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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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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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