Destination: Slovenia: Discover the Beauty and History that Permeates the Former Yugoslav Republic
Unbeknownst to many travelers, Slovenia offers some of the most understated and satisfying tourist options in Europe.
The vast majority of American travelers are unaware of the existence of the former Yugoslav republic of Slovenia. Situated 100 miles east of Venice, Italy, and 150 miles south of Vienna, Slovenia is roughly the size of the state of New Jersey. Many Americans tend to confuse Slovenia with some war-torn Balkan regions that share similar names -- Slovenia is often mistaken for Slovakia, a nation neighboring the Czech Republic; and Slavonia, a battered region of Croatia.
The capital city of Ljubljana is a university town, with about 25,000 students among its total population of 300,000. Many of the architectural creations of Ljubljana are the work of Joze Plecnik, a native Slovenian who studied in Austria and returned to his homeland to plan and build several eye-catching structures that are striking contrasts to the simple block creations of other regions of the former Soviet bloc. The countryside of Slovenia offers an abundance of outdoor activities and natural points of interest. Destinations such as Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj provide scenic tranquil settings and very affordable waterfront accommodations. Cave enthusiasts will find some of Europe's finest examples in the Skocjan Caves and the Postojna Cave.
Hemingway wrote of Slovenia (with Italian town names) in A Farewell to Arms and Cleveland, Ohio is generally considered to be the Slovenian capital of North America, where more than 330,000 Slovenian immigrants settled between 1880 and 1920. Despite this influx of Slovenian culture, American travelers rarely discover the beauty and history that permeates the former Yugoslav republic. Lodging, food, and entertainment are all relatively inexpensive throughout Slovenia and the region boasts rich culture and breathtaking scenery.
The capital city of Ljubljana is a university town, with about 25,000 students among its total population of 300,000. Many of the architectural creations of Ljubljana are the work of Joze Plecnik, a native Slovenian who studied in Austria and returned to his homeland to plan and build several eye-catching structures that are striking contrasts to the simple block creations of other regions of the former Soviet bloc. The countryside of Slovenia offers an abundance of outdoor activities and natural points of interest. Destinations such as Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj provide scenic tranquil settings and very affordable waterfront accommodations. Cave enthusiasts will find some of Europe's finest examples in the Skocjan Caves and the Postojna Cave.
Hemingway wrote of Slovenia (with Italian town names) in A Farewell to Arms and Cleveland, Ohio is generally considered to be the Slovenian capital of North America, where more than 330,000 Slovenian immigrants settled between 1880 and 1920. Despite this influx of Slovenian culture, American travelers rarely discover the beauty and history that permeates the former Yugoslav republic. Lodging, food, and entertainment are all relatively inexpensive throughout Slovenia and the region boasts rich culture and breathtaking scenery.
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