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Slovenia: Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle

7/20/2015

 
It's impossible to miss the giant billboards advertising 
two of Slovenia's biggest attractions: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle.

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Of course we had to "cave" and visit both of them on our drive back to Italy!

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Slovenia: Lake Bohinj

7/18/2015

 
Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) is a hidden escape
that rests in a mountain valley of the Julian Alps.
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This lesser known and equally stunning lake 
is located near the small town of Bohinjska Bistrica, 
only 30 minutes away from Lake Bled.

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Slovenia: Ljubljana

7/18/2015

 
Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia 
and 
most of the city center is car-free. 
You will find an array of museums, clothing stores, cafes, and markets.
The city is surrounded by unique 
and colorful architecture
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Without the buzzing of cars, 
there seems to be a more relaxing atmosphere 
of people going about their daily lives.
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Slovenia: Lake Bled & Vintgar Gorge

7/16/2015

 
After a short morning in Radovljica, it was time to visit Lake Bled.

This area seems to be a popular place in the summer for family vacations with plenty of campgrounds, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, and sports activities. 
During winter the lake freezes over becoming a peaceful winter wonderland worthy of a postcard picture and a cup of hot chocolate.
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Our first task was to hike up to Bled Castle for a view of the lake. 

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Slovenia: Radovljica

7/12/2015

 
Our first full day in Slovenia started off with breakfast at our B&B. 

To our disappointment, it was similar to Italian hotel breakfast consisting of  
meat, cheese, bread, fruit and yogurt.

The real tragedy was there were no pastries!

Thankfully our stomachs were still full from the night before where we attempted to order a four course meal (like in Italy), only to be told by our puzzled waiter that it was 
TOO MUCH food! 

One of many things we learned in Slovenia is that portion sizes are much bigger and they don't have first and second plates. If you order pasta, it is meant to be a full meal! 
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After breakfast we hopped on the motorway with our vignette stuck in the windshield. 
--- you need a vignette for driving in Slovenia. 

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Slovenia in a Nutshell

7/11/2015

 
On 4th of July weekend we decided to visit Slovenia, which was less than a three hour drive to the country capital, Ljubljana.

In three days we visited:
Radovljica
 Lake Bled & Vintgar Gorge
Ljubljana,
Lake Bohinj
,
 Postojna Cave & Predjama Castle. 
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Where We Stayed
Ljubljana offered a central location, had more pet-friendly accommodations, and it was much cheaper than staying in Bled. Our bed and breakfast was located on the northwest side of Ljubljana, which provided easy access to Lake Bled.

Things To Do
There is more to Slovenia than its capital and famous Lake Bled. Those coming from the south will pass right by Postojna Cave, the most visited tourist attraction in Slovenia. For a less touristy cave experience, there is also Skocjan Caves nearby.

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