Tag: local experience

Each spring the mountainside above ironwork town of Jesenice turns into the white snow-like carpet of narcissi, wild-growing daffodils. The first foothills start blooming in late April/early May while the long slopes of Mt. Golica, which is often called the mountain of daffodils, are carpeted with wild daffodils in full bloom later in May. Planina …

Slovenia offers many special sleeping places for families with babies. Do you agree that despite becoming a parent traveling should not stop? During the maternity leave which in Slovenia lasts 1 year we explored different parts of Slovenia and we slept in unusual accommodation facilities. 7 special sleeping places in Slovenia for families with babies …

Foraging wild edibles and medicinal plants at Herbal Rooms Homestay starts every year in the spring time, mainly late February. This is the time when the nature awakes and turns green. In our herbal garden around 30 different medicinal plants are planted and each of them has a name written in Slovene and Latin language …

Soca valley railway experience is unique experience in Slovenia that connects Julian Alps and Adriatic Sea. This three-hour-long train ride on the 89-kilometers section of the line from Gorenjska region (Jesenice) to Primorska region (Nova Gorica) is a spectacular adventure of Slovenia’s upland highlights, numerous gorges, bridges and tunnels so as picturesque mountain villages along …

Easter in Slovenia is for sure the greatest Christian holiday and a culinary gathering of the whole family. It is a truly festive time when family gets together. Easter traditions in Slovenia are vibrant. Easter time begins with 40-days fasting period. Holy week is accompanied by vibrant folks habits and customs. Everything starts with Palm …