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10 July 2026
Mad Alps 2026: New Cycling Festival at the Slovenia-Italy-Austria Border (Sept 4-6)
Mad Alps, a new cycling festival, runs September 4-6, 2026 at the Slovenia-Italy-Austria tri-border: an epic 90 km loop over the Vršič and Predel passes, e-MTB to Monte Lussari, a coffee ride into Austria, yoga and a DJ party. Programme, prices and registration.
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10 July 2026
Where to Stay at Lake Bled: the Area-by-Area Guide (2026)
Lively east shore, romantic west shore, half-price villages — or Bohinj altogether? The area where you sleep in Bled decides the view, the parking and the price. A resident's map of the areas, 2026 budgets included.
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9 July 2026
Basic Slovenian for Travelers: Phrases, Pronunciation & Etiquette (2026)
Pronunciation in 2 minutes, 15 essential phrases, restaurant, transport and hotel vocabulary, plus the Slovenian etiquette that makes the difference (toasting, greetings, tipping): the traveler's pocket guide to Slovenian.
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7 July 2026
Peričnik waterfall (2026): walk behind the water — access, shuttle, and what to do nearby
Walking behind a 52-metre curtain of water, for free, below the north face of Triglav: Peričnik is Slovenia's most spectacular waterfall. 2026 access, the Vrata vehicle cap, the free shuttle, the trail, the frozen winter version and everything to see around it.
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6 July 2026
Soča Valley without a car (2026): shuttles, buses, trains and itineraries from Ljubljana
Tolmin Gorges, Javorca, Mangart, the Boka waterfall: in 2026 the Soča Valley can be explored car-free thanks to hop-on hop-off shuttles, direct buses from Ljubljana and the Bohinj railway. Lines, prices and three complete 3-to-7-day itineraries.
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Bled Summer 2026: Lakeside Concerts, Open-Air Cinema and Festival Nights
From 24 June to 13 September 2026, Lake Bled's promenade lives to the rhythm of the Bled Summer festival: sunset concerts, picnic cinema, DJ nights and Slovenian folklore. My guide to the season.
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2 July 2026
Guided Tours in the Soča Valley: Hiking, History and Adventure
The Soča Valley reveals itself far better with a local guide. Here are the guided tours you shouldn't miss — nature, WWI history and adventure — plus my tips for booking them.
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23 June 2026
Slovenia Green Events in July and August 2026: the eco-friendly festivals
The 2026 calendar of certified Slovenia Green events in July and August: 7 eco-friendly festivals in Kamnik, Brežice, Solčava, Žalec, Portorož, Idrija and Laško. Dates, locations, access and sustainable practices.
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17 June 2026
The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026 is out: one new star and seven new restaurants
The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026 reveals its selection: 74 restaurants, a new star for Galerija okusov, two new Bib Gourmands and four Special Awards.
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3 June 2026
Cycling in Kranjska Gora: the top 5 routes in the Julian Alps
More than 200 km of cycle trails, a bike park and legendary mountain passes: here are the top 5 cycling routes around Kranjska Gora, in the Julian Alps — from the Fusine Lakes to the Vršič Pass — plus where to rent a bike.
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9 May 2026
Slovenia Highway Vignette 2026: Prices, Where to Buy & Fines
Prices, where to buy it, traps to avoid: a complete guide to Slovenia's electronic motorway vignette by an expat who's been driving here for 15 years.
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Soča 2026: a single €15 permit to paddle from Bovec to Tolmin
From 1 June 2026, a single €15 day permit replaces the patchwork of local authorisations on the Soča. Off-season discounts, season extended to 15 September: what changes for rafters and kayakers.
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30 March 2026
Postojna or Škocjan? Slovenia's Caves: the 2026 Comparison
Slovenia is karst country — the word comes from here. Postojna the star or Škocjan the UNESCO shock? The full decision comparison with verified 2026 prices, plus the secret caves the coaches never see.
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