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- Traffic penalties increased in Slovenia
- Slovenian wines continue to gain popularity abroad
- Where is Slovenia?
- Accommodation Slovenia
- Slovenian Weather
- Famous Slovenes: Žižek
- Slovenia Goes Green!
- Lipica and The White Horses
- Why Slovenia? Part III
- Why Slovenia? Part II
- Why Slovenia? Part I
- Wine tasting in Brda
- Top 5 Slovenian Souvenirs
- Celica: Ljubljana's prison-turned Hostel
- Lake Bled Nominated For New 7 Wonders
- Bohinj Makes the Top 5!
- Slovenian Humour
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Top 5 Slovenian Souvenirs
With so many things to chose from but limited suitcase space into which to cram stuff, deciding on what souvenirs to buy while in Ljubljana can be a daunting task.... -
Why Slovenia? Part I
When a Slovene meets a foreigner the first question they usually ask is the standard, 'Where are you from?' - which is understandable.... -
Celica: Ljubljana's prison-turned Hostel
Chosen by Lonely Planet as the 'Hippest Hostel in the World' last year, Celica was formerly a military prison in the Metelkova army barracks.... -
Traffic penalties increased in Slovenia
Although the number of road deaths in Slovenia decreased dramatically after stiffer fines for traffic violations and drink driving were introduced in 2008, the penalties were again raised as of 1 July 2011.... -
Wine tasting in Brda
Occupying 72km² of rolling hills between the Soča River and Italian border, Brda is one of Slovenia's foremost wine-growing areas and only an hour's drive from Ljubljana.... -
Bohinj Makes the Top 5!
Times online make a list of Europe five best spring breaks, and Bohinj came in their list as a best place to see in April-May.... -
Famous Slovenes: Žižek
With his only serious competition coming from an overweight alcoholic who floats down rivers, it's fairly safe to say that Slavoj Žižek is by far the most widely-known Slovene living today - which is no small feat given that his chosen profession is philosophy.... -
Where is Slovenia?
So where is Slovenia? With only one game remaining during the group stage of the 2010 World Cup a popular ... -
Slovenian wines continue to gain popularity abroad
In recent years Slovenian wines have become increasingly popular abroad, perhaps most notably in the United States.... -
Lipica and The White Horses
If you are lucky enough to have been alive in the 1960's, cast your mind all the way back. If you were a child in Europe in those heady days, 'The White Horses' should mean something to you.... -
Accommodation Slovenia
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Slovenian Humour
One of the most beautiful things about Slovenia is its size. The place is tiny. Yet you can still enjoy completely different regions, weather conditions, food, people and neighbouring countries, all within less than three hours driving.... -
Slovenian Weather
In a nutshell, Slovenian climate comprises hot summers and harsh winters. The latter seems to be due to its proximity to the alps, the former courtesy of the mediterranean tendencies of the Adriatic sea (and of course its latitude: 46°07'11....
Why Slovenia? Part II
Slovenian Slippers
The Slovene version of this article appears in the 16 November 2009 issue of Ljubljana's City Magazine. You can read Part III here, and if you missed Part I it's here.
Obviously your having a go at Scottish accents, since 'northern Britain' more or less covers all the land north of Hadrian's Wall. I agree!