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Beer rivalry - Lasko or Union? Ljubljana
11 Reviews The local Slovenian beer market is dominated by two brands. The famous Lasko pivo is brewed since more than 175 years in Lasko. The classic trademark of Lasko is Zlatorog, which is a Pilsener style...
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4 Reviews This is me being helped by an elderly slovene woman. I was struggling in pulling the rope ( there is a certain technique,as i've been told ). They were a really nice friendly group. The old woman led...
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Local fisherman Piran
2 Reviews Years ago Piran was small fishermen town and it was the main occupation of its citizens. Little by little, the whole place was turned into one of the most important tourists resorts of Slovenia. Only...
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Traditional Costumes Ljubljana
3 Reviews Everyday except Sundays is there an outdoor market in Vodnikov Trg. You can find lots of locally produced food as well as handbags, flowers, clothes, suitcases and jewellries, just to mention some of...
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PLETNA Bled
2 Reviews There is a lot of history connecting to this boat. In the time of empress Maria Theresa 20 families were given the rights to transport the people to the island so at that time the only way to reach...
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Famous people - Tartini Piran
3 Reviews Giuseppe Tartini was born on 8 April 1692 in Piran and died on February 26, 1770 in Padua, Italy, where he spent most of his life. He was a famous violinist and composer, and his statue is now placed...
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LOCAL CURRENCY Ljubljana
2 Reviews I must admit, that even on my arrival in Slovenia in Summer 2004 I wasn't really sure about the name of the Slovenian currency. I only knew its abbreviation which is SIT. The official name of the...
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Billingual area Piran
2 Reviews The whole coast area of Slovenia is officially billingual because of its Italian minority. Therefore you'll find all names of streets, shops and institutions in both languages. However, everybody...
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English - widely spoken Ljubljana
3 Reviews And I think I know one of the reasons why. I had been suffering in Rome because the TV in Italy is all dubbed. No subtitles. Really odd to see the actors in CSI chattering away in perfect Italian -...
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Nice balcony Piran
1 Review When strolling around the old core of the town, you might be lucky to discovere some hidden beauties. I took the picture of this entrance in the house with the cute balcony above it and nicely painted...
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Famous People Ljubljana
5 Reviews The monument was unveiled in 1905 and is the work of architect Maks Fabiani and sculptor Ivan Zajc. France Prešeren (1800-1849) is the greatest Slovene poet. His poetry is a symbol of longing for love...
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Mediterrean look Piran
1 Review The old core of the town have preserved the medieval layout with narrow streets and compact houses, which rise in the steps from the coastal lowland into the hills and give the whole area a typical...
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CHRISTMAS TIME Ljubljana
7 Reviews The lights are even nicer at night! They just add to the look of Ljubljana and turn the whole city into a fairytale town. There's some simple lights in the trees of Castle hill and the castle changes...
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Križanke Ljubljana
2 Reviews After being torn down in 1715, the Church of Our Lady of Mercy was rebuilt in Baroque style, and it was the first Baroque building in the region. The name of Križanke is derivated from "križanki", and...
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Wedding customs Ljubljana
2 Reviews It seems very, really very popular to have the photos of the wedding taken around the Lubljana castle, while I was there I met at least 4 differents weddings and was really tempted to enjoy a couple...
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Old Postcards Ljubljana
1 Review An old Postcard sent from Ljubljana on May 26. 1909 Townhall of Ljubljana - as it looked like nearly hundred year ago. Nowadays its nearly the same view, except facades of the buildings are...
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Surroundings of my home in wintertimeUntouched whiteness of nature. So unspoiled, like any moment Santa Claus will ride in a sleigh with deers and bells. on the sleigh and with gifts for children, and for us adults too, like in dreamland.
Giuseppe Tartini was born on 8 April 1692 in Piran and died on February 26, 1770 in Padua, Italy, where he spent most of his life. He was a famous violinist and composer, and his statue is now placed right in the middle of Tartini square, the most impressive square in town. In his life he composed over 130 concerti for violin, 2 concerti for flute, 2 concerti for cello and over 170 Sonatas for violin
The groom has to bring his new wife to the island in the middle of lake bled then carry her all the way up the steps, (hope she's a slim one) for his sake. Or he's built like Arnie.They then go inside the church and ring on the bell know as the bell of wishes this is said to guarantee a happy life together where all their wishes will come true .ahhhhhhh! (that is after he sorts his hernia out)
There's obviously a competition going on between individual guidebooks and prospects on Slovenia about which will stick more flattering attributes like 'friendly', 'hospitable', 'kind', 'proud' etc. on our tribe. As any praise, this has to be taken cum grano salis. Yes, you are likely to meet friendly, hospitable, kind and proud individuals - as well as unfriendly, inhospitable, unkind and - well, overproud ones! What I personally don't like about my people is their envy (considered typically Slovenian) and intolerance towards anybody who's different in any way. Although everybody will eagerly assert that he/she is NOT intolerant, there's a lot left to be improved in reality!
If you really want to get the affections of a local slovenian girl buy her a pig. Strictly speaking a cute new-born piglet is what you need. When she has had enough of it (not long!) find a local farmer who will take it.
Yeah that's how it looks like. You won't see people wearing this on streets because nowdays they are used on cultural shows only. So with this clothes always go our national dance... It's nice to see a show like that but you will defenitely not see me wearing this stuff again!!! I find myself terrible wearing it!
Now before joining the European Union Slovenia still has high percent of farmers. With joining the EU probably small farms won't be able to live with just few animals so they will be gone. I live on more or less big farm but what I always loved is this (look in the pic!)
Now before joining the European Union Slovenia still have high percent of farmers. With joining the EU probably small farms won't be able to live with just few animals so they will be gone. I live on more or less big farm but what I always loved is this (look in the pic!)
Being invited to grape picking? You are probably supposed to bring your own scissors because there is allways shortage on them, but they will understand, if you are a traveller, that you don't carry them around. If you are tall, strong male, you are supposed to carry "brenta", tall wooden tub carried on the shoulders. Everybody will call for you and fill your brenta with grapes. You carry brenta to the wine press (presha). If you pick grapes, make sure you hold it carefully, not to loose any small grape. You should also pick the clean ones that fell in the grass. Do ask before picking what the occasion is and how accurate you must be. That depends also from the wine that should be made from the grapes. If there is some desease, you should ask someone to show you which grapes is affected and not to be used. There is also lunch and a meal involved and its a family gathering. Its very nice,...
Just about everywhere you go in Slovenija during the autumn, you will see (but probably smell first) roasted chestnuts on sale. Ideal for the occasional snack and difficult to resist! Sold in small or large portions for around 200 tolars.
Best Western Premier Hotel Slon Ljubljana
5 Reviews and 324 Opinions Would recommend this hotel being very central, staff very friendly, one thing the hotel heating...
Hotel Vila Bled Bled
7 Reviews and 67 Opinions Tranquil setting amidst a large garden, with a tennis court and covered lido. Retro-style 1950s...
Hotel Barbara Fiesa Piran
1 Review and 17 Opinions This medium size hotel is situated is about 1km along the coast from Piran in Fiesa. Take the...
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Q: My husband and I are planning two nights in July - is it better to base ourselves In Bled or Bohinj, or do one night in each?
A: Personally I liked Bohinj more mainly because it's more remote & natural. You can wander through the woods and discover Slap Savica, by crossing wooden bridges, climbing...
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