May, 2018

Located just about an hour outside Ljubljana lies the one place I went to in Slovenia outside the main city that wasn't a lake. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Nestled in the foothills and with the mountain on the horizon, I got off at the nearest bus stop in a small nearby town. The place was mostly residential, with incredibly picturesque houses, a couple small shops and cafes, as well as an old chateau in the center and a river flowing through. In a way, everything just felt relaxed and at peace.

For me, this was the perfect spot to get away from the noise and commotion of tourists and the city. I came without any particular plan and ended up just wandering about through the small neighborhoods, forested trails and windy roads up into the mountains. It was great just to see how the small town operated, without anything put of for show or without the commercialization of touristic centers or cities. Just calm houses, amazing nature, and regular Slovenian people going about their daily lives.

The place isn't difficult to get to, located just an hour or so by bus from the capital. Go there for the amazing views, cultural small town, chateau in the center, and numerous hiking trails that all start in the town and extend in nearly every direction outward.