March 17th, 2021
On the border of Romania and Serbia, you will find one of the most exciting and most visited parts of the Danube, the Big Boilers. The strait separates the Carpathians from the Balkan Mountains. This part of the Danube is famous not only for this reason but also for the Iron Gate and the Big Boilers located on it. In our current article, we look at the location, learn more about the area's history, and discover its natural treasures. With its vast latitudes, this part of the Danube is a truly w
February 13th, 2021
Slovenia is famous for its rich forests, waters and caves. Who would not have heard of the Postojna or Skocjan caves? Surprisingly, not these two are considered to be the most beautiful caves, but the less-known Krizna Cave (Križna jama) created by water activity. Not far from the Skocjan cave system (in the Slovenian karst world), this underground wonder has been created. The water dug into the limestone and formed dazzling formations and stalactite columns. Moreover, the cave hides 50 differe
January 8th, 2021
Do not be fooled by Ljubljana's tiny size! The Slovenian capital is really small, yet its charm lies in it. The tiny town is one of the jewels of Slovenia. It is not as famous for its sights as Bled, Bohinj or Bovec, but you will not get bored here. It is a perfect destination for a weekend getaway, but it can even be part of a one-week trip to Slovenia. Map - Where is Ljubljana? Ljubljana can be an ideal stopover on the Slovenian coast. It is about 1.5 hours from Maribor, 2 hours from B
December 14th, 2020
Slovenia often falls out of the horizon because we always have a different, more up-to-date destination. If someone is headed to the coast, they are most likely to choose Croatia; if they want to go skiing, they head toward Austria. A few years ago, people rediscovered Lake Bled, which went viral on Instagram with breathtaking photos so Slovenia could be put on the map again. Less familiarity with skiing in Slovenia is also true. The primary reason for this is that the Slovenian ski slopes are
Maribor is located on the banks of the Drava, is just over a 1.5-hour drive from the capital, Ljubljana. The city functions as a ski resort in winter and offers many attractions and programs in the summer. So that you do not have to scoop up different sights from different websites, we have done it for you. So you have no choice but to travel and relax. Are you planning to visit Maribor? Do you want to hike? Maybe ride a bike on the shores of a stunning ink-black lake? Skiing on snow-capped slo
December 9th, 2020
Who has not heard of the fabulous countryside of Slovenia? In addition to being rich in natural resources, the landscape of this country is incredibly diverse. A great example is the Skocjan cave world, the largest cave system in Europe, and the unique cave Postojna, which is now on display. Postojna is one of the world's largest and most popular publicly accessible caves. The total internal volume of the cave system is 1.7 million cubic meters. The interior's size can also be illustrated by th
Just a stone’s throw from Lake Bled, you can find the Alpine Pokljuka Plateau, which has become one of the symbols of ecotourism in Slovenia. The forested plateau is one of the most gorgeous areas of the Triglav National Park, offering several easy and more difficult hiking and biking trails. The iconic appearance of the plateau is due to its row of mountain huts, and its circularly planted forest. The plateau itself is between 1,100 and 1,400 meters approximately. It is 20 km long and has a
Kaprun offers many fabulous sights and natural treasures. The area, which functions as a ski paradise in winter, is a real excursion and hiking paradise in summer. A lot is happening; families and couples come to the area. One of the top attractions in summer is Kaprun's Gorges. Among them, Sigmund Thun Gorge is quite popular. The fierce glacial river that makes its way through the rocky gorge overcomes the obstacles in front of it for 320 meters. Meanwhile, the water swirls tiny vortices in th
November 19th, 2020
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Skocjan Cave System is Slovenia’s second most famous cave after Cave Postojna. The cave - decorated with standing and hanging stalactites and special rock formations - is Europe's largest excavated underground system. Another special feature of the millions of years old cave is its surroundings. The area includes several smaller caves, some of which can also be visited. The Skocjan cave world is a real, unique treasure, which is only 55 minutes away
November 13th, 2020
One of the most popular destinations among Upland hikers and city tourists is the Slovak Banska Stiavnica. The town, built on a hillside has a special atmosphere, which is why you should visit it at least once! The city has played an important role in the economy for centuries. At first, it was due to mining works, now its tourism structure has been built and it awaits visitors all year round. The cauldron, stretching between 900 and 1000 meters high in the Selmec Mountains, hides a fantastic s
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