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Beer rivalry - Lasko or Union? Ljubljana
11 Reviews Slovenes are generally quite laid back. But not when it comes to choice of beer. There are two major beers in Slovenia: Laško and Union. Apparently, loyalty for one's beer in Slovenia is somewhat...
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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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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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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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I was a bit concerted to find other drivers tooting their car horn at me at regular intervals whilst driving in Slovenija. As someone who is more used to driving on the "wrong" side of the road in the UK, I began to get paranoid that my driving skills were not up to standard. However, I was much relieved to discover that it was because I had Koper registration plates on my car, and it is custom to toot ones horn at other drivers with plates from the same district of the country.
The Slovenian currency is the Tolar. Its is made up of 100 stotins. This is actually some of the first notes that were issued after the demise of the dinar in Slovenia. The notes have now been altered.
See the bottle placed on rocks, hiding in the newspaper? We also have more strange habbits. Beware of this bottle (might come in other forms and shapes) when in the mountains. You will be offered to drink from bottles like this a lot. You will be kindly adviced by experienced hikers to drink quickly to be less drunk! If you are so naive to trust this instructions, you will end up lying on the ground, not reaching the top of the mountain you wished to climb on. Or you will never reached the valley again and nights can be chilly. OK, just scaring you a bit. The proper action is this: make a small gulp (yes, it must be done not to offend the mountaineers) and pretend you made a big one. Cough a bit. Close and open your eyes quickly. Gasp. Make them laugh. Then go your way free. BTW. the thing in this bottle, made from blueberries was worth taking several big gulps. :) And yes, I did reach...
Being invited to lunch while visiting Slovenian family? A few things might surprise you. First of all, look the other persons in the eyes when the toast is made. Glasses are usually brought together for a sound, even if its champagne in them! But that is very rare, usually its wine and usually its very good so use this opportunity to know Slovenian wines better. The family will be proud if you ask what wine and year is it (although they might not know that!). And second of all, yes, we were farmers once and we kept some of the habbits. The big salad bowl is placed on the middle of the table. The chances of action are two: you take the salad and place a small amount on your plate (not usual). Secondly (usual): everyone is eating out of this bowl during the lunchtime. Please, dont be discussed by this. Its our tradition. Sharing some saliva with other members wont kill you. Probably.
History: growing up in former Yugoslavia was like a dream. I believed in everything. We were all brothers. We had very good social and health system (and efficient, unbelievably!). Everyone had a job, but there were only few who acctually worked. There was no freedom of speach or free market (but remember - everyone had social security and job, if they wanted). The shops had only one items of things, so you didnt spent hours choosing. With your job you usually got an appartment for you and your family. Tito was God. There was no doubht in Him or his desicions. He said to the children: Your task is to learn. Only those, who learn, will know something. Those words were in our school year reports. I took them seriously. I learned. But I dont know, if I know enough. After his dead, our parole 'brotherhood and equality' (which meant, that two or more different nations CAN live side by side,...
More than 90 percent of Slovenia's people are ethnically Slovene. German speakers, who formed the elite during the Habsburg era, vanished entirely after World War II. Despite linguistic kinship with people from the Balkan Peninsula, the Slovenes are culturally an Alpine folk who have more in common with northern Italians, southern Germans, and the Swiss. Slovenes are largely Roman Catholic. Slovene is grammatically complex, with lots of cases, genders and tenses. Fortunately for non-Slovenian speakers, virtually everyone in Slovenia speaks another language: usually German, English and Italian. English is the preferred language of the young.Tipping at restaurant it is a free choice...you can tip or not...nobody will spit on your plate :)In Slovenia we great in different ways depending on which area you are but good day (dober dan) is the most common expressions.
Some basic Slovenian etiquette:- when you introduce yourself to another person, shake his/her hand- when you make a toast, always look your partner in the eyes (not doing so would be considered rude)- when making a telephone conversation, greet your partner before ending it. If you hang up just like that, the person at the other end will probably just stare at the receiver, wondering what he/she's done.
Do not be put off if you enter Slovenia from Austria by train and look at the first town you see. It's called Jesenice and it's a typical product of the postwar Socialist heavy industry policy. Close your eyes if necessary, it soon gets much lovelier!
Language is not really a big problem, most people know at least some basic English. However, English is about the fifth language of Slovenia, behind Slovene, German, Italian and French. I saw a hand towel dispenser with 'Paper towels' in seven languages, but not English! In Ljubljana most people speak English very well.
Learn some words in the language of the country you are visiting. The resulting smiles you will receive from the people there are really worth the time and effort.Here are a few words for Slovenia:Nasvidenje = See you laterAdijo = ByeDober Dan = Good DayDobro Jutro = Good MorningProsim = PleaseHvala = Thank YouJa = YesNe = NoDanes = Today
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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