Slovenia Travel Guide

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Slovenia may be the best-kept secret in Europe. Just half the size of Switzerland, the country is often treated as fly-over—or drive-through—territory by travelers heading to better-known places in Croatia or Italy. That's good news for anyone choosing Slovenia as a destination in its own right. It means fewer crowds—even in the peak summer touring months—fewer hassles, and in many ways a more authentic travel experience.

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Slovenia Hotels

Don't expect Slovenia to be a cheap option; lodging prices are similar to what you see in Western Europe, and with the euro soaring in value, prices will...read more

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Slovenia Restaurants

Slovenia's prime contribution to dining has got to be the gostilna, essentially an inn or tavern but cleaner, warmer, and more inviting than the English...read more

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Things To Do in Slovenia

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  • Slovenian Cuisine

    At first glance, Slovenian cuisine looks a little like fusion food since it melds elements of Italian, Hungarian, Austrian, and Balkan cooking—often... Read more

  • There's More to Zlikrofi Than Meets the Eye

    Slovenian cooking may seem fairly simple at first, but there's often a lot more work that goes on behind the scenes than you might think. If... Read more

  • Wine & Spirits

    Slovenes enjoy drinking and produce some excellent wines, but very little of the total output is exported. You can tour the three main wine regions... Read more

  • Slovenia and Hemingway?

    The American writer Ernest Hemingway is not someone you normally associate with Slovenia. His terrain usually runs more to bullfights and elephant... Read more

  • If You Have 3 Days

    If you have limited time, take one day to discover the Old Town of Ljubljana. For the next two days, choose between the mountains or the coast... Read more

  • If You Have 5 Days

    For a longer stay, combine the two optional itineraries listed above. Spend the first day and night exploring Ljubljana's Old Town before making... Read more

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