Set above the magnificent Mirna River, lengthening its flow around the valley, Motovun is scenic and vivid.
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Dvigrad: where legends linger among ruins
Located on a hill raised from the valley of “Limska Draga”, Dvigrad is mysterious and ancient. Mystical Dvigrad or Dvograd, Dvegrad or ” Duocasteli ” at first glance leaves the impression of a ruin. Realistically, it is. However, entering the remains of the former fortress at the bottom of Lim Channel, we […]
Hike to Vogel peak from Tolminske Ravne via Koča na planini Razor and Globoko saddle
Vogel summit (1,923 m) lies in the Southern Bohinj mountain range, right above the popular Vogel ski resort. Nestled between the lush green Razor alpine meadow on one side and the scenic Bohinj Lake on the other, Vogel is surrounded by impressive peaks like Črne prsti, Škrbina […]
Through the stone window: climbing Prisojnik
Prisojnik (also known as Prisank) is a majestic, stretched-out mountain rising right above Vršič Pass. If you have ever driven through Vršič Pass in Slovenia, you have certainly noticed the dominant rocky peaks that tower over the mighty Julian Alps. Prisojnik is one of the most impressive […]
Korita at Ćićarija hills: a hidden source of untouched nature in Istria
Korita (1092 m), a hidden water source of untouched nature above the picturesque village of Brgudac, is a fairytale-like place made for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Nestled in the mountains of Istria, this peaceful refuge offers all the opportunities for a fresh-air rest in pristine surroundings. […]
Hum in Istria, the smallest town in the world
Bounded by peaceful green surroundings and being one of those places are almost the entire millennium-old that has continued to exist today, Hum is unique and the smallest. In the heart of Istria, wrapped in green silence and the hum of cicadas, lies Hum — a town […]
Things to do in Pula, the biggest Istrian townis a lush Roman heritage
At first glance, modern Pula, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, is moreweran ancient city with a rich past and preserved ancient monuments. If travelling to Pula, the first thing one will probably mention is a Roman Amphitheater (Arena). Besides this most recognizable monument, Pula, […]
Krn Lake hike: slow wandering into Slovenia’s alpine heart
The Krn Lakes are stunningly green and heartbreakingly beautiful—it’s no coincidence. Nestled deep in the heart of Triglav National Park and part of the majestic Julian Alps, they sit high above the Soča Valley. The lakes are surrounded by magnificent grassy slopes beneath towering peaks: Velika Baba […]
Lovran: strolling through a scenic town on Kvarner Bay with vibrant facades
Step into Lovran and the first thing you notice is the fresh, herbal scent of wild laurel drifting through the air, a fragrance carried on the coastal breeze.
A step towards the sky: the slow hike to Gran Paradiso (4,061 m)
Located in the Gran Paradiso national park bearing the same name, Gran Paradiso Peak (translated as the Great Paradise) is steep and gentle at the same time. The park, founded in 1922, is on the border of Italy and France, about 40 kilometres south of Aosta in […]