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Published: 05 June 2023

Ask anyone what they know about Slovenia, and most will struggle. Answers may include Mrs M. Trump comes from there and it was in Yugoslavia. That is, it – few know much about Slovenia and even less have been. The country has a small population, is in the EU and to me seemed to be the most advanced post-Yugoslavian country. Slovenia is close to being landed locked and has just ten kilometres of sea access.

Slovenia is not an all-inclusive resort destination like a few of my past country visits since it is not very cheap and barely has beaches. So, what is there to see? Lakes, castles/forts, medieval towns and underground (caves & mines). The country is very famous for its spectacular caves and those make up the main attractions.

My plan was standard. Book a return flight, hire a car, use multiple sites to find items to do, map it and book hotels as I go along. This trip like many was solo as many are. Six days was enough to see all I wanted to. The food was decent.

How were the people? Zero complaints about the people who speak good English and are more western than non-EU ex-Yugoslavia. There are cops with speed guns dotted around and to me they seemed “straight” unlike in non-EU states.

Day #1

• Flew in to Ljubljana
• Got car rental
• Night in Ljubljana

Day #2

• Ljubljana sights on foot
• Night in Ljubljana

Day #3

• Celje
• Ptuj
• Maribor
• Night in Maribor

Day #4

• Velika Planina
• Bled
• Idrija
• Night in Idrija

Day #5

• Idrija
• Postojna
• Night in Postojna

Day #6

• Predjama
• Škocjan
• Piran
• Flew home

Would I return? Unlikely not since I ticked off all the sights I wanted to see. Still, Slovenia is a great pint-sized country to explore in under a week.