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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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8 May 2026
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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20 March 2026
Slovenia by Electric Car in 2026: Chargers, Costs & Road Trip Guide
Slovenia is ideal for electric vehicles in 2026: 1,000+ charging points, charging from €0.35/kWh, short distances and regenerative braking in the Alps. Complete guide for a successful green road trip.
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19 March 2026
Velika Planina in 2026: Cable Car, Prices, Hike & Shepherd Huts
Cable car, 2026 prices, the classic loop, alpine restaurants, April-May crocus bloom and hut stays: the complete guide to Velika Planina, Europe's largest herdsmen's settlement, by a local resident.
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19 March 2026
The Slovenian Coast: Piran, Izola, Koper & Portorož (2026 Guide)
47 km that count: Venetian Piran, fishing-town Izola, capital Koper, resort Portorož — beaches, the Parenzana trail and the Trieste combo, by a resident.
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19 March 2026
Gault&Millau Slovenia 2026: Hiša Franko Wins First 5 Toques, Complete Rankings
For the first time in Slovenia, Gault&Millau awards 5 toques to Hiša Franko by Ana Roš. Discover the complete 2026 rankings: Chef of the Year, new entries, and the 52 best Slovenian restaurants.
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14 March 2026
Sleeping at Lake Bohinj: 10 Authentic Accommodations in Nature
Alpine farms, wooden chalets, renovated villas: my selection of 10 accommodations around Lake Bohinj, all tested and approved.
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10 March 2026
Lake Bled: The Complete 2026 Guide (Without the Tourist Traps)
A resident's complete guide to Lake Bled in 2026: what actually earns its €19 and what to skip, the free Ojstrica and Osojnica viewpoints, Vintgar's new timed-entry rules, where to park without paying €7.50/h, and a day out for under €30.
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