Merry Christmas or Vesel Božič
Have a beautiful Christmas friends and readers from all over the world!! and a … Continue reading
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
What I think of Ljubljana
For some time now, I’m struggling in my head to write about Ljubljana, how I see it and I always end up thinking of Slovenians and how I got to … Continue reading
Eco festival 2013
For the last days Slovenia’s been boiling of high temperatures , and my refuge was the forest of Opatje Selo, part of Goriška region, spectacular area of Slovenia because of its climate … Continue reading
The war of beers
The war of beers took a new dimension in Ljubljana. There is Union, made in Ljubljana and there is Laško,that took the name after the city where is made. Each pivo has its … 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
Predjama Castle
Slovenia is the country of dragons as we discovered today, a beautiful castle,65 km away from Ljubljana on the way to Koper, nestled amongst hills of Inner Carniola. My small … Continue reading
Rural architecture in Ljubljana
If you want to get a glimpse of the ethnic, local architecture of Slovenia, the fields around Ljubljana are dressed with hayracks -kozolci . The kozolec is a free standing,wooden, open but roofed construction still used … 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
Central Market of Ljubljana on Saturday
If you want to have a real taste of what Slovenia has to offer , on the table and for your health, you must not miss the Ljubljana Central Market on … Continue reading
Costumes and laughter from Georgia, in heart of Ljubljana
As spring blossoms all over Ljubljana, shy flowers are smiling from every garden and children laughter can be heard everywhere… today the city was visited by a group of Georgian kids, all … Continue reading
Puppet Theatre Clock and Martin Krpan
For a smile, make sure to find yourself in front of Ljubljana Puppet Theatre clock! Martin Krpan and his Kobilica , are doing each hour a cute … Continue reading
Stari trg 3
The main squares of Ljubljana ( Town ,Old and New Square) were separated, in middle and modern ages till the end of 18th century, by walls. The wall between Town … 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
Stiška ulica, the shortest street in Ljubljana
I think I’ve discovered what it might be ..the shortest street in Ljubljana. Stiška ulica – Stična Street. Has just one house. Number 1 🙂 If someone finds a smaller ,tinnier ,shorter … Continue reading
About Ribji trg and Primož Trubar
The smallest square in Ljubljana is Ribji trg –Fish Square ,located not more then two minutes walk distance,on a side of the Ljubljanica river,from Prešeren Square In the middle of the tinny square is a … Continue reading
Pyramid of Zois
When I started exploring the architecture of Ljubljana I had no idea that this town has so many hidden ,in plane sight, symbols. One of this symbols is the pyramid … 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 Locksmith Street
Ljubljana has in it’s own heart,many little veins , foot passages – prehodi, some intimate,some comfortable,some connecting us with our homes and dreams.. and some taking us to really weird places..like I … Continue reading
Ljubljana’s cutest, on bike:)
Ljubljana has a system to rent a bike, from any of 30 renting points,all over the city , renting system called Bicikelj .. Now, it’s time to be cute:D
Križanke – Teutonic Church and Summer Theatre
A majestic view, in the heart of Ljubljana is The Križanke Summer Theatre and what remained from the Monastery and church of “Our Lady of Mercy”of the Teutonic Knights Order,located in French Revolution Square – Trg … Continue reading
Hidden poetry and the old sugar factory
Get a glimpse of Ljubljana’s poetry and discover the hidden poems written under bridges.. hidden messages in well know poems,like I discovered this one – “No te salves” by Mario … 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
Jota, a slovenian hotpot meal
What about some cooked meal, hotpot dish? Good to warm you in winter time and refreshing during summer time. Slovenia has it . Is called Jota. A hotpot –enolončnica , that … Continue reading
The Ljubljana Dragon
The story goes like this : “Once upon a time, Greek hero Jason and his Argonaut comrades stole a golden fleece, the coat of a golden ram, from the King … Continue reading
The Pink Bank in Ljubljana
The earthquake of 1895, almost destroyed the entire city, opening the door for the great architects to re-invent Ljubljana.One of them was Ivan Vurnik, that along with Jože Plečnik, is considered one of the … Continue reading
Slovenian salads -Motovilec
From the first times I was in Slovenia, I couldn’t stop noticing the great food this country has to offer. Freshly made,with ingredients that most of the people still work them in … Continue reading
Easter,Chronicle of Slovenian Towns and Pesmarica
Vesele praznike ! – Happy Hollidays! for everyone that is celebrating Easter all over the world and in Slovenia! I was invited to a traditional Easter lunch, my host prepared the … Continue reading
Waiting for Easter
Here is a taste of an international Easter, Slovenian -Romanian we had few years back, when the orthodox Easter was in the same day with the catholic one.After long debates,we adapted from … Continue reading
Last snow over Ljubljana
View over Ljubljana’s Castle and part of the city.
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
How to discover The Pink Church on a snowy day,in Ljubljana
The long winter continues in Ljubljana , one of the few sparks of light your eyes can rest on, is The Franciscan Church of Annunciation, that is colored, its red color is symbolic … Continue reading
Meanwhile,In Ljubljana…..:)
Ljubljana’s cutest moments got a new star 😉 captured yesterday,in center of the city.
Visit to Ljubljana’s Cathedral
What about a visit to Ljubljana’s Cathedral ?! I went on a rainy day, was no religious service inside,so I could catch the glimpses of history and culture,that the place has. It’s … Continue reading
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
The hanging of shoes. The dilemma.
While you walk throw Ljubljana’s old center, you can not stop noticing, wires on which lots of paired or unpaired shoes are hanging. Most famous “wire” is located in the close vicinity of Shoemaker’s Bridge -called so … Continue reading
Ribja Ulica- Fish street and prehod (foot passage) in Ljubljana’s heart
The heart of a city has many,many tinny little veins , that can be found all over the city, connecting us. Connecting people with their homes. There is something intimate and comfortable … 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 