Let’s just get this out of the way–the only thing you really need to do to fall in love with this hidden gem of Europe (although maybe not so hidden anymore) is to go there. I would especially recommend going in the autumn, because it was–in a word–spectacular. And we went after the height of the season!
Or, you can look at these pictures and fall a little bit in love with Slovenia through them. It’s common to feel infatuation with Slovenia just through photos, don’t worry. It happened to me.
And then I went to Slovenia…and the rest is history.
For practical purposes, here are a few places you could go, or things you could do, to make you fall in love just a little bit harder…
Lake Bled. I could fill ten more posts with just pictures I took from here. It’s just that beautiful. Make sure to rent a row-boat to get close up views of that island!
Vintgar Gorge. Just a hop and a skip away from Bled.
Lake Bohinj. Bonus: the drive between this lake and Lake Bled is incredible, especially in the autumn.
Piran on the sea. Yes, that’s the Mediterranean–who knew?
A homestay in the Soča Valley.
A wine tour in the Brda region (Slovenia’s Tuscany).
A visit to the tiny UNESCO village of Šmartno.
Ljubljana. A charming little capital!
Predjama Castle, former home of the area’s Robin Hood figure. Also it’s a castle built into a cliff, so…
But really, all it took was one look.
That’s how some of the best love stories begin.
Linking up with Emma, Angie, Polly and Tiffany!
beautiful photos! I think you’d like Maribor too:) an idea for your next visit:)
Thanks! I’ll make sure to add it my next trip! 🙂
Stunning pics
Thank youuuuuu 🙂
I loved Slovenia. I just wish I had been there for longer. #travellinkup
So pretty, right? We were there for a week and it still didn’t feel like enough time!
I actually can’t handle how beautiful these photos are, seriously!! Oh my. Take me there… now!
Not to be immodest, but I was thinking that as I was choosing photos for this post! Not because I’m talented, but because I still can’t really believe how incredible Slovenia is.
I have wanted to visit Slovenia for ages!! It looks so beautiful and now your post has made me want to go even more! 🙂
You must! It’s pretty much perfect there 🙂
Ah Slovenia is just so gorgeous! We did a day trip which did Bled in the morning and Piran in the afternoon and it was such a day of contrasts. I’d love to go back!
What a day! I love that you can see such different areas in the country in one day 🙂
I’m so excited, I’m actually going to Slovenia in September! Just a day trip, mind, but your post is making me seriously consider stretching it out to a couple days at least! x
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Oooh you should! Totally biased ha 😉 but it’s so amazing. you will want more than one day!
Ooooooooooooooooooh I want to visit SO bad!! Between you Isabel…