July 28, 2020: Gondolas to Bled Island
DrFumblefinger shares images of the gondolas that take passengers to and from Slovenia's famous Bled Island.
DrFumblefinger shares images of the gondolas that take passengers to and from Slovenia's famous Bled Island.
Six restaurants honored with the country's first Michelin stars are part of a new emphasis on local gastronomy.
Gumbo was visiting the spectacular Postojna cave in Slovenia. It's a beautiful cave, with an amazing assortment of dripstone formations.
Gumbo was visiting the only island in Slovenia, Bled Island, situated in a fairy-tale like setting in Slovenia.
DrFumblefinger visits Predjama Castle in Slovenia. It's the world's largest "cave castle."
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Fountain of the Three Carniolan Rivers, crafted by a Venetian Baroque artist who lived in Slovenia.
DrFumblefinger share a few images of some of the street art he encountered in Ljubljana
Gumbo was visiting the Church of St. John the Baptist in Lake Bohinj. The medieval church is beautifully situated in a lovely natural setting and features some interesting murals of its patron saint.
The Julian Alps Hiking Trail circles Slovenia's highest peaks in an area of untouched wilderness but also takes in several cities.
DrFumblefinger's favorite restaurant in Ljubljana was Figovec, which featured hearty traditional Slovenian food.
Gumbo was visiting the lovely Ljubljana Cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen and boatmen. The church has a beautiful Baroque interior.
DrFumblefinger visits Lake Bohinj. the largest lake in Slovenia and one of it's more beautiful natural settings. The lake is framed by the Julian Alps and Triglav National Park.
DrFumblefinger is surprised to find that Radovljica, Slovenia, is home to a weekend of Chocolate each April.
DrFumblefinger visits a small but lovely botanical garden in Slovenia's capital city of Ljubljana.
Gumbo was visiting the unusual and interesting bee-keeping museum in Slovenia, which helps preserve the history and traditions of bee-keeping.