Blogs from Slovenia, Europe - page 66

20th -22nd October............... Ljubljana with a population of 269,000 was the city that inspired me the most as to what Adelaide could be like that would draw tourists to experience an alternative relaxed lifestyle. What is needed however is inspired leadership on a Adelaide Local Government and State level. Ljubljana is in a lovely setting with a backdrop of alpine mountains, a castle that overlooks the old city that curves around each side of the river. But it is its artistic vibrancy and creative community that makes it more than just another pretty city. I headed to the Celicia Hostel which ‘Lonely Planet’ lists as the world’s hippest hostel. The hostel in its past was a prison and has now been remodeled with each cell being designed by a different architect. They were given the brief ... read more

walked up to bus station, seems 90% of people walking the streets that time of day are generally fit slovenia girls. niiice. made the early bus trip with jez & simone. tried to sleep... no chance against a bus window. not the 1st time i've tried that so i should have known better. got in, found the hostel i wanted but it was without a reception until 4pm. rejoined the couple, ate some hot, hearty goulash soup, hired bikes & rode around beautiful lake bled. weather was perfect, especially great considering the foggy early morning skies. took a row boat to the island where i was treated to a new dance i call the japanese shuffle. visited the castle as things started getting colder, but refused to pay 6 euros for a quick gander so just ... read more

It was now a while ago that we were actually in Slovenia and to be honest I am battling to remember what we got up to!! That is shocking! I loved Slovenia! It is a tiny country, below Austria and bordering on Croatia (I am updating the South Africans reading this....who I am certain are all wondering!) So much to do there and a definite must for those who want an active holiday or even a long weekend get away. From canyoning to cycling to skiing and rafting..........it is all there and so easy to access. We started the trip arriving from Austria on a train to Bled. Bled is a really pictureque town built around a lovely fresh water lake. The hostel we stayed in (Traveller's Haven) was brand new and very nice, bar the ... read more

Journey and arrival By the time I got to Ljubljana I was sick of capital hopping. I called into the tourist office to ask what I could do that was a little more adventurous. The very friendly guy there, with a hilarious bald patch on the top of his head, gave me a timetable for a bus to Bled, where I was told I could get my outdoor hit. I decided to get a late bus and spend the day looking at Ljubljana. After extinguishing my Zagreb hangover with coffee, buns and burek from a local cafe, I headed into the town. Shirking the funicular, I got a picture of the spectacular view from the top of the castle, which also had a hilariously shit virtual tour. Then down to the marketplace where I rented a ... read more

Bled Slovenia Our journey from Vienna to Venice was broken up by another jewel in this amazing tour of central Europe. Arriving in Bled, Slovenia set on a lake surrounded in snow capped mountains and pure fresh air in time for dinner. This was a chance to sample their famed stake and truffles which although interesting probably an acquired taste. Unfortunately for my livers sake Roxy, Alan and I discovered a live music club where we enjoyed the talents of a Slovenian heavy metal band and the local brew. After falling off my stool at the end of the evening we made our way home stirring for a much needed cooked breakfast. Fighting a doggy stomach (can’t blame the truffles) a few of us took the local bus to Banji to climb one of the countries ... read more