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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley

Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley

The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin

There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles

Europe > Slovenia

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Ljubljana


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The geographical diversity of Slovenia made coexist three types of climate in this small country: the North has the characteristics of an alpine climate, the East to a more continental climate, and the South and West offers aspects more Mediterranean. All this has consequences for a wide range of temperatures that can drop to -15 ° in winter and exceed 35 ° in summer. The rains are frequent in autumn and in April. The maximum period of attendance on the coast is obviously reserved for July and August that you must avoid if you feel calm. Ideal for hiking or visit the valleys is the month of May, which combines the sun and bloom of vegetation.

 
Slovenia : maps

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What to do ?


Even with little traffic, Slovenia won its dual character marked by the imprint slave, she is also Mediterranean by its openness to the Adriatic beaches.

The capital, Ljubljana, is a tranquil town, dotted with churches with lighter colors and crossing a river, the Ljubljanica. You can visit the National Museum, but also the Museum of Modern Art, and lose yourself in the winding alleyways of the old city.

The Julian Alps are part of hiking or climbing, but also the opportunity to visit the island of Bled to go ringing the "bell wishes" of the belfry, which is sure to fulfill all your wishes.

The fans of idleness linger on the Adriatic coast: Piran and alleys, the beautiful beach Fiesa, the medieval old town of Koper, the steps are not overlooked.

The Soca valley traversed by the river of the same name shimmering emeralds, which meanders at the foot of mountains reaching 2000m, hides the bloody memories still vivid of the First World War in a beautiful nature and may be the natural place for adventure incomparable trout anglers in particular will live there enchanting moments.

You will understand that nature is Queen in Slovenia, and you have not done to exhaust the wonders.
 

Slovenia : The basics


The capital is well served by Adria Airways to the big cities of Europe, however it is very easy to reach Slovenia by car: its proximity permits and road network is very convenient. Furthermore, having its own vehicle promotes the movement between different regions.

No visa is necessary, the identity card is sufficient.

It's the euro that way in Slovenia.

An average meal will cost fifteen euros restaurants serve meals that often begin with soup, even in summer, but you will also find a lot of pizzas cooked in wood fire and mostly excellent.

Regarding accommodation, a dormitory room will cost less than 50 € if you choose a hostel or boarding, preferred to the hotel which is often expensive, especially in the capital.

If you do not have a car, you can safely move the bus inside the country: they are widespread and serve almost all destinations, sea or mountains.

Towns in Slovenia


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