River Soča
Just about the most beautiful place in Europe. The 86-mile-long river Soča (pronounced “soar-cha”) is an emerald blue Alpine river in north-west Slovenia. It passes though the picturesque towns of…
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BicikeLJ City Bikes
The cheapest, easiest way to see the city. The Ljubljana city bike scheme will be a revelation for any UK traveller. Known as BicikeLJ, any visitor will soon realise that…
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Ljubljana Districts
A quick guide to the geography of the city. The City Municipality of Ljubljana comprises 17 districts but as a short-break visitor, you are more likely to find yourself in…
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Slovene language
An extremely basic guide. Slovene is a Slavic language that is distinct and separate from it’s former Yugoslav neighbours. For such a small country, there is a huge variety of…
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The British-Slovene Society
The best way to connect with Slovenes in the UK. The British-Slovene Society is a registered charity founded in 1993. It exists to facilitate contact and promote friendship between between…
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Brexit 90 Day rule
Easy European travel can now be complex and expensive. One of the most demoralising consequences of Britain’s exit from the EU was the end of the freedom of movement we’d…
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Flying to Slovenia
Joze Pucnik Airport. For most people, flying to Slovenia is the default method of reaching Ljubljana. While I prefer to drive, and travelling by train is becoming a great option,…
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Slovenia by train
Overnight express from the UK to Ljubljana If you consider the journey as part of the vacation experience, then visiting Slovenia by train might be a great solution. This isn’t…
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Ferry to France
My preferred way to cross into France. I usually prefer to drive to Slovenia rather than fly to Ljubljana. I stay for a little while, can take as much luggage…
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Driving to Slovenia
The journey is part of the adventure. For me, driving to Slovenia it’s absolutely the most enjoyable way to travel and if you have the time, you’ll find it easier…
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