Going to spend about 6 days in Slovania.Any advice appreciated. Also anyone visited Postojna and/or Skocjan caves and any opinions on which is better or are both worth seeing.

We are moving to Slovenia in two weeks. It is a beautiful country and well worth seeing. You could use Ljubljana as a base and visit Postojna Caves from there. It is about a 45 minute drive. I also recommend Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and Piran. <BR>again, all are about an hour away. I haven't visited the eastern portion of Slovenia yet, but may have the opportunity before you go. When are you traveling?<BR><BR>If you like hiking, explore Triglav National Park and the Soca River Valley. They are drop dead gorgeous. Another thing to do is visit the Lippizzan (sp). I haven't been yet but they are supposed to be very worthwhile.<BR><BR>I have visited Postojna caves and they are very worthwhile, esp. ona sweltering summer day! I can't compare to the other caves as I haven't visited them yet.<BR><BR>Ok...any specific questions, feel free to post.<BR>Cheers,<BR>Jan<BR>

<BR>I am afraid I cannot comment on the caves. As to any help, here is a list of web sites I think useful.<BR><BR>Welcome to Europe.<BR><BR>[email protected]<BR><BR>h ttp://www.slovenia-tourism.si/eindex.htm<BR>?Browse websites? at foot of http://si.orientation.com/en/home.html<BR>Mostly in Slovenian: http://www.matkurja.com/<BR>http://www.travel-library.com/europe/slovenia/<BR>http://www.budgettravel.com/slovenia.htm<BR>http://www.rob-rah.com/<BR>Links for government, economics, universities and culture: http://www.ssees.ac.uk/dirctory.htm<BR><BR>Art, architecture, food, cultural experiences, hiking and other matters. http://www.centraleurope.com/country/country.php3<BR>Ljubljana: http://www.ljubljana.si/where/welcome.htm<BR><BR>Maribor: http://www.maribor.si/turizem/zzt/indexan.htm<BR>Long Travelogues by a middle aged American couple, with trip-planning tips: http://www.thetravelzine.com<BR><BR>From The Independent<BR>Hairy bears! The dormice have fled 15 February 2003<BR>In Slovenia no one swears not even the tiny rodents who are hunted for their fur<BR>48 Hours in: Ljubljana 27 April 2002<BR>Ljubljana is the new Prague, darling 07 October 2001<BR>You should have seen the one I caught on the Trebuscica 07 October 2001<BR>Slovenian marbled trout inhabit the rivers of the Soca Valley.<BR>One hour from: Slovenia 19 January 2003 Pop in for cocktails at the hotel du lac<BR>http://travel.independent.co.uk/europe/eastern/.<BR><BR>Bus services, links, in English: http://prevozi.skavt.net/avtobusi-eng.html<BR>Rail: http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/Anglesko/meni_sz.htm<BR>

Swanny - I can't compare the two, but the Postojna caves were quite superb.<BR>For some views have a look at:<BR><BR>http://www.postojnska-jama.si/<BR><BR>Steve

We visited Slovenia last may.The Logarski Dolina is a canyon with a beatiful waterfall.We stayed at Farmhouse Lenar.Very inexpensive,nice place.We also visited a ww 2 hospital located in a canyon near Cervko.This ia 2 hour drive from Bled.Slovenia was a joy.Very friendly helpful people.Very beautiful scenery.

Thank you for all your advice. I will be travelling in mid june and will be using trains and busses, I plan to stay at bled and also see the caves. Have heard that accommodation can be a bit pricey. Is this true.<BR><BR>Cheers