Osmica Open Door Local Restaurant

Osmica Open Door Local Restaurant or shortly osmica is a temporary local restaurant/tavern in Vipava valley and Karst region. Twice per year farmers open their doors for eight days and welcome guests with wine and traditional homemade specialties. This custom attracts visitors every year from far and beyond and is for sure a traditional gourmet …

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Beekeeping in Slovenia

Slovenia is a country of excellent beekeepers. Beekeeping in Slovenia is one of the oldest traditional activities and important part of Slovenia’s identity, natural and cultural heritage. To be Slovenian means to be a beekeeper. Slovenia is a homeland of beekeepers and apiculture. Do not be surprised by the fact that there are 5 beekeepers per 1000 …

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Ljubljana for families with babies

Is Ljubljana suitable for families with babies? Yes, it is. Ljubljana has been my home town for the past 10 years. I love living here because its city center is easily reached by foot. At the end of September we became parents of little Lucija. Our life changed a bit (not dramatically!) and we got …

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Beer fountain in Žalec, Slovenia

Beer fountain a dream for all beer enthusiasts Beer fountain is a dream for all beer lovers, right? The first beer fountain in Europe was open in September 2016 in Slovenia. It takes place in Žalec town in Lower Savinja region, the valley of green gold. The picturesque town with its long and rich brewing tradition …

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Hitchhiking Museum in Slovenia

Have you ever heard of hitchhiking museum? Are you a hitchhiker? Well, you don’t need to be one to visit the first hitchhiker museum in Slovenia. This year it is based in Bled after Kanal in 2014 and Ljubljana in 2015. Miran Ipavec, hitchhiking enthusiast and storyteller, former mayor of Kanal ob Soči (he attended …

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