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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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]