Slovenia is not a country that often pops up at the top of travel wishlists, but these are the countries that often take us by surprise for their natural beauty, intriguing history, and hospitable locals - mostly, because the expectations were almost non-existent, or perhaps you really had heard little about it. I read about … Continue reading How to spend a long weekend in Slovenia
Ljubljana really has it all. Even in the old town, the centre of the city, amongst the seriousness of brilliant architecture by Plečnik, the examples of Art Nouveau and neo-classical buildings, you feel the tunes of youth, of newness - a city that has kept its respect for the old without stopping to move beyond … Continue reading The quirky side of Ljubljana
Nature is a mighty artist and certainly in Bled, the Vintgar Gorge is just one of the thousands of examples of masterpieces created and created every day. Have rocks as your canvas and water as you brush. The water in this case has a name - it is a river, the Radovna. The gorge slithers … Continue reading The Vintgar Gorge, Nature did it again
"This is where you get the best view of the lake", the host at Vila Alpina said, marking the spot with a blue pen in the tourist map of Bled he was about to hand over to me, "If you go up to the castle, is the second best view, but here's the best". So, … Continue reading Hiking Mala Osojnica for the best view of Lake Bled, Slovenia
Blue as a sapphire, it doesn't even look natural. I can assure you my photos have no colour enhancement. There are so many pictures of the blue lake with the tiny island in the middle, the church's tower being the stand-out element of it. A picturesque scenery, surrounded by mountains. You may also have seen … Continue reading Walking around Lake Bled, Slovenia
The Winged Bone 