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Some Notes on Slovenia

by dick_dangerous 06 May 2012

Hi all, I sought some advice for a recent trip to Slovenia and Croatia so thought I'd share some tips on the resulting holiday! Sloven…
RE: Italy and Slovenia 9 day honeymoon

by cikaloka 02 May 2012

Hi, I am Slovenian and Tourist guide There is a lot to see and do in Slovenia. Don`t miss Bohinj lake, do some hiking around (to Kom…
RE: montegero+slovenia

by Fedr 23 April 2012

Somebody asked for the top 5 things in Slovenia in another post, so I am copying my answer... Here are the top 5 tourist highlights of…
RE: top five list of slovenia

by Fedr 23 April 2012

Here are the top 5 tourist highlights of Slovenia: Ljubljana (the capital) Postojna cave (nature's masterpiece) Lake Bled (island church…
RE: Croatia/Slovenia itinery suggestions

by Fedr 18 January 2012

I am glad you keep increasing the time you are dedicating to Ljubljana/Slovenia :-) There's of course plenty more to see in Slovenia…
RE: A Second Trip to Slovenia

by Fedr 15 December 2011

My suggestion: on the way from Istria, you can visit either of the famous caves (Škocjan or Postojna), then continue via Idrija (a great…
Re: Slovenia highlights for an 11 year old girl

by Fedr 07 July 2011

With an eleven year old: Postojna cave and Predjama castle are definitely worth a visit, Idrija is also not far from there, a lovely place…
RE: Two Week East/Central Europe Itenerary for Review :)

by Fedr 02 July 2011

In Slovenia, you shouldn't miss the Škocjanske jame caves (UNESCO listed) and Idrija (UNESCO candidate), and in Slovenia pretty much everyth…
RE: Unique Local Foods, etc.

by mr_sneaky 21 June 2011

There are many traditional local dishes worth trying. If you happen to drive past the town of Idrija I recommend a local dish called Žlikrof…
cool campsite in Slovenia

by TonyG44 15 June 2011

Hello I am looking for nice campsites, with space and nature, not a caravan site for a small campervan I know a lovely site at Pobella…
RE: Cycling in August Slovenia or Italy?

by mr_sneaky 11 May 2011

I definitely recommend Slovenia - especially in August. I think central and western part would be the best for you. As #1 suggested N…
RE: Slovenia cycle plan 2011 Ljubljana - Bovec loop

by mojcek 08 January 2011

Plenty of questions in one post. First of all, one week is a lot of time for this route, so you can easily stop at places that interest…
RE: Julian Alps over Christmas

by igor 07 September 2009

Bohinj is indeed a nice place, Vogel is good suggestion, but there will be snow around there, so don't count on hiking without winter…
RE: Help with itinerary 9 days in Slovenia then transport to Zagreb

by Katjaaa 02 February 2008

I too recommend a rent-a-car. Slovenia isn't that big, but the transfers aren't the best in the world, I am sad to say. I agree with…
RE: Help with itinerary 9 days in Slovenia then transport to Zagreb

by travelbug101 10 January 2008

When adding up all the bus and train tickets for 2 of you (don't know how many "we" means) plus all the time lost (like spending most…
Re: Day Trip to Idrija

by jasmina3000 01 December 2007

Hi, for a day trip I would reccomend day trip to Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj - very easily accessible with bus from Ljubljana (85 km from…
Day Trip to Idrija

by amhwgo1398 22 November 2007

Hi, rewheels,

bus: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/vozni_eng.php?uIfr=1
train: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/
Idrija…
Day Trip to Idrija

by rewheels 22 November 2007

What public transport is available to make a day trip from Ljubljana to Idrija?

Is there somewhere else one should visit on the…
Trip to Slovenia

by gingerpimpernel 08 June 2007

I absolutely love Slovenia. The Slovenes are in my opinion the friendliest and most welcoming people I've met anywhere.

Ljubljana…
posh hotels in slovenia

by Beni 04 June 2007

Hi,

the only 5* hotels on the coast are in the nearby resort of Portoroz:
- Grand hotel Metropol
- Grand hotel Palace
-…
Boutique Hotels in Lake/Mountain areas

by NSCGardner 20 January 2007

I would recommend the Villa Preseren (on the shores of Lake Bled, to be sure, but nonetheless a small and very pleasant place). Then my…