After an introduction to Slovenia in Ljubljana, a four-day hiking adventure at Triglav and a short stint at Lake Bled, I was ready for an even slower pace… and some wine. Goriska Brda is the perfect place for that. The takeaway: If you’re looking for the “Tuscany of Slovenia” without Italian crowds (or prices), this […]
Is One Day At Lake Bled Enough? My Honest 24 Hour Guide
I visited Lake Bled with friends immediately after hiking Triglav in early July. I’ll be honest: I worried one day wouldn’t be enough to see it all. The takeaway: One day is actually the perfect amount of time. Since the “to-do” list isn’t overwhelming, it’s the ideal spot for a slow-travel reset after a high-energy […]
One Day In Ljubljana | The Perfect Introduction To Slovenia
Before we headed off to hike the mountains of Triglav and explore the vineyards of Goriška Brda, we started our trip with one day in Ljubljana. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect and wasn’t overly enthusiastic, but one day in Ljubljana was surprisingly refreshing. The takeaway: Ljubljana is a totally walkable city. […]
Hiking in Slovenia: A Hidden Gem for Adventurers
Hiking in Slovenia at Triglav national park offered a far more unique experience than other popular European hiking destinations. The high Julian apls made for quite the adventure! Here’s everything you need to know to go hiking in Slovenia. Preparing to hike in Slovenia at Triglav National Park Planning a hiking trip in Slovenia proved […]
Summiting Mount Triglav in Slovenia
This summer, I spent four days hiking in Slovenia with some friends. On day three, we started our morning by summiting Mount Triglav. This was the main attraction of our three days, and I was anxiously looking forward to it. About Mount Triglav Mount Triglav is the highest mountain in Slovenia, located in the Julian […]




