{"id":38807,"date":"2020-08-02T06:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-02T04:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=38807"},"modified":"2020-08-27T12:34:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:34:13","slug":"the-column-with-simone-b-michielen-four-hidden-treasures-and-one-disappointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/the-column-with-simone-b-michielen-four-hidden-treasures-and-one-disappointment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Column with Simone B. Michielen: Four hidden treasures and one disappointment"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a (former) guide in Slovenia, I thought I almost knew it all. And yes, almost was the word. Last week I went to the head of our chicken-shaped country which would not have been my favorite destination at all, if you would have asked me a few days before. But what a beautiful area it is! Vulcan landscape, hills, beautiful water springs, and an old castle in Grad with over 340 rooms, but only 4 they rent out for guests. Especially when it is closed for visitors it gives you an opportunity to feel as if you own the place. The parts that are still unfinished almost whisper the history and gives at least my imagination wings\u2026<\/p>

On our way up\nwe were lucky to pass the Steyer winery and we took the opportunity to taste a\nfew while we were there. Unannounced, but very welcome! I don\u2019t drink anymore,\nat least not even a percentage of what I once drank (I really had enough for 2,\nto be honest), but for a good glass of white I am happy to make an exception.<\/p>