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  1. brambora avatar

    RE: General Itinerary help

    by brambora 14 September 2011

    Hi there, I hope you will make it over to the Czech Republic, since it is in the heart of Europe, and if you do, maybe consider (in addition…

  2. everbrite avatar

    RE: Working this part of the world..!

    by everbrite 14 September 2011

    Since UK and Irish passport holders can work throughout the EU without special work permits, as an Australian you won't find it easy to…

  3. Snelly35 avatar

    Re: Anyone at Oktoberfest - last weekend?

    by Snelly35 13 September 2011

    Sorry, I didn't mention, but I am also in my 20s and its my first time in Europe. Although I do have a friend in Slovenia that I am going…

  4. Snelly35 avatar

    Re: Anyone at Oktoberfest - last weekend?

    by Snelly35 13 September 2011

    Hey Sarah, I was thinking about heading to Oktoberfest at the same time! I will be in Slovenia traveling before and was planning on taking…

  5. tromboni avatar

    plitvice lakes and istria

    by tromboni 12 September 2011

    I am planning atrip to Croatia.. I will be travellingin Novemeber. I fly into Zagreb. I plan on taking a bus to Plivitice Lakes from…

  6. WaterhazardJack avatar

    RE: Seeking trip advice (1.5 days) - from Bled (Slovenia)

    by WaterhazardJack 11 September 2011

    +-is it worthwhile to just head to Ljubljana and explore the capital for the 1.5 days?+ That's what I would do...you can also use one…

  7. Partireeunpomorire avatar

    Re: Zagreb or Ljubljana to Trieste

    by Partireeunpomorire 05 September 2011

    Whether a Croatian car rental firm will let you take the car to Slovenia (or even to Italy) is a matter to be discussed with the rental…

  8. Vinaybhatia7 avatar

    LA to SFO on PCH 1 in Oct over 4 nites - where to stop ???

    by Vinaybhatia7 04 September 2011

    My wife and me (without the kids!!!) are planning a road trip from LA to SFO in end Oct. I wanted help on where I can stay, stuff to…

  9. richiavo avatar

    RE: Trieste

    by richiavo 04 September 2011

    Fwoggie you got me intrigued so I checked Skyscanner and there are no direct flights to either Frankfurt airports from Trieste. Op if…

  10. selfguideslovenia avatar

    RE: Cycling in the Julian Alps for 1 week

    by selfguideslovenia 01 September 2011

    Everywhere you have camping sites, you also have rooms. Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska gora and Bovec are tourist places, there are info offices…

  11. mstoddard avatar

    Re: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by mstoddard 01 September 2011

    Thank you for the advice! That all sounds fanstastic! We'll definitely have to fit some of that in. Thanks again!

  12. fearofbirds avatar

    Ljubljana to Tel Aviv - best way to do it?

    by fearofbirds 01 September 2011

    Hi, I am hoping to get from Ljubljana (in Slovenia) to Tel Aviv in January next year. The flights are really expensive though, so i'm…

  13. scottwoodley avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by scottwoodley 01 September 2011

    p.s. Watch out for the transport connections... we had to wait a couple of times for a few hours as trains/buses often don't meet up if…

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    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by scottwoodley 01 September 2011

    Just got back from Slovenia yesterday... spent 2 weeks travelling round... Piran, Skocjan Caves, Llubljana, Bled and Bohinj. It's a great…

  15. Joseshka avatar

    Cycling in the Julian Alps for 1 week

    by Joseshka 31 August 2011

    Hi, I'm heading to Slovenia for a week on a bicycle trip around the Julian Alps. Here is the route I came up with basically: http://www.b…

  16. Joseshka avatar

    RE: Cycling for a week in Julian Alps

    by Joseshka 31 August 2011

    Hi! I know it's been 4 years since this post was opened! Anyway, I'm considering heading to Slovenia to cycle for a week in the Julian…

  17. acbr avatar

    RE: Slovenian Rail Website?

    by acbr 30 August 2011

    I'm not too sure if you can book tickets on the website, if that's what you're referring to? I couldn't find anywhere to book in advance…

  18. ballss avatar

    Slovenian Rail Website?

    by ballss 29 August 2011

    For booking international rail travel from Slovenia, everything points to this website: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si which doesn't appear…

  19. trent84 avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by trent84 29 August 2011

    I would spend time on the Islands nearby and in Dubrovnik itself. Its a good little town with plenty to do.

  20. mstoddard avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by mstoddard 28 August 2011

    Thanks, Trent, for the reminder about booking a hostel in advance for Oktoberfest. And everybody, thank you for your suggestions! It…

  21. trent84 avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by trent84 28 August 2011

    19 days is not a lot of time. It will go quite fast. Its not about quantity but more about quality! Taking your time means you will see…

  22. mattlv avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by mattlv 28 August 2011

    Why stay with one country? She has 19 days. That's a long time. European countries are small. She has plenty of time to see everything…

  23. trent84 avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by trent84 28 August 2011

    Do Oktoberfest. I think thats fine. Be sure to book accom now. Remember Oktoberfest goes from Late september to Early October. The 17th…

  24. mattlv avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by mattlv 27 August 2011

    I highly recommend Ljubljana. I think your itinerary is fine for 19 days. You don't need 3 days in each place. You could spend 1-2 in…

  25. mstoddard avatar

    RE: Croatia, Slovenia, Austria in 19 days. Must-see places and places to skip?

    by mstoddard 27 August 2011

    I didn't think about the reduced service. Thank you for bringing that to my attention! Maybe we will consider just croatia, though we…

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