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Map of Ljubljana Ljubljana
1 Review Don't forget to get a free map of Ljubljana at the Tourist Information Centre. Among two city maps, it includes the locations and short descriptions of the main sights and an overview of the city bus...
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Bring a book Piran
1 Review After Yugoslavia is a marvellous book to either take with you or to read before you go. It offers impartial information on the regions history, both recent and past, as well as recounting the authors...
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Slovenian currencyn - Tolar Ljubljana
1 Review In 1991, Slovenia released its own currency, called the "Tolar", abbreviated as "SIT". In March, 2004, 100 Slovenian Tolars converted to $ .70 Canadian dollars, or $ .52 US dollars, or .42 Euros. The...
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take normal luggage, but plan more for outdoor stuff Bring wet weather gear for rain, and warm clothing for winter. Bring swimsuits, chairs, ice chest.YOu can fish here if you like. The trout are fabulous. I could see them swimming all over. Hiking shoes would be very helpful, as would some water type shoes for the river.
Backpack with as little as possible inside. Be free! Move freely. Think freely. Alternatively: take many, many things with you, so many that you will be unable to lift them at all. This will help make your trip absolutely safe and you will not need to go far. Don't take wet clothing with you. It is heavier than dry clothing. Don't take brand new shoes with you. New shoes do not want to walk and they will try to revenge on you. Take the left and the right one of the same size. Don't forget one of both at home. Regarding clothing take only the latest cry of fashion. It may help you if you get lost. Take an umbrella with you if you want sunny weather.
Here is something that might come in handy when travelling: low fat dried milk powder. Produced by Pomurske mlekarne (Pomurska Dairy) this product has a special mark - see bottom left - that means its low fat, does not contain holesterol and protects your heart and your general health. You can see this mark on some other Slovene products (low fat diary products, turkey low fat ham etc.). Anyway I recommend buying this milk if you like your morning coffe and tea with milk. Or just milk 'per se'.
Even if you dont plan to walk in Slovenia, there is a good possibility you will change your mind here. So take your trekking shoes with you. Well, if you dont, you can buy them here, I recommend www.planika.si , they make really high quality shoes. I have great shoes from them - previous pair lasted for years and many kilometers/miles and I still keep them, they are so nice, but newer models are less heavy and better, I suppose. Here is a picture of trekking shoes from our other high quality trade mark, www.alpina.si . Well, speaking of shoes, now you can visit also www.kopitarna-sevnica.si , but no trekking shoes here.
Study Abroad The book Shedding the Balkan Skin Slovenia's quiet emergence in the new Europe written by Brian J Požun seems nice and detailed tool to get to know modern Slovenia more. It is yours for 8 USD. Read some excerpts from the book on this page: http://www.ce-review.org/ebookstore/pozun1.html
Bags with wheels or a backpack to easily get to bus or train stations. Rain gear and umbrella is a must. When Italy is dry, across the Adriatic, Slovenia can have rain Camera with telephoto and wide angle for the scenery. Layers of clothes since the weather is changable. Good walking or hiking shoes. Stores are plentiful, so what you did not bring, you can buy.
A comfortable backpack. Waterproof clothes and a good pair of boots would do it since it rains quite a lot. One thing I would recommend is a plastic or waterproof cover for your backpack. After a good soak in a summer storm you will find hardly anything dry. And it gets pretty cold over the night, even in summer. A set of carbines attached to the harness by ropes for climbs 'via ferrate'.
This list is not limited to Slovenia but a universal one based on my backpacking experience. Though it might sound bizzare, a pair of boxer shorts is indispensable in my pack. They're the best pyjama-esque thing in the world, worn with T-Shirt, of course. Packing a pair of boxers instead of pyjamas is a great space-saver. And there's never enough room in your backpack...A little black dress should do for just every dress code occassion, while in case I'd have to choose between a jumper and a cardigan I'd choose the latter for a simple reason that it's easier to take it on/off. I got this fabulous little dress at Top Shop for about 25 USD. It's little, black, elegant, endurable, does not crease and takes up very little space. Needless to say, it goes anywhere with me! A thing indispensable in my opinion is some kind of powder/spray to prevent bad foot odour. It only takes a couple of...
Travel light. I struggled with a big bag full of clothes I did not end up wearing. Take a small wheely-case. Hiking boots or at least strong shoes for all those lovely walks. Waterproofs for walking, Savica and caves. Bring a good camera and lots of film, you will be glad you did. Film is available most places. Splash resistant camera may prove useful in the winter. Torch for caves and it gets dark fast in the winter. Lonely Planet Slovenia really helped us. It is the only guide to Slovenia in English, a must-have!
A waterproof jacket and jumper for visiting Postojna cave to counteract the temperature drop. Torches, waterproof clothing and footwear with a good grip if visiting any of the other less 'developed' sites for more serious caving.
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...
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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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