Slovenia Travel

Europe’s hidden gem is the beautiful country of Slovenia. Tourists often overlook this country in favour of neighbouring Italy and Croatia. However Slovenia certainly deserves to be on your bucket list. The Bucket List Travellers Slovenia travel blogs below have everything you need to know about this amazing country!

There are so many reasons to visit Slovenia. Firstly, the country is just so easy to travel. It is well developed and very safe. Additionally much of the population speaks English. Moreover it is a very affordable travel destination.

Slovenia also has spectacular nature. The country is covered in mountains and forests. As such, it is perfect for eco tourism. Moreover it has an extensive network of caves. Škocjan Caves is UNESCO World Heritage Listed.

However nature is not all Slovenia has to offer. The capital Ljubljana is like a fairy tale. Its picture perfect castle has 2 superb Michelin Guide restaurants. Speaking of food, Slovenia boasts a wide range of mouth watering traditional food. The delicious Kranjska Klobasa sausage is our favourite!

Slovenia’s position in Central Europe gives it an interesting history. At different points in time Slovenia was part of many different empires and states. Most recently it was part of Yugoslavia. This was until independence in 1991. Consequently the country has developed a rich culture. This includes a strong literary tradition, beautiful sculptures and architecture as well as vibrant festivals. Additionally there are many theatres throughout the country. Puppetry in particular is very popular.