Slovenia is dotted with castles or fortresses, some of them well-preserved, others neglected or in ruins. Among the most famous is Strmol Castle, located some 25 kilometres north of Ljubljana. Visitors can learn about its storied past, including a tragic WWII chapter that inspired an acclaimed Slov
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Slovenian star chef Ana Roš Stojan, whose Hiša Franko is the only Slovenian restaurant with three Michelin stars, has been declared Best Chef Voted By Professionals at this year's The Best Chef Awards event in Dubai, the web portal The National has reported.
The prestigious title for Roš Stojan com
The prestigious title for Roš Stojan com
Water wheels on floating barges used to be a common sight on the Mura, a river in Slovenia's east. By the end of the 20th centuries most had disappeared, but in one place, in Ižakovci in Prekmurje, they have brought this heritage back to life.
The local community built a floating mill on an island
The local community built a floating mill on an island
As winter schedule came into force in air traffic on 27 November, passengers from Ljubljana airport will be able to fly to 16 destinations on scheduled flights until 29 March. While this is two fewer than last winter, there will be more flights to Munich and Zurich, major hubs for Slovenian travell
Twenty-one municipalities that make up the Ljubljana Urban Region will set up a public e-bicycle rental system by putting up 94 new docking stations with 549 e-bicycles and 854 charging spots over the next four years.
Valued at €5.4 million, the system will be compatible with that in the capital an
Valued at €5.4 million, the system will be compatible with that in the capital an
Slovenia's second largest city, Maribor has been picked as the top European destination to visit this autumn by the portal European Best Destinations, after declaring the city the best culinary destination in Europe in 2023.
"Maribor is a destination to put at the top of your travel wish-list if yo
"Maribor is a destination to put at the top of your travel wish-list if yo
Animal lovers will be keen to visit Starošince near Ptuj in northeastern Slovenia to spend a day getting to know the horses in the local equestrian centre, which also provides therapy and workshops with horses. Just some 20 kilometres away visitors can unwind petting and feeding animals at an alpac
The beach on Lake Velenje in the north of the country has been declared Slovenia's best natural bathing site based on a vote in which bathers chose their favourite bathing spots in six categories.
Lying on the edge of a city of the same name, Lake Velenje was formed as a result of lignite mining. I
Lying on the edge of a city of the same name, Lake Velenje was formed as a result of lignite mining. I
Italian long-distance coach operator Itabus will provide a link between Ljubljana and several major Italian cities, including Venice, Trieste, Verona, and Milan, starting from 16 October.
The new service will also link Croatia's capital Zagreb and the Italian cities, the Austrian Press Agency (APA)
The new service will also link Croatia's capital Zagreb and the Italian cities, the Austrian Press Agency (APA)
Architects Špela Kuhar and Robert Potokar have travelled Slovenia far and wide, exploring the country's natural beauties, cultural landmarks and authentic experiences as a couple and as a family. They picked the best of them in a guidebook that has just come out in English.
Slovenia with a Personal
Slovenia with a Personal
Tim Cook, CEO of US tech giant Apple, has been spotted in Slovenia in recent days. He visited the famous Postojna Cave and Ljubljana.
Cook took part in a cave tour called In the Footsteps of Luka Čeč, which takes the visitors along the trails of the first cave explorers.
As part of the tour, he als
Cook took part in a cave tour called In the Footsteps of Luka Čeč, which takes the visitors along the trails of the first cave explorers.
As part of the tour, he als
Podčetrtek Castle in the east of the country has reopened to visitors following an extensive renovation that restored this historic gem to its former glory after being left to decay for decades.
Sitting on a rocky hill amid a forest, the castle was originally built in the 12th century. Following th
Sitting on a rocky hill amid a forest, the castle was originally built in the 12th century. Following th
