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Slovenia may not be known for its golf, but it’s a popular destination! Here’s our guide to the best golf courses in Ljubljana and Slovenia.

Preden odgovorimo na to vprašanje, se moramo vprašati, kaj sploh pričakujemo od te kave. Od naših pričakovanj je namreč odvisno, kam se bomo usedli oziroma ali se bomo sploh usedli – ali pa jo bomo spili kar po poti.

“Je v Šiški se kaj odprtega?” je pel Vlado Kreslin, najbolj priljubljen slovenski folk-rock glasbenik, v eni izmed svojih pesmi. V začetku devetdesetih let bi bil odgovor "niti ne." Danes je zgodba povsem drugačna. Šiška je živahna kulturna četrt Ljubljane, s številnimi zanimivostmi, ki privabljajo pogumne turiste, ki iščejo nekaj alternativnega in zanimivega, onkraj živahnega turističnega središča mesta. A Šiška je tudi nekakšna skrivnost – vprašajte ljudi iz drugih delov Ljubljane in morda ne bodo vedeli, kako kul je Šiška postala ter koliko zanimivosti čaka obiskovalce, ki so pripravljeni raziskovati onkraj prijetnega središča Ljubljane.

With vivid hues and falling leaves swirling in the autumn wind, the change in seasons invites to explore the great outdoors. While there is an interlude with the warm early autumn days slowly blending into crisp days, this is the best time to go out for a walk. Here are my top four locations in the Ljubljana city centre to soak up those vibrant colours of autumn.

At the turn of the century, many European cities embraced the new art movement called Art Nouveau or secession, that left its mark on art, architecture and design. Ljubljana was no exception, therefore typical secession style can be seen on numerous buildings, all inspired by scenes from nature, religion, folklore and geometry.

If you really want to get to know a country, you have to visit its market. And the Central Market in Ljubljana is something very special. Here is where the farmers bring their finest produce - the treasures of Slovenia, the very best that the season has to offer.

You’ll find many walks through Ljubljana in various guidebooks – but mine is a very special one. I’m taking you to see some ‘uniquenesses’. Strictly-speaking, that might not be a word, but it’s the best way to describe this collection of fascinating objects and sights.

If you visit Ljubljana's city centre there are two churches you won’t be able to miss – Saint Nicholas’s Cathedral and the uniquely coloured pink Church of the Annunciation located on the Prešernov trg square. But if you like a good story, appreciate interesting architecture and history there are more churches in the capital of Slovenia that you can visit. Here are the ones that I’d recommend.

In mid-July 2019, my partner and I were fortunate enough to tick lovely Ljubljana off our bucket lists. The city well and truly left its mark on my heart, so much so, in fact, that I was compelled to write an article about it.

Always in search of the hidden treasures of Slovenia, I made an incredible discovery – a real Russian dacha at the very gates of Ljubljana! How is that possible? Here’s what I found: