Hidden Gem of Europe: Slovenia

Posted by Julia on Feb 22, 2012 in Travel

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(photo credit: Tommasco Buracchi)

If you’re set on Europe, consider Slovenia. Where the f*ck is Slovenia? Well…that’s what I said, until I went there and loved it! A hidden gem, this tiny country is affordable, stunning and off the tourist track.  Bordering Italy, Croatia, Hungary and Austria, the Republic of Slovenia gained independence from the former region of Yugoslavia in 1991.  A population of over 2 million, most of them Roman Catholic, Slovenia has its own language, is part of the EU and has a strong tourist infrastructure where English is widely spoken. Start in the vibrant capital city of Ljubljana before heading to the foothills of the Julian Alps for a long list of outdoor activities. The capital city of Ljubljana has some really cool accommodations. Hostel Celica, which Lonely Planet calls the “world’s hippest hostel” is part of a military barracks used by the Austro-Hungarian army. A former prison, each “cell” was renovated into a room and re-decorated by a different artist.  Modern and sparkling clean, this budget accommodation has twenty renovated slammer cells for guests to stay in.

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  • KayakingPaddles

    In this picture I can really say that Slovenia is a best place to travel,right? I'm happy that you share this info. Hope to visit Slovenia soon!

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  • Slovenia is one very beautiful country. From that part of Europe I absolutely love Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you are going to Slovenia, these two other countries would be a nice addition to your trip.

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  •  Glad you made it here and glad you enjoyed. :)

  • Jernejcic Andreja

    Ah, Im so happy to read something about Slovenia from non-slovene authors, too! Beacuse of our smallness, youth and regular confusion about Slovenia and Slovakia a lot of people don´t know that we exist and a lot of travellers skip our country on the sunny side of Alps.

  • I guess Slovenia is not known to many of us. Thanks for sharing information about Slovenia. After some of the information about Slovenia, it seems that one more place added in the list while planning trip to Europe....

  • Thanks for sharing these tips with us.I am surfing for something like this.Most of the people looking this kind of valuable tips.
     

  • Nice tip! That's a place a lot of people might not consider.

  • Travel between a Schengen member and a non-Schengen country will result in the normal border checks. Note that regardless of whether you are travelling within the Schengen area or not, many airlines will still insist on seeing your ID card or passport. 

  • It used  to be cheap, now it's on par with the rest of Europe

  •  Slovenia is lovely... Bled especially

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