The mighty Alps span eight countries, but did you know that they’re also home to a number of…
Times visited: 1
Cities visited: Ljubljana
Towns and villages visited: Bled, Ukanc and Ribčev Laz
UNESCO sites visited: 1/5
I first got a brief taste of Slovenia during a summer roadtrip through Europe in 2013, when my family and I drove through the country on our way to Croatia. To me, Slovenia felt like a magical fairytale land – lush and pristine. I swore I’d come back one day.
That day finally came in March 2018, when my mum and I chose Slovenia for our annual mother-daughter trip. We spent four unforgettable days exploring the snow-covered country while based in charming Ljubljana. We hiked around the enchanting Lake Bled, its castle perched like a jewel above the turquoise waters. We took a ski lift above Lake Bohinj to Vogel, soaking in panoramic mountain views. And we spent hours wandering the vast underground labyrinth of the Škocjan Caves, marveling at their mysterious depths.