The Slovene lands were part of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria until 1918 when the Slovenes joined the Serbs and Croats in forming a new multinational state, renamed Yugoslavia in 1929. After World War II, Slovenia became a republic of the renewed Yugoslavia, which though Communist, distanced itself from Moscow's rule. Dissatisfied with the exercise of power by the majority Serbs, the Slovenes succeeded in establishing their independence in 1991 after a short 10-day war. Historical ties to Western Europe, a strong economy, and a stable democracy have assisted in Slovenia's transformation to a modern state. Slovenia acceded to both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. To be updated
May 28th 2004Europe » Slovenia We spent the day at the hot springs in Slovenia. It was somewhat of a mix between a water park and a spa. This was so relaxing after all of the traveling we had been doing. I wish we could have see ... [full story]
April 18th 2008Europe » Slovenia » Ljubljana » Ljubljana Wow, today was a lot of fun. I headed back towards Trieste, Italy (but stayed in Slovenia) to an underground cave system called Skocjan. It was huge. In America only Mammoth Caves and Carlsbad Cave ... 8 photos[full story]
April 17th 2008Europe » Slovenia » Bled Today I went to Lake Bled, a beautiful lake up by the Julian Alps. It was a bit of a challenge finding the right freeway, but with the help of a nice lady out to walk her dog, I was pointed in the ri ... 6 photos[full story]
April 16th 2008Europe » Slovenia » Ljubljana » Ljubljana I am once again at a hotel with internet access through the hotel computer, so no pictures again. If I find an internet bar, I will see what I can do. Driving up here from Firenze was actually very ... [full story]
March 30th 2008Europe » Slovenia » Bled Nuestro viaje a Bled fue como meternos en un cuento de niños. La gran nevada que cayó convirtió el paisaje el algo mágico e indescriptible. ... [full story]
October 15th 2007Europe » Slovenia » Bled
We awoke to a beautiful, clear but slightly chilly day in Bled. Emma was very impressed with the breakfast on offer at the Garni Hotel Berc - fresh fruit, muesli, bread, yoghurt, coffee...and the ... 22 photos[full story]
October 1st 2007Europe » Slovenia
Off to Slovenia and Croatia!
Once again we tube to Baker St and Easybus (where we met a cool guy from Oregon who's been studying acting in London) it to Stansted Airport. While in line at the ... 39 photos[full story]
February 23rd 2008Europe » Slovenia » Ljubljana We finally made it to the capital city! We spent the day in this wonderful Art Nouveau Eastern European city.
Hope you enjoy the pictures. They speak for themselves…
Note: We have inc ... 35 photos[full story]
February 22nd 2008Europe » Slovenia » Bled As always, we started the day out with breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we boarded the bus, bound for various sites in the Alpine region. Lorie wasn’t feeling well, so she stayed in Bled. ... 18 photos[full story]
February 21st 2008Europe » Slovenia » Bled We had a relaxing day in Bled today - no bus trips! After breakfast and a morning of blogging, our day began with hiking around the lake and up to St. Martin’s Church. After searching out the pa ... 12 photos[full story]
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