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Slotrips travel blog, featuring photos and videos, travel stories, insider tips, planning guides, authentic experiences and bucket list adventures from Slovenia.
SLOVENIAN FOOD – FROM FIELD TO FORK
What exactly is Slovenian food? It’s no easy task to define the gastronomy of a young country that has always been torn between different countries that ruled her. Different food influences melted together in the confluence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, … Read More
Mt TRIGLAV CLIMB: A GUIDE FOR HIKING SLOVENIA’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN
Triglav is not a mountain. Triglav is a kingdom! The highest Slovene peak and with 2,864 meters above sea level the only mountain in the Julian Alps, higher than 2,800 meters. A lot of Slovene myths and legends are connected … Read More
SLOVENIA IS A CORONAVIRUS SAFE COUNTRY TO TRAVEL
SLOVENIA IS OPEN FOR TRAVELERS WITHOUT ANY COVID-RELATED RESTRICTIONS! THE RECOVERED-VACCINATED-TESTED RULE DOES NOT APPLY ANYMORE! This blog post will be updated regularly to inform you about the current coronavirus situation in Slovenia, eventual travel restrictions, and more. If you … Read More
ABOUT HIKING IN SLOVENIA
Slovenia is without a doubt a hiking paradise. Here, more than 10,000 kilometers of mostly well-maintained and marked hiking trails throughout the country wait for your step. No matter if you are a young adventure seeker, a family with teenagers, … Read More
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT SLOVENIA?
Anytime is best to visit Slovenia. Okay, so I know that doesn’t help answer your question. So let’s break it down a bit. The best time to visit very much depends on your reason for coming. What is it you … Read More
ALPE-ADRIA TRAIL IN SLOVENIA, DONE DIFFERENTLY
More than hiking along the fabulous Alpe-Adria-Trail in Slovenia! As you probably already know, Alpe Adria Trail is a long-distance multinational hiking trail combining some of the most beautiful landscapes of Austria, Slovenia, and north-eastern Italy. The trail starts below … Read More
TIPS & TRICKS FOR HIKING THE JULIANA TRAIL IN SLOVENIA
A complete guide for hiking the Juliana Trail and choosing its best sections. Juliana Trail is a circular long-distance hiking route that takes you around the eastern Julian Alps or the entire Triglav National Park. Since its opening in October … Read More
BEST TIME TO HIKE IN SLOVENIA
Slovenia is a year-round travel destination. There are always a ton of exciting things to do and every season has its pluses and minuses. However, when you go hiking, you have to consider several different factors to choose your best … Read More
BEST TRAVEL PHOTO LOCATIONS IN SLOVENIA
Photos from travels document important moments in our lives. Oftentimes our most precious memories are never even captured on frames but are engraved deep in our brain because of the way we felt engaging with a certain place, person, or … Read More
10 BEST HIKES IN SLOVENIA
Even if you intend to visit Slovenia for only a few days, you will quickly realize that we Slovenes are in love with our hills and mountains. And if you’re lucky enough, you’ll soon find out why. The Slovene highlands … Read More
IDEAS FOR PLANNING YOUR HUT-TO-HUT HIKING TRIP IN THE JULIAN ALPS
Planning an enjoyable hut-to-hut hiking trip in the Julian Alps can be quite a challenge. Which route to take, what the mountain huts in Slovenia are like, what to pack, what the weather is like, where can I get a … Read More
HOW TO GET TO AND AROUND SLOVENIA DURING AN EPIDEMIC IN EUROPE
Update: December 14th, 2020 This blog post was written on June 10, 2020. The coronavirus situation and the restrictions are much different at the moment. Please check the actual and accurate information here. HOW TO REACH SLOVENIA DURING AN EPIDEMIC … Read More
HOW DO OUR SELF-GUIDED TRIPS WORK?
Before we dig in, let’s see if self-guided is your thing… SELF-GUIDED TRAVEL We organize & You walk, hike, bike or drive independently “I want to travel on my own, with my partner, with my family or friends. I want … Read More
22 REASONS TO MAKE SLOVENIA YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY DESTINATION
Our small country is a true gem nestled between Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia. It is one of the greenest countries in Europe and a winner of many travel awards and titles by prominent media in the travel industry. They … Read More
OFF THE BEATEN PATH TREKKING TRAILS IN SLOVENIA
To truly experience Slovenia or to breath easily in the high travel season one must peek behind the scenes. That is to the quieter spots, far away from mass tourism. Below the Alps, hilly ranges stretch as far as the … Read More
