Tag: travel with locals

Spending winter time in Soca valley? Soca valley is a real winter wonderland to be explored and not to ignore. Soca valley is a region worth a visit during the long winter months. Go skiing, enjoy the silence of the snow-covered landscape, treat yourself with a local cuisine and visit the festivals in the region. By the way, …

I met Urban, the local guide, in the city center of Idrija. With his 4×4 car we hit the road to Vojsko plateau where you can find the highest lying village of Primorska region. We were following Kanomljica river. We stopped our car by the bridge from where we could admire Idrijca marble trouts. “The …

Begunje na Gorenjskem is a small town close to Bled. It offers many natural and cultural attractions to visit. There are not many tourists so experience Begunje na Gorenjskem before the crowds explore it! Avoid the hustle and bustle of charming Bled and experience Begunje na Gorenjskem. Castle Kamen Castle Kamen was already mentioned in …

Experience Idria town and its rich natural and cultural heritage. The mercury mine in Idrija, which was operating until 1995, made the town world famous. Since 2012 Idrija town has been on the UNESCO world heritage list together with the Spanish mercury mine in Almadén. Both mines are by far the largest mercury mines in the world. …

Vipavski kriz is a tiny picturesque village in Vipava valley with narrow cobblestone streets called gase, well preserved colorful houses, castle with a castle cellar, Capuchin monastery (the latest building which was built in 17th century!) and 2 churches. Once it was the smallest town in Hapsburg monarchy (but today the 2nd smallest town in …