Slovenia: A One Week Itinerary
Guest Post by travel writer Bradley Fink
Overshadowed by the allures of Italy, and the magnificent Croatian coast, Slovenia remains one of Europe’s best kept travel secrets. Those who go will find its alpine scenery divine. While winter in Slovenia makes it great for downhill sports, in summer the country is lush, colorful, and packed with natural beauty.
For your one week itinerary, the place to start is Ljubljana (Loo-blee-ah-nah). Small and picturesque, Ljubljana is one of Europe’s charming capitals. Walk along the promenade by the river Ljubljanica, and cross the little bridges to explore the city center. Ljubljana is loaded with shops, cafes, and plenty of hotels. You will also find the best places to eat in Slovenia.
After spending two days in Ljubljana, make your way to Bled, which is no more than a 75-minute drive, or two hours by train. Bled is known for its scenic lake, with the cathedral at the middle. On your first day visit the castle, and take some photos by the lake. In the summer months the weather should be good enough to swim. At the beach bank there are docks beyond a little stretch of sand, where you can lounge around and mingle with the local summer crowd.
On your second day in Bled, ask the way to Vintgar Gorge. Someone will point you down a road that travels out of town. The road will take you 3.5 km towards a village named Podham. On the way you’ll see the sign that will direct you toward the gorge. Vintgar Gorge, or Bled Gorge, is a 1.6 kilometer canyon carved by the river Radovna. In all the world, this is one of the most beautiful gorge formations you will see. The canyon forms waterfalls, pools, shoots, and sometimes rapids, which you can follow on a boardwalk. Where you exit from the gorge there is a place to have a snack.
From Bled, go to Bovec, which is one hour to the west. Bovec is a little town in the beautiful Julian Mountains. There you can relax and dig the quiet mountain vibes. Better yet, several adventure companies in Bovec offer cannoning, rafting, rock climbing, hydrospeeding, and tandem paragliding. Stay two days, and get your summer rush of adrenaline. If you find that Luka is still there, go cannoning with him. – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel blog
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Cecil Lee
The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.
