Ljubljana and me

Glimpses,photos & experiences of a foreigner living in Slovenia, Ljubljana

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

April 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

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

April 13, 2014 · 2 Comments

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

May 9, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

May 6, 2013 · 1 Comment

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

April 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

April 13, 2013 · 4 Comments

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

April 11, 2013 · 5 Comments

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

April 7, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

March 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

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

March 21, 2013 · 1 Comment

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

March 20, 2013 · 2 Comments

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

March 19, 2013 · Leave a comment

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