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The travel guide revealing the things to do in Rovinj: a picturesque that teaches you to slow down

Stricken in a time, with cobblestone streets and houses touched by Venetian elegance — the legacy of the medieval Serenissima — Rovinj feels at once ancient and alive in the present. On the western edge of the Istrian peninsula lies Rovinj—a town that feels more like a story than a destination. Cobbled alleys, pastel-colored houses […]

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Vodnjan: where stone, faith and olive trees share the same sky

Located in southwest Istria about 10 kilometres north of Pula, the largest city of the peninsula, Vodnjan is colourful and full of topics.

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Walking slowly toward the sky: a gentle ascent to Debela Peč, Julian Alps, Slovenia

Situated on the easternmost edge of the Julian Alps, with the Karavanke Mountains on one side and Triglav Summit on the other, Debela Peč is gentle and covered in cheerful green slopes. Debela Peč is one of Slovenia’s most popular and easily accessible 2,000-metre peaks. Hikers often call it the “mountain of two faces.” Its […]

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Višnjan: where the stars meet the stones of Istria

Located on a 256-meter high hill in northern Istria, Višnjan seems small at first glance but is filled with a medieval historical heritage that will amaze you. There’s a quiet kind of beauty in Višnjan — the sort that doesn’t call for attention but slowly draws you in, like a melody you only notice once […]

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Crossing the borderline: a gentle hike to Stol (Hochstuhl), the Karawanks’ grassy king

Hike to Stol (Hochstuhl), 2,236 m, the peak set in the Karawanks Alpine mountain range between Slovenia and Austria, abundant in grasslands, offering beautiful views of Lake Bled Tucked along the Slovenian–Austrian border, Stol (Hochstuhl), the highest peak of the Karawanks, feels unexpectedly welcoming. Its broad grassy slopes open into generous, sunlit spaces and reward […]

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Golica: slowly ascending into Slovenia’s alpine symphony

Situated in the very heart of the Karawanks mountain range, and framed by a breathtaking combination of grassy and forested slopes, offering stunning views over the Gorenjska region on the Slovenian side and the Drava River on the other, Golica is incredibly green and profoundly moving in its natural beauty. Golica (Kahlkogel in German), located […]

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Kanjavec: A Gentle Giant of the Julian Alps

Located in Triglav National Park heart between the Dolič Pass (2,164 m), the Hribarice Pass (2,306 m) and the Prehodavci Pass (2071 m), Kanjavec Mountain peak(2,568 m – 8,425 ft) is gentle and mountain panoramic view jam-packed. High in the heart of Triglav National Park, tucked between three mountain passes, lies Kanjavec – a 2,568-metre-high […]

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Things to do in Oprtalj/Portole, a picturesque central Istrian hilltop

Set in central Istria, Oprtalj rests on a 378-metre hill, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and the soft embrace of open skies. As you approach, the scent of olives drifts through the air and the rhythm of the vineyards seems to slow your steps. From the hilltop, views unfold gently, revealing valleys and horizons that […]

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Climbing Triglav: A Walk Above the Clouds

Triglav, at 2,864 meters the highest peak in Slovenia, rises in the heart of Triglav National Park and the Julian Alps. Its ridge is rugged and characteristic of this mountain range. There’s something about starting before the sun. The road from Istria was still cloaked in night when we set off, headlights carving through quiet […]

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Jalovec – The Silent King of the Julian Alps

Located into the Julian Alps mountain range with ends of the Planica, Bale, Koritnicaandthe last Trenta valleys, mighty Jalovec(2645 m) is “King of the Slovenian Mountains.” If Triglav is a national symbol, then Jalovec is a symbol for those who listen to the mountains. It’s not just about the peak. Jalovec is about the approach, […]

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