{"id":14864,"date":"2016-03-03T09:22:38","date_gmt":"2016-03-02T22:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=14864&#038;preview_id=14864"},"modified":"2025-02-22T01:18:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:18:48","slug":"10-reasons-slovenia-should-be-your-next-big-eurotrip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/10-reasons-slovenia-should-be-your-next-big-eurotrip\/","title":{"rendered":"10 reasons Slovenia should be your next big Eurotrip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>It took two trains, a bus, and 13 hours for us to get from Vienna to Ljubljana, <a href=\"\/slovenia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slovenia<\/a>. We could have done it faster, but our backpacker\u2019s budget hadn\u2019t afforded us the luxury of booking the direct train. The bed of our downtown hostel looked mighty tempting after the long journey, and we promptly collapsed onto it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The next day, we eagerly explored Ljubljana and quickly came to the realisation that the journey had been 100% worth it. Slovenia \u2013 the\u00a0relatively quiet country that we\u2019d known almost nothing about became one of our most memorable stops in Europe.\u00a0It\u00a0had everything that we could possibly want in a trip to Europe &#8211; an interesting culture, unbelievably pretty scenery, and a quirkiness that we hadn\u2019t seen anywhere else.\u00a0It\u2019s been awhile since my\u00a0visit, but I still haven\u2019t stopped telling people about how much we loved it.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 reasons why Slovenia should be in your next big Eurotrip.<\/p>\n<h3>1. It has a cool Eastern European influence<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14879\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14879\" class=\"wp-image-14879 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---pedro-szekely\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-pedro-szekely-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Pedro Szekely, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you want a taste of Eastern Europe without being too far from other popular European destinations, Slovenia is the perfect choice. A bus or train from Venice or <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/zagreb-guide-croatia-travel\/\">Zagreb<\/a> <\/strong>will get you to Ljubljana in only a few hours.\u00a0This former Yugoslavian state gained independence in 1991, and became the first former communist country to join the Eurozone in 2007. This, plus\u00a0it\u2019s location, gives it a unique combination of Eastern European and Mediterranean vibes. I was fascinated by the country\u2019s communist past and how remnants of it are still present in modern Slovenia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/subscribe\"><strong>SUBSCRIBE TO INTREPID&#8217;S NEWSLETTER FOR TRAVEL TIPS, COMPETITIONS, GIVEAWAYS &amp; MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Street art is everywhere<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14871\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14871\" class=\"wp-image-14871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---ljubljana-globe-well-travelled\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-ljubljana-globe-well-travelled-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Globe Well Travelled<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I\u2019m a sucker for any city filled with street art, but Ljubljana stands out to me as one of the best. While I was visiting, Over the past 25 years, Slovenian activists have made their voices heard by showing support at many protests, including LGBT rights and anti-war rallies. This determination has flowed through Ljubljana, with propaganda scrawled over many city buildings by residents who are itching to get their messages across. The best place to get your street art fix is the Metelkova district, a former army barracks that was taken over by artists in the early 1990s and has now been transformed into a creative and lively area with colourful walls and some great nightlife.<\/p>\n<h3>3. The streets are decorated with quirky objects<\/h3>\n<p>On top of the street art that\u2019s splashed throughout Ljubljana, you\u2019ll also come across some interesting street decorations. Wander beneath brightly patterned umbrellas hanging over street lights, see thousands of pairs of shoes draped over the powerlines, or sit yourself on a neon pink park bench. These quirky objects are sure to make your day a little bit brighter.<\/p>\n<h3>4. It\u2019s really\u00a0cheap<\/h3>\n<p>The Eurozone crisis hit Slovenia hard in the late 2000s, which has resulted in fairly low prices compared to its neighbouring countries. For my fellow backpackers who are always on the lookout for cheap destinations, Slovenia is a top choice!\u00a0A casual meal will be around 7 Euro, a beer will only set you back about 2.50 Euro, and you can grab a great coffee for only 1.30 Euro.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/balkans-tours-benefits\/\"><strong>READ MORE:\u00a04 UNEXPECTED BENEFITS OF VISITING THE BALKANS ON A GROUP TOUR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Ljubljana is the green capital of Europe<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14872\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14872\" class=\"wp-image-14872 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---gilad-rom\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-gilad-rom-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Gilad Rom, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>I love discovering cities that actually give a damn about socially responsible tourism. Ljubljana has just been awarded the European Green Capital of 2016, which is a huge deal for eco-conscious travellers like myself.\u00a0The city\u2019s environmental efforts have included transforming the entire downtown area into a pedestrian only zone, initiatives for cyclists (there\u2019s a bike-sharing program if you want to join in), and methane-fuelled public buses.<\/p>\n<h3>6. You can drink unpasteurised milk from a vending machine<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever wondered what milk tastes like before it\u2019s processed through machines? It seems like a crazy idea and is actually illegal in some countries, but not in Slovenia! The locals like their food and drink to be high quality and as fresh as possible.\u00a0There are vending machines in the markets of Ljubljana where you can pop in a few dollars and get a stream of unpasteurised milk poured into a glass bottle for your drinking pleasure.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/day-hikes-europe\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 5 EUROPEAN DAY HIKES EVERYONE SHOULD EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>7. There\u2019s a touch of the 80\u2019s hanging around<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14873\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14873\" class=\"wp-image-14873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---globe-well-travelled-2\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-globe-well-travelled-2-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Globe Well Travelled<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever questioned what it would be like to live in (or relive) the 80s, you might find some of it left here in Ljubljana. Not only will you see men sporting some dashing chevron moustaches, you\u2019ll also spot some disco dancing posters and neon colours splashed about the city. The locals celebrate the remnants of this bright and fun decade in what I can only assume is a touch of nostalgia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/solo-travel-europe-lessons\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 7 THINGS I LEARNT TRAVELLING SOLO THROUGH EUROPE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. It makes for a less touristy Mediterranean holiday<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14874\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14874\" class=\"wp-image-14874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---steven-gong\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-steven-gong-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Steven Gong, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some Mediterranean beaches that aren\u2019t overcrowded, you might be surprised to find out that Slovenia actually holds 46km of coastline between Italy and Croatia.\u00a0And if you\u2019re keen for some outdoor dining in the warm Mediterranean air, head straight for downtown Ljubljana. Let me tell you, there\u2019s nothing more satisfying than sitting by the river at sunset, enjoying a glass of Slovenian wine along with some Italian food, all without the hoards of tourists that frequent Slovenia\u2019s neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n<p>Tourism in Slovenia is on the rise, so make sure you get in quick! 3.5 million visitors passed through the country in 2014, which is a 23% increase from 2009. It won\u2019t take long before the rest of the world discovers how fabulous this country is.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/adventures\/europe-islands-discover\/\"><strong>READ MORE: 5 BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS IN EUROPE YOU HAVEN&#8217;T DISCOVERED YET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9. You can row a boat on the most beautiful lake you\u2019ve ever seen<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14876\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14876\" class=\"wp-image-14876 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---james-southorn\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-james-southorn1-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o James Southorn, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lake Bled is so beautiful that you\u2019ll swear it\u2019s been Photoshopped. You can rent a rowboat from the township of Bled and slowly make your way out to Bled Island in the centre of the lake. It takes about 15 minutes to row out (and I\u2019ll give you prior warning &#8211; your arm muscles will definitely complain afterward) but it is totally worth it.\u00a0Once you step foot on the tiny island, you\u2019ll find a quaint church (the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria) and a small cafe where you can sip on hot chocolate and admire the surrounding scenery. This is surely the most tranquil spot in Slovenia.<\/p>\n<h3>10. You can play pretend in castles<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_14878\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14878\" class=\"wp-image-14878 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson.jpg\" alt=\"slovenia---erin-johnson\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson-799x449.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson-280x158.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson-576x324.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/slovenia-erin-johnson-711x400.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-14878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image c\/o Erin Johnson, Flickr<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Slovenia isn\u2019t known to be the castle capital of Europe, but it actually holds nearly 100 of them. Ljubljana Castle stands on a hilltop overlooking over the city, Bled Castle has some darn spectacular views of the lake and surrounding hills, and Predjama Castle is impressively built into the side of a cliff. You can discover old canons or climb up onto lookout towers and pretend to defend your people from a make-believe army. Take your pick of castle and have fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Words by the talented Ashlea Wheeler, aka <a href=\"http:\/\/aglobewelltravelled.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Globe Well Travelled<\/a>. Check out her <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/aglobewelltravelled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram feed<\/a> for some serious wanderlust.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature image c\/o\u00a0<a class=\"actor\" href=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/leniii\">Alenka Skamperle<\/a>, Flickr\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Slovenia \u2013 the relatively quiet country that we\u2019d known almost nothing about became one of our most memorable stops in Europe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15807,"featured_media":15432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[455],"tags":[46,177,253],"class_list":["post-14864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-feature","tag-europe","tag-slovenia","tag-travel","ipf_region-slovenia"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 reasons Slovenia should be your next big Eurotrip | Intrepid Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Slovenia \u2013 the relatively quiet country that we\u2019d known almost nothing about became one of our most memorable stops in Europe. 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