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19 August 2026
Istrian Railway: 150 Years of the Divača–Pula Line (1876-2026)
On 18 August 1876, the first train linked Divača and Pula on the emperor's birthday. 150 years on, the Istrian railway still runs: its history, the anniversary exhibition in Koper, and 2026 direct trains from Ljubljana to Pula.
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16 August 2026
Bled, Bohinj and Pokljuka by E-Bike: 2 Days with the Train
83.5 km and 1,270 m of climbing between Bohinj, Bled, Radovljica and the Pokljuka plateau, bikes loaded on the Bohinj Railway (€3 supplement) from Most na Soči. A field report from 14-15 August 2026, with a night on an alpine farm at Goreljek — and proof that Tolmin and Most na Soči make an excellent base camp for the Julian Alps.
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13 August 2026
Village Day in Rateče 2026: the Three-Border Village Festival on 15 August
On 15 August 2026, Rateče celebrates Village Day: century-old costumes, žoki shoemaking, music and homemade food on the village square near Planica.
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11 August 2026
Idrija Geopark: Best Hiking and Cycling Trails (2026)
24 marked routes around the UNESCO mercury town: the Rake trail to the Wild Lake, the « Slovenian pyramid » klavže by bike, the mercury mule track and the WWI Feldban railway. My 2026 selection.
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10 August 2026
Solar Eclipse in Slovenia (12 August 2026): Where and How to See It
On 12 August 2026 the sun will set over Slovenia 86-91% eclipsed: a solar crescent resting on the western horizon. Exact timings, the best spots (coast, Tromeja, Krvavec), safety, and the Perseid peak the same night.
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9 August 2026
Idrija Žlikrofi: Slovenia's First Protected Dish — and My Grandmother's Recipe
Hat-shaped dumplings born in the mining town of Idrija, žlikrofi were the first Slovenian dish protected by the EU. History, family recipe and where to eat them.
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8 August 2026
Gusti di Frontiera 2026: the Giant Food Festival on Slovenia's Doorstep
From 24 to 27 September 2026, Gorizia lines up 300 stalls and 17 culinary villages from 50 countries, free to enter — a 20-minute walk from Slovenia.
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4 August 2026
WWOOFing in Slovenia: Organic Farm Volunteering, the 2026 Guide
Bed and board on a Slovenian organic farm in exchange for a few hours of help a day: WWOOFing remains the most authentic way to discover rural Slovenia. How to join, 2026 prices, tips and alternatives.
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2 August 2026
Julian Alps Card 2026: Bled, Bohinj, Soča & Radovljica Compared
Free buses, free parking, gorges and museums included: the Julian Alps Card comes in 4 variants depending on where you sleep. 2026 prices, conditions and honest advice from a local resident.
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30 July 2026
Car Rental in Slovenia (2026): Booking Tips, Border Rules & Pitfalls to Avoid
Small fleet, vignette, border clauses, excess: renting a car in Slovenia goes smoothly if you book early and read three clauses. Advice from an expat living here since 2004.
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30 July 2026
Portorož, Slovenia (2026): Beach, Spas and the Best Base on the Coast
Portorož is Slovenia's only true seaside resort: the country's warmest water (26–28 °C), brine-bath spas inherited from 1910 — and the smartest base for exploring Piran, Izola and Istria.
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29 July 2026
Which Airport for Slovenia? Ljubljana, Venice, Trieste & Zagreb Compared (2026)
Ljubljana is the most convenient airport for Slovenia — but not always the best deal. Venice, Trieste and Zagreb compared, plus shuttles, transfers and car rental, by a local expat.
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28 July 2026
Beekeeping in Slovenia: Carniolan Bees, Painted Hives and the Land of Honey (2026)
One in every 200 Slovenians keeps bees, World Bee Day was born here, and beehives double as folk art. A tour of Europe's most bee-minded country: the Carniolan bee, panjske končnice, the Radovljica museum and the honeys to bring home.
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