June 2013
More tips for visiting Ljubljana
After writing all about Ljubljana’s origin, sightseeing, accommodation and transport, I want to share with you a few more tips what else is there to see and do in Ljubljana, especially in summer time. My favorite spots in Ljubljana Ljubljanica river: strolling along the river on a sunny day ex
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5 June 2013
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia
Ljubljana (meaning « the beloved » in Slovenian language) is the capital of Slovenia with only 280.000 inhabitants. Situated between Vienna and Venice, at the crossroad of important transport routes, Ljubljana has been an important settlement for traders and armies for centuries. Today Ljubljana is
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29 May 2013
Bohinj Lake in Triglav National Park
Travellers as well as Slovenes love coming to the magnificent Julian Alps for hiking, cycling, kayaking or simply enjoying the nature. There is only 80 km from Ljubljana to Bled and another 25 km to Bohinjska Bistrica, the centre of Bohinj valley, on the edge of Triglav National Park. If you like th
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25 May 2013
Reggae Festival in Tolmin, Slovenia
If you are not a metal music lover, there is another festival in Soca valley this year that you might prefer. Overjam International Reggae Festival is moving to Tolmin this year for its second edition. If you enjoy reggae, do not miss coming to Tolmin between 14th and 17th August 2013. Tolmin is sit
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25 May 2013
MetalDays in Tolmin, Slovenia
One of the most known festivals of the metal music in Europe is happening in Tolmin, Slovenia between 21st and 27th July 2013. Every year during the festival, the population of Tolmins doubles. Tolmin is situated by two mountain rivers, Soca and Tolminka, in the West of Slovenia, towards Italian bor
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24 May 2013
Rent-a-car in Slovenia: compare different offers and book with Auto Europe
Slovenia is a small country, so if you would like to visit different regions, the best way to experience the towns and the countryside is by car. Whether you are flying to Ljubljana or to the neigbouring airports, you can rent a car at the airport, but it is easier and cheaper to search for …
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20 May 2013
Hiking and walking around Ljubljana
You are spending some time in Ljubljana and you are looking to discover new places in the area? For walking, cycling or just enjoying the nature? Here are a few ideas where to go: 1. Roznik is the most known hill in Ljubljana. You can take a short walk from the town centre towards Tivoli … Lir
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14 May 2013
Cooking Traditional Foods in Slovenia
You will be travelling around Slovenia and you would like to learn more about the local traditions and local foods? Join our cooking classes in the Slovene countryside. We are offering you a real life experience at the local farms. You can learn how to bake bread in a traditional way, how to make a
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