Quick Slovenian History
In the previous blog, we learned about where Slovenia is located, which gave it more trouble than stability. Now, we’ll learn more about its political history. People have inhabited the region of Slovenia for over 250,000 years. The oldest found whistle (250,000 years old). Photo:...
57 Shades of Green
Slovenia is one of the greenest countries in the world. Green means springtime, freshness, and hope. Green, the color of life, renewal, nature, and energy, is associated with growth, harmony, safety, fertility, and environmental awareness. On the other hand, green can also represent...
Hiking Mt. Begunjščica Will Change Your Perspective
At 2060 m (6759 ft), Mt. Begunjscica features one of the most beautiful views of Lake Bled and Mt. Triglav. There are many paths to the summit, but I really like the circular path: starting at the Ljubelj pass, crossing the ski resort...
Mediterranean and olive oil tasting
The Alps are appealing to me, but the Mediterranean has its own charm, too. Warmer weather, the salty aroma of the Adriatic Sea, and intriguing dining makes the body, soul, and taste buds very happy. [caption id="attachment_7030" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Piran and take-away food from...
Slovenia? Where on Earth is This Place?
Slovenia is a small country, and no one knows where it is. Some people think Slovenia is in eastern Europe. They’re partially correct, because the language is Slavic, like Russian, Czech, Romanian, etc. But geographically, Slovenia is not quite eastern European. Formerly, Slovenia was part...
About the Slovenian Language and How to Pronounce “Ljubljana”?
When you come to a country, you must know how to pronounce the name of the capital city. Here is how to pronounce "Ljubljana" :). Slovenian, the first recorded Slavic language, is one of the most archaic languages in Europe. Here are 9 facts...
Hidden Spots in European Green Gem – Slovenia
Have you heard of Slovenia? No? Let me tell you about it. Slovenia is the only European country which contains the word “love” in its name. The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana, is a variation of “ljubljena,” which means “beloved.” Slovenia, a small country with only...
A Birthday’s Gift
For my birthday I gave myself a great present: a hiking trip to the Slovenian Alps. When I was a child, I would gaze upon Košuta Ridge every day from my parents’ house. It never occurred to me to actually go there, to...
360 View From Kamnik Pass
At 1846 m (6115 ft), the mountain pass Kamniško sedlo is named after the medieval town of Kamnik. The starting point is the Kamniška Bistrica hut, where you can also see the beautiful river Kamniška Bistrica. Kamniška Bistrica Hut (Photo: PD Matica) Well, when Škof...
Is A Picture Worth A Thousand Words?
August is a great time for hiking. Some might think that it can be too hot, but if you start early in the morning, shorts are not enough. I decided to take a break from stress and went hiking for three days. Our guide...