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Travel guides, tips and stories about Slovenia by Patrick Faust, French expat since 2004.
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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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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