Piran, Slovenia
September 2, 2026: Piran is a resort town in southwestern Slovenia on the Gulf of Piran on the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the three major towns of Slovenian Istria. A bilingual city, with population speaking both Slovene and Italian, Piran is known for its medieval architecture, with narrow streets and compact houses. Piran…
Smartno, Slovenia
August 31, 2026: The entire village of Smartno, Slovenia has been declared a cultural heritage monument. The village is located in the geographical center of the Gorizia Hills, on a hill and surrounded by defensive walls. We started our visit of Smartno by walking through its entrance gate. The village’s skyline is dominated by the…
Kobarid, Slovenia
August 31, 2026: Kobarid is known as a hub of information about the World War I Soča Front (with an excellent WWI museum, a hilltop Italian mausoleum, and a nearby World War I Outdoor Museum). In its main square, there is a statue of the beloved Slovenian priest/poet Simon Gregorcic who came from the Soča…
Julian Alps, Slovenia
August 30, 2026: Today we drove from Lake Bled to and over the Julian Alps, across Vršič Pass, then descended into the Soča Valley, staying the night in Kobarid. On the Way to the Julian Alps On the way to the Julian Alps, we made a few stops. The first one was in Dovje, where…
Lake Bled, Slovenia
August 29, 2026: Pletna Boat to Bled Island (Blejski otok) In the late afternoon we walked from our Lake Bled accommodation to Lake Bled to take a Pletna Boat to Bled Island (Blejski otok). The views on Lake Bled from the Pletna Boat were spectacular. Finally, after about a 25-minute Pletna Boat ride, we docked…
Radovljica, Slovenia
August 29, 2026: Radovljica is a well-preserved medieval old town in northwestern Slovenia, sitting on a river terrace above the Sava River just a short distance from Lake Bled. It’s famous for its Apicultural Museum (Čebelarski Muzej) with its Painted Beehive Panels. Radovljica Old Town Stroll We started at the free parking lot just outside…
Ljubljana, Slovenia
August 28, 2026: Ljubljana is Slovenia’s capital and largest city. It’s known for its university population and green spaces, including expansive Tivoli Park. The curving Ljubljanica River, lined in outdoor cafes, divides the city’s old town from its commercial hub. Ljubljana Walking Tour We started our Ljubljana Walking Tour at Congress Square (Kongresni Trg) since…