Tag: local experience

Hilly wineland of Brda region, the hidden corner of Western Slovenia, with its rolling hills, hilltop villages, vineyard terraces is unique part of Slovenia fortunately (still) neglected by tourist flow and mass tourism. Due to award winning wines (believe it or not, but Brda region has the highest number of medals in wine industry per …

Slovenj Gradec is the oldest and one of the prettiest towns in Koroska (Carinthia) region which lies on the crossroads between different paths. It offers a great base for exploring Koroska region. In 1989 Slovenj Gradec got awarded by UN with the honorable title, The Peace Messenger City. My top 10 things to do in …

Laufarija, one of the most recognizable traditional carnival groups in Slovenia that hold its own unique rite of spring, takes place in Cerkno. The “Laufarija” of Cerkno has been taking place for centuries according to unwritten rules and plays an important element of local identity. In Cerkno town the carnival spirit actually starts on the …

Slovenia is attractive destination for filming. Millions of film lovers around the world got a glimpse of the magic beauty of Soca river once “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian” Caspian were filmed in Soca valley in the summer 2007. Soca river, one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe (and in the world I …

Jezersko, a charming alpine valley, is (still) unknown, unspoilt and scenic region which can be reached in 50 minutes from Ljubljana. It lies at the foothills of the Kamnik – Savinja Alps and the Karavanke range. Believe it or not, Jezersko is Slovenia’s first mountaineering village part of Bergsteiger Dorfer Association of Mountain Villages. What to see and do …