Tag: travel with locals

Herbal walks- hiking in the nature Herbal walks in the nature are a pleasure for your soul, nose and eyes. Why do I like herbal walks so much??? I love hiking. And I love nature. When the spring arrives to Goriska region (usually at the end of February/beginning of March), you find me in the …

Goriska brda, a fairytale region on the western part of Slovenia, has established some amazing hiking trails in the past few years. I grew up in Soca valley which is only a hill away from Goriska brda. My parents introduced me to hiking when I was a little girl. In the spring time we hiked the hills in …

Rebula and Olive oil festival Come and check Rebula and Olive Oil Festival in April! When: mid April Where: Višnjevik, Goriška Brda At this years’ festival in Višnjevik you are invited to see the crowning of the 3rd Rebula Queen. But nevertheless I need to mention also the oldest and toughest of all women from …

I am in love with hiking Slovenian trails. Hiking Sabotin hill is one among them. Width:45,98846°N Length: 13,63465°E First mentioned in 1370 – almost 650 years ago! In written sources the hill above Solkan was first mentioned in 1370 as „Saluatin“. Some say that the name derives from „Salbotin“ for which the basis is the …

Come and explore Soca valley cuisine Traveling around Soca valley is about outdoor adventure activities so as it is about trying different local food from Soca valley. One of them is frika. Soca valley is based on rich culinary traditions. It is home of delicious local flavours of Tolminc cheese (Tolminski sir), Bovec cheese (Bovški …