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Travel guides, tips and stories about Slovenia by Patrick Faust, French expat since 2004.
7 March 2026
Piran in 24 Hours: Hour-by-Hour Guide
From arrival to midnight swim, here's how to experience Piran intensely in one day. Hour-by-hour itinerary with insider tips and restaurant recommendations.
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3 March 2026
10 Unusual Experiences You Can Only Do in Slovenia
From Kranj's Bitcoin roundabout to salt-marsh spa, here are 10 experiences you won't find anywhere else in Europe.
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28 February 2026
Bled vs Bohinj: Which Alpine Lake to Choose?
Complete comparison of Slovenia's two most famous lakes with stats, fun facts, activities, budget, and 20-year expat insights.
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I loved Carmen (of Bizet) at the Ljubljana opera!
Ljubljana is a small town (200.000 inhabitants), but its capital status allows us to have access to an important cultural offer. Museum, exhibitions, concerts, popular movies, there is something for everyone! Of course, impossible to compete with London or New York… By chance, I came across th
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14 September 2016
Interview with Mitchka, Fish & Child blog
Today, I offer you the interview with Mitchka, a friendly blogger, who came to see me in my beautiful valley of the Soča 🙂 Hello Mitchka, can you introduce you? So, I'm Toulouse expatriate in Agen 4 years (but it shouldn't last – this is an exclusive I'm offering here!); After man
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18 July 2014
Ideas for visits: Walking on Pohorje plateau in Slovenia
If you are spending your holiday in Slovenia, looking for places to visit, here is an interesting walking trip for you: the amazing Lovrenc lakes on top of Pohorje massif. Pohorje is a densely wooded mountain range in Northern Slovenia. It measures about 50 km from East to West and 30 km from East t
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26 June 2014
Exploring Alps region in Slovenia
Coming to Slovenia, the Alps region is one of the « must see » destinations to visit during your stay. It is known for numerous cycling and walking routes that offer stunning views of the mountains, lakes and rivers. You will also enjoy driving around the area and visiting local churches, museums as
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12 June 2014
Public transport in Julian Alps region
Association for the protection of the Alps, Cipra, has just published Time tables for public transport in the Julian Alps region. There you will find detailed information how to travel around the region by bus, train, cable car and boat and also how to get to Ljubljana and other bigger neighboring t
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10 June 2014
Events in Ljubljana in June
First summer events in Ljubljana are a perfect opportunity to explore the city centre and enjoy lively afternoons with your children or music and dance performances in the evening. All events are free and they are happening at Kongresni trg square between 9th and 21st June. – You can st
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10 April 2014
Roman heritage in Emona Ljubljana
2000 years of the Roman city Emona, so where to see any remains from Roman times? City Museum of Ljubljana with its Emona House and the Early Christian Centre archaeological parks host the most beautifully preserved remains of Roman houses in Ljubljana. The Jakopič Garden, named after the famous Sl
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3 April 2014
Roman city of Emona and Ljubljana city tours
As this year Ljubljana is celebrating 2000 years of the roman city of Emona, numerous events, tours and exhibitions will be organised for the public to learn more about Roman times in Ljubljana. After 1st May you will be able to experience the Roman Emona dressed in a Roman attire and accompanied by
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27 March 2014
New Slovenia Travel Guide
Our new tourist guide on Slovenia is out! Order your free copy and prepare your holiday with all necessary information what to visit, where to go, how to travel around Slovenia as well as our personalised tips: – map of Slovenia, – an overview of Slovenia, – its position within Europe, &
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