About Slovenian women or How to celebrate the Advent
And here it is, the most expected blog in which I will talk about Slovenian women in a special context. Preparing for Christmas, the Advent. I’ve spent the first advent evening … Continue reading
A few things that make Ljubljana special
Friends have been asking me what is different and typical for or just for Ljubljana, that I like. Probably there are few things typical but even more special things,that even … Continue reading
Čemaž, the wild garlic or the bear’s garlic
Plant of the Week has been won by the young wild garlic! 😉 Intensively picked this period all around Slovenia, can be found growing wild, at the edge of broadleaf forests, usually next … Continue reading
Back in Ljubljana or how to go back to nature
As winter kept us away from Ljubljana, being back in Slovenia now it only proves to me this is the place where we want to be, myself, my sweet devil … Continue reading
Haloze, a peace of heaven
” The vintage, friends, is over, And here sweet wine makes, once again, Sad eyes and hearts recover” .. and where else the culture of wine is better know in … Continue reading
The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship
During World War II the Province of Ljubljana, occupied by Fascist Italy, was subjected to brutal repression after the emergence of resistance and the occupying forces put the barbed wire fence around Ljubljana in order to prevent … Continue reading
Spring mushrooms,smrčki
The spring season of mushrooms hunting has officially started, with smrčki or mavrahi, Morchella -Yellow Morel. This edible mushrooms can be found all over the world, inclusive in Slovenian forests and appreciated for their … Continue reading
Green Ljubljana
Viev from one of the fields on the Castle hill http://instagram.com/p/YujBQXjjql/
Between St. James’s Bridge and Hradecky Bridge
On a warm day, why not have a beautiful and interesting promenade..between bridges?! In Ljubljana you can see between St. James’s Bridge –Šentjakobski most ,reinforced concrete bridge of architect Alfred Keller, made in 1915, … Continue reading
Slovenian salads – Dandelion salad
During spring, Slovenians go picking, from untreated fields , young dandelion. Every Slovenian loves it ,I don’t think I heard someone that wasn’t waiting for regratova solata – dandelion salad. The picking is done now,while the … Continue reading
How to discover Reber Street and Castle Hill
All around city center of Ljubljana,starting with the river side and continuing with small streets around Prešernov trg, you can find quite a lot of old books shops that sell all … Continue reading
The kings of mushrooms. Part I – marčnice
This boots we’re meant for.. mudding 😀 mud bathing even;) Where? In secret forests..Ljubljana area ! What for ? …… – marčnice –Hygrophorus marzuolus , that can be hunted for just few more weeks, announcing … Continue reading
Šance, the fortifications on the Castle Hill
Šance are the fortifications on the Castle Hill –Grajski grič, that got rearranged into a interesting promenade space by Jože Plečnik , in 1931 . In the vicinity of the Ljubljana Castle , you can enjoy … Continue reading
Secret doors in Ljubljana
Open Sesame ! and secret doors will appear, in front of your eyes, taking you to secret places.. Ljubljana has such doorways ,hidden in the very own heart of the town,like … Continue reading
The Green Floor in Ljubljana
Every building in Ljubljana, has it’s green area , most of the times gardens, outside, that people take such good care of and are proud of, but that is for the … Continue reading
Somewhere in Ljubljana,just before Easter..:)
Meanwhile, in Ljubljana, on Palm Sunday…
A green walk in the heart of Ljubljana
One of those days,when all I wished for is to enjoy the warmth of the sun,relaxing in Kongresni Trg ,with my dog then meeting up with a friend for a walk in … Continue reading
Emona – glimpses of history
Glimpses of the Roman influence and architecture can be seen all over the city , it is impossible not to see and feel it. You can take a break from … Continue reading
Market,Slovenians and flowers
What about a walk to the Central Market? “Osrednja ljubljanska tržnica” is located in Vodnik Square , not more then a 2 minutes easy walk from the Central Square. It … Continue reading
Spring in Ljubljana
As you walk on the wooden footbridge ,that’s next to the old fish market square, the sun gets to warm all the building around and you get to see Preseren … Continue reading
Ljubljana’s cutest :)
Ljubljana’s cutest ! a photo album,that will always be open for more cuteness 😉 – photo caught at Metelkova Locals on bikes:)) mom and daughter at Ljubljana Carnival – angel … Continue reading
Ljubljana and me 