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Top five glamping experiences in Slovenia
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Glamping has become increasing popular over the last decade or so, but how did it start, and where are some of the best resorts that might temp the most comfort-loving…
Bled Slovenia Paradise
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An alpine fairytale come to life f there was a tick sheet of things a tourist or traveller would want from a place based purely on aesthetics, it would probably…
Goriška Brda: Slovenia’s Tuscany
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Covering 72km2 of rolling hills between the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia’s foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour’s drive from Ljubljana. Often described as…
Top 10 must see Slovenia Attractions
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Most popular sights, top sightseeing, historical sites, and places with the best views Slovenia is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN). Its great cities…
Top 10 Slovene Photographers
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“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” — Aaron…
Top 10 Souvenirs from Slovenia
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When we travel, we usually want to get some little keepsakes that would remind us of the memories associated with the visited places once we are back home. We all…
Gostilna Krištof
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One of the dozen or so Slovene restaurants that are perennially in the running for the title of the finest dining in the country, Krištof can be found in the…
THE Slovenia Top 10 Winemakers in Slovenia
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Slovenia is a small country, but in recent years it has made a big name for itself in the world of wine. The country’s three distinct wine regions (and their…
Product of the month: The Slovenia Book-Top 100 Destinations
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June 2019: THE Slovenia Book is packed with tips and advice from our experienced foreign journalists who reside in the country. It doesn’t matter what type of trip you are…
Calendar of culinary and gastronomic events 2019
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May 2019 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards, Smlednik Evaluation of Upper Savinja Stomachs, Recica ob Savinji Rebula and Olive Oil Festival, Višnjevik Refošk Festival, Marezige Delicacies of Slovenian Farms, Ptuj Wine…
Gostilna Pri Lojzetu, Dvorec Zemono
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Dvorec Zemono, also known as Zemono Manor, is an exquisite 17th-century Palladian building in the village of Zemono, between Vipava and Ajdovščina. As well as the splendid architecture and frescoes,…
Restavracija Strelec
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Perched high up in the archer’s tower of the grand Ljubljana castle, Restavracija Strelec overlooks the city from a spectacular position. Strelec has both an inside and outside seating area,…
Slovenia – European Region of Gastronomy 2021
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Slovenia, alongside Portugal’s Coimbra, became the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 at a ceremony in Brussels on 8 October 2018, which was however a formality as the country’s bid was…
Forget to cook, get a book! 163 Top Slovenian Restaruants
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Ana Roš, The World’s Best Female Chef in 2017 is the amazing chef of Hiša Franko, who together with her husband Valter Kramar, who manages the front of house and is the…
Hiša Franko
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Roundly regarded by gourmands, amateur foodies, tourists and locals alike as one of best restaurants in the country, it’s not uncommon for diners to make the trip to Slovenia for…
Dvor Jezeršek
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Generally when a restaurant is awarded a title such as ‘Taste Slovenia – Culinary Centre’, you can be sure that what you will find within will tickle each and every…
Gostilna Pri kolovratu
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First opening its doors in 1836, Gostilna Pri Kolovratu specialises in traditional Slovene food – even using recipes from the first Slovene cookbook. Offering hearty meals, including Ljubljana žlikrofi with…
Gostilna Skaručna
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This tasty gostilna was opened in the village of the same name just north of Ljubljana by Slavko Žagar Sr back in 1975. To this day Skaručna has the reputation…
Gostilna Na Gradu
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Decidedly upmarket in appearance and service, the prices are surprisingly modest – especially given the truly unique location and dining experience that goes along with it. Na Gradu’s award-winning chefs…
Gostilna As
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One of Slovenia’s first truly world class designed restaurants when it opened its doors in the centre of Ljubljana some two decades ago, in the years since it hasn’t missed…
Gostilna Rajh
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In Murska Sobota, a city in northeastern Slovenia, lies a small, elegant family restaurant. With their recent renovations, Gostilna Rajh’s interior is now also a medley of both traditional Slovene…
