The Cost of Travel in Slovenia: My 2024 Budget Breakdown


Ljubljana at sunset

Slovenia was the first country I ever fell in love with.

Which is funny because I didn’t really want to visit.

I’d made friends with a Slovenian girl while I was in college, and when I announced my plans to take an extended trip around the world, she invited me to visit her in her home country. I knew nothing about Slovenia at this point, but I knew I couldn’t refuse an offer to see a country through a local’s eyes. She put together an action-packed itinerary that would have me exploring Slovenia in a huge amount of detail, then I booked a train ticket from Croatia to meet her.

Aaaaand she cancelled at the last minute. Suddenly, I found myself in Ljubljana with two weeks to spare and no idea what to do.

And I’ll be honest with you guys: I really wanted to hate Slovenia.

I was disappointed and frustrated by my friend’s flakiness, and it made me want to hate the place she was going to show me.

Little did I know, it’s damn near impossible to hate a country as wonderful as Slovenia.

Looking over a European city from a high viewpoint at sunset, with many orange-roofed houses. Hills visible in the background.
The spectacular view from Ljubljana castle at sunset: something I highly recommend you do!

Slovenia is an incredible country, and I’ve never been able to understand why people don’t talk about it more. It’s one of my favourite countries in Europe, and I’ve been to almost all of them!

Ljubljana is my second favourite city in Europe after Lisbon, Lake Bled is one of the prettiest spots I’ve seen on the continent, Piran is a chilled-out beach town with beautiful architecture, and the Goriška Brda region — known as Slovenia’s version of Tuscany — is both stunning and full of great wine. In Slovenia, you can climb mountains, kayak along turquoise rivers, fall in love with Bled’s famous cream cake, drink excellent wine, explore a medieval castle, wander through caves, and even go skiing.

If you’re thinking about booking a trip to Slovenia, I can only encourage you to go ahead and do it. This country remains one of my biggest and best surprises from my 12+ years of travel, and I’m convinced you’ll love it just as much as I do.

So let’s talk about expenses.

I’ve been recording my expenses from the very first day I started my travel blog because I want to show you guys that it’s possible to travel the world without spending a fortune. Unlike most other travel blogs, I refuse to take comps/freebies/press trips when I travel and make sure to always pay for everything with my own money. That means that my opinion is never swayed by tourism boards and marketing companies, and you’ll always be receiving my honest thoughts, good and bad, when it comes to experiences and value.

In Slovenia, it’s easy to stick to a budget if you’re keen to backpack your way across the country, but if you’re more of a mid-range traveller, you’ll still receive great value for money. I first visited Slovenia on a tight budget as a solo backpacker, attempting to spend as little as possible, but then later returned for a mid-range couples getaway with my partner, then most recently for another more expensive trip to show my parents around.

Because of this, I can now share exactly how much you can expect to spend on your trip to Slovenia. The good news is that even as prices for travel have gone up all over the world post-pandemic, this remains a very affordable country to visit.

Let’s get started.

Church on a small island in a lake, with a castle visible on a hill behind and mountains in the distance.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Slovenia

European readers: you likely already know that you’re in luck! With a plethora of budget airlines across the continent, getting to and from Ljubljana will likely cost under €100 each way. With an extensive train and bus network across Europe, it’s definitely worth checking out the overland options as well, as they may help you save some money.

For anyone in North America, Oceania, Asia, and elsewhere, my first recommendation is Secret Flying and my second is Skyscanner.

Secret Flying is my number one flying tool and it’s rare for me to ever travel long-distance on a flight that wasn’t found through that website. It’s essentially a flight deals site, that shares some of the absolute best prices for flights that have recently gone on sale. It’s thanks to Secret Flying that I flew from Lisbon to Cape Town for €280 return, London to Los Angeles for $120 one-way, and Singapore to London for $120 one-way. In short, regularly checking flights from your home country to Europe will help you save a lot of money.

Unfortunately, Ljubljana isn’t one of the main airports in Europe, so you’ll struggle to find direct flights.

First, check Secret Flying deals to Europe as a whole from the U.S., Canada, Australia, or wherever else you’re from. You’ll likely be able to pick up a flight for somewhere within the continent for as little as €350 return. From there, you can then use Skyscanner to find return flights from that destination to Slovenia.

Of course, if Secret Flying doesn’t have any great deals showing or you want to get to Ljubljana with the least amount of hassle, you can use Skyscanner from the get-go. After 12+ years of continuous travel, it’s my favourite way to search for flights, as I love that you can search for flights from an entire country to Slovenia, and that you can search for travel dates across an entire month to ensure you’re flying on the cheapest days.

As always, the more flexible your plans, the easier you’ll find it to save money on flights. If you’re happy to fly into and out of different airports, you may be able to pick up a deal: be sure to check all of the nearby countries!

I saved a couple of hundred euros on my last trip by flying into Venice and taking a minivan from there to Ljubljana, for instance, and it’s worth looking at options from Zagreb and even Vienna as well. Take a look at Flixbus for cheap bus tickets from nearby cities: it’s under €15 for that Ljubljana/Zagreb route, for instance, and only takes 2.5 hours. If you’re happy to visit at any time of year, you’ll be able to pick and choose the best prices, too.

View over orange-roofed houses towards a small harbour and the ocean.

How to Find Cheap Accommodation in Slovenia

There’s great value accommodation available in Slovenia, whether you’re a backpacker on a super-tight budget, part of a couple on a mid-range-priced vacation, or a luxury traveller looking for a great value getaway.

One of the most affordable ways to explore Slovenia is by staying in a hostel. I’ve stayed in several as I’ve travelled around the country, and was impressed with both their quality and just how many there were to choose from. The most unusual option is definitely Hostel Celica Art (dorms starting from €29 a night), which gives you the opportunity to stay in a converted jail. Every cell has been decorated in a different way, so you never know what your surroundings will look like, but you’re guaranteed to have a unique experience!

If you’d prefer not to sleep behind bars, there are plenty of other options for hostel living around Slovenia. The cheapest dorm bed in a well-reviewed hostel in Ljubljana comes in at €21 a night at Boutique Hostel Angel, while the cheapest private room in the city with good reviews is €42 a night at The Fuzzy Log.

Head away from the main tourist centres and accommodation gets even cheaper. In Mojstrana (near Bled), for instance, you’ll pay just €19 a night for a dorm bed at the very highly-rated Hostel Lukna. Even in the popular beachside resort town of Piran, it’s only €25 a night for a dorm bed at Hostel Alieti.

If you’re on an even tighter budget, you might want to explore some options that’ll land you with free accommodation while you’re in Slovenia. You’ve probably heard of Couchsurfing before, but if you haven’t, it’s a website where you can connect with locals and sleep on their sofas. It doesn’t cost anything to do so, and is a great way to gain an insight into Slovenian daily life, something that’s tough to do if you’re hanging out in a dorm room with other travellers.

Housesitting is another option that lets you spend time in Slovenia without having to spend money on accommodation. After signing up for the site, you’ll be able to apply for housesits and look after people’s’ homes (and usually their pets) for free. This is a great option for a whole range of travellers, although it’s best for those of you who have flexibility about when you travel, as it’s rare to find a housesit that perfectly coincides with specific dates. I’ve had friends score housesitting gigs for anywhere from remote farms to enormous castles, so this isn’t an option that’s just for the budget travellers!

And finally, while we’re talking about free accommodation options, you can also take a look at WorkAway in Slovenia. Through this site, you’ll work with locals in exchange for lodging and often food, often helping out on organic farms or local hostels. This is a great opportunity to spend an extended amount of time in the country while keeping your costs extremely low.

Okay, but what if you’re not a budget traveller and just want to stay in a lovely, well-reviewed hotel or guesthouse that’s good value for money and has all the things you need from a place to lay your head? I’ve got you! I’ve visited Slovenia twice now on a mid-range budget — once with my boyfriend and once with my parents — and was surprised by how much I could get for my money. For around €115 a night, you’ll be able to stay in an excellently-reviewed apartment or room, in a central location with friendly staff.

Pedestrianised street in a European city with people walking between closely-packed four-storey buildings.

In Ljubljana, my current favourite place to stay is ONE66 Hotel (€115 a night for a double room) and not just because of its epic views. So, what’s so great about it? Not only is it located a short walk from the centre of Ljubljana with all of its attractions, but the bedrooms in this four-star hotel are bright, clean, and spacious, and the breakfast is delicious (with plenty of vegan options)! It’s super-stylish with some really cool retro artwork, and there’s even a gym to work off all the fantastic meals you’ll be having at the nearby restaurants!

In Bled, my recommendation is Apartma Neža (€115 per night for a double room). It’s good value for money, especially considering the amazing spectacular views you get over the nearby mountains from your terrace. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Lake Bled, which means you’re a little away from the tourists in a more local, quiet neighbourhood, which is always a bonus. The apartment is spacious and newly renovated, with a well-stocked kitchen if you’re looking to save a bit of money by preparing your own meals. The owners are really lovely, and full of useful tips and advice about how to make the most of your time in Bled.

In Piran, go for Studio Apartment Moro (€104 per night for a double room). It’s one of the best places to stay in town, on the tip of the peninsula and only a few metres from the waterfront in three directions! Everything else is in easy walking distance as well, including all the town’s attractions and some great restaurants. If you don’t feel like eating out, though, there’s a fully-stocked kitchen in the apartment as well. The bed is super-comfortable, and the entire apartment feels clean and super-modern: I especially liked the lovely powerful shower!

Multi-storey stone building with columns and a rotunda and clock on top, on a street corner in a European city with people walking on the pavement alongside.

How Much Does Transportation Cost in Slovenia?

Slovenia is a small country, so traveling around it is straightforward and inexpensive.

If you’re comfortable driving in foreign countries, one of the best ways to get around is by car. You already know the benefits of driving: you can pick and choose when you hit the road, stop off whenever you like, enjoy higher levels of comfort, and more easily get to rural and remote parts of the country where buses and trains may not go.

Slovenian drivers are far calmer than the ones you’ll find across the border in Italy, so you won’t have to worry about aggressive motorists chasing you down the roads, either! My parents decided to drive across Slovenia when they visited, and found it to be an easy country to do so — the local drivers were courteous, there was plenty of parking and signposts, and the roads were smooth. Cars in Slovenia drive on the right-hand side of the road, and as of March 2024, fuel is priced at €1.49 a litre.

These days, I use RentalCars.com to find the cheapest car rental prices when I travel. In Slovenia, prices for car hire start from €18 a day.

If you can’t drive, want to save money, or simply don’t want the hassle of renting a car in a different country, the next best option is the bus. This is my personal favourite way to get around Slovenia, and I’ve taken a whole bunch of them over the years.

It’s the cheapest way to get around the country, and the coaches are of a high standard, making for a comfortable and reliable ride. There’s air conditioning in summer, heating in winter, the drivers typically speak excellent English, and many of buses offer Wi-Fi as well. You can view the bus schedule and cost of travel in advance on the Avtobusna Postaja Ljubljana site, and I’ve included a few prices below.

Alternatively, you can choose to explore the country by train instead. I recommend doing this only if you have an aversion to buses — if they give you motion sickness, for example — as the trains are a bit pricier and don’t run to as many places. They’re comfortable to travel on, though, and you can get up and stretch your legs whenever you like, which is a bonus over taking the bus. You can check out the train schedule in advance on the Bahn.de website.

Here’s what I spent on transportation within Slovenia, along with a few other trips you might want to take while you’re there. Prices were last checked and updated in March 2024.

  • Bus from Ljubljana to Bled: €5.70
  • A week’s car hire within Slovenia: €121.09
  • Bus from Ljubljana to Piran: €10.90
  • Bus from Ljubljana to Postojna Caves: €5.30
  • Train from Ljubljana to Maribor: €12.40
Narrow cobbled street with tables and chairs on one side and restaurants on the other, in a European city

How to Find Budget Food Options in Slovenia

Food is reasonably affordable in Slovenia, and you can easily get by spending around €30 per day.

I always try to find accommodation that offers a free breakfast to save on money, and because the whole European pastries for breakfast thing doesn’t sit well with my lactose intolerance. Fortunately, the majority of hostels and hotels in Slovenia include breakfast in their prices. If not, you’ll be looking at spending around €7 for a traditional Slovenian breakfast of bread, honey, and fruit with a coffee.

On average, I paid €11 for lunch while I was travelling in Slovenia. You can expect to pay around €12 for a burger and soft drink and €15-20 for a typical Slovenian two-course lunch of soup and roast chicken, stew, or dumplings plus a drink. If you’re after something smaller, you’ll pay around €5 for street food like a burek or kranjska klobasa (Slovenian sausage) from a cart, or €6 for a sandwich and bag of chips/crisps. I highly recommend splurging on delicious Bled cake if you make it there, where you’ll pay €3-4 for one of the best cakes of your life. And yes, it was well worth dairying myself for.

Dinners are, as always, more expensive than lunches. I averaged around €15 for my evening meals when travelling in Slovenia. A pizza with a glass of wine is around €18, steak with a wine will be around €25-30, a pasta dish costs about €15, a cheap shawarma is priced at €5, and a burger and chips with a Coke will be around €12.

One of my favourite ways to save money on food when I travel is to make lunch my largest meal. I’ll opt for a bigger main dish for lunch when prices are lower, then get a smaller dish like a starter or a salad for dinner.

When it comes to drinking in Slovenia, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the prices. I usually paid around €3-4 for a glass of wine in a casual restaurant, and a bottle of local wine from a supermarket is typically around €6-8. If you’re more of a beer drinker, you can expect to pay €3 for a large domestic beer in a pub or restaurant.

A one-litre bottle of water from a convenience store or supermarket is €1-1.50, although I recommend travelling with a foldable Vapur water bottle and refilling it with Slovenia’s safe, drinkable tap water instead. You’ll save on money and reduce your plastic consumption by doing so. And finally, if you’re a coffee drinker, you’ll be looking at paying €1.50 for an espresso or €2.50 for a decent latte or flat white.

If you’re a fan of eating in when you travel, groceries from the supermarkets and local markets aren’t too expensive either. Some typical prices of essentials include:

  • A loaf of bread: €1
  • A dozen eggs: €2.50
  • A kilogram of tomatoes: €2
  • A litre of milk: €1.10
  • A kilogram of potatoes: €0.75
  • A kilogram of chicken thighs: €6.50
Three small rowing boats tied up at a tiny wooden pier on a lake, with forested hills behind.

How to Spend Less on Activities in Slovenia

Slovenia is a beautiful country, and fortunately, much of it is easily accessible without needing to spend any money at all. Wandering the hipster neighbourhoods and jumping on the daily free walking tour of Ljubljana are free (I highly recommend doing both!), as is walking the perimeter of Lake Bled, hiking through the Julian Alps in Triglav National Park, getting away from the tourists in Lake Bohinj, sunbathing on the beach in Piran — there are a whole host of activities you can do in Slovenia without spending a single cent.

If you’re more of a tour and activity kind of person, the prices in Slovenia aren’t too bad at all. You’ll be looking at spending around €100 if you want to base yourself in Ljubljana and take day trips across the country. This is a pretty reasonable price when you take into account that your transportation and meals are usually included, and you’ll have a local guide for an entire day to show you the parts you wouldn’t have otherwise seen if you were exploring alone.

If you’re into adventure activities, you absolutely have to spend some time in Bled. There, you’ll be able to go white-water rafting, canyoning, hot air ballooning, kayaking, hiking, and more, and all for a fairly low price. I went hot air ballooning over Lake Bled a few years ago: it was a magical experience, and much cheaper than doing the same thing in most other countries I’ve visited.

Here are some of the highest-rated tours in Slovenia, along with their cost:

Tall pink building on a city street, with religious statues and artwork on the top and sides.
Probably my favourite building in Ljubljana: the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation!

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance When You Travel to Slovenia

If you’ve read any other posts on Never Ending Footsteps, you’ll know that I’m a great believer in travelling with travel insurance. I’ve seen far too many Go Fund Me campaigns from destitute backpackers that are unexpectedly stranded in a foreign country after a scooter accident/being attacked/breaking a leg with no way of getting home or paying for their healthcare. These costs can quickly land you with a six-figure bill to pay at the end of it.

In short, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.

Travel insurance will cover you if your flight is cancelled and you need to book a new one, if your luggage gets lost and you need to replace your belongings, if you suddenly get struck down by appendicitis and have to be hospitalised, or discover a family member has died and you need to get home immediately. If you fall seriously ill, your insurance will cover the costs to fly you home to receive medical treatment.

I use SafetyWing as my travel insurance provider, and recommend them for trips to Slovenia. Firstly, they’re one of the few companies out there who will actually cover you if you contract COVID-19. On top of that, they provide worldwide coverage, don’t require you to have a return ticket, and even allow you to buy coverage after you’ve left home. If you’re on a long-term trip, you can pay monthly instead of up-front, and can cancel at any time. Finally, they’re way cheaper than the competition, and have a clear, easy-to-understand pricing structure, which is always appreciated.

With SafetyWing, you’ll pay $1.50 a day for travel insurance.

A grassy hillside with many tall trees, with a lake and hills visible in the distance.

My Travel Expenses in Slovenia

At the end of my budget breakdowns, I always like to take a look over my expense reports and tally up exactly what I spent in Slovenia, in order to give you an idea of how much you should be expecting to spend. As I visited Slovenia as both a backpacker on a tight budget, and a mid-range traveller that was looking for good value, I’ve split my expenses up into these two ranges in order to be as accurate as possible. Prices are a per-day average, since my trips have ranged in length from one to three weeks.

How much I spent in Slovenia as a solo backpacker:

  • Accommodation: €23.50 per day
  • Transportation: €3.85 per day
  • Food: €19.20 per day
  • Activities: €8.50 per day

That’s an average of €55.05 per day.

How much I spent in Slovenia as a mid-range traveller:

  • Accommodation: €112 per day between two (56 each)
  • Transportation: €4.20 per day
  • Food: €29.70 per day
  • Activities: €29.50 per day

That works out to an average of €119.40 per day.

Phew! 

That’s it for my travel expense report for Slovenia! I really hope you found it useful for your upcoming trip, and am happy to answer any further questions you may have in the comments below.

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44 Comments

  1. Brit
    September 11, 2011
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    Great guide, Lauren! Really good work here. I’m impressed! I visited Slovenia last year and LOVED it. It’s probably my favorite country in Europe so far and the low costs make it even better in my eyes.

    • September 13, 2011
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      Yes! Slovenia is one of my favourites, too. Ljubljana, especially, is one of my favourite countries in Europe — it’s so underrated!

  2. I Hart Travel
    September 11, 2011
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    These photos are absolutely beautiful! I wish I had gone to Bled like I planned. How did you travel there from Ljubljana? When I was planning it, it seemed difficult to figure out the train to go there.

    • September 13, 2011
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      I went by bus rather than train, but both options are easy — just go to the station and ask for a ticket to Bled! Super simple :-) I hope you make it there on your next visit.

  3. Mike
    September 11, 2011
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    The ‘morning mist’ photo is one of my favourites so far

    • September 13, 2011
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      I think it’s one of mine too :)

  4. Andy
    September 11, 2011
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    I hadn’t considered visiting Slovenia before, but this post has just convinced me otherwise! When would you say is the best time of year to visit? Could you go for a long weekend city break type thing or do you think you need longer to make the most of your trip?

    • September 13, 2011
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      Slovenia doesn’t get super-super hot, like some of Europe, so I actually quite like visiting in the summer months. I’d say any time between May and September would be fantastic, although January could be great, too. I’ve always dreamed of seeing Lake Bled in the snow!

      I’d recommend at least five days to ensure you get to spend time in both Ljubljana and Bled, but if you could only squeeze in three days or so, Ljubljana would still be a great candidate for a city break.

  5. Jodi
    September 11, 2011
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    Wow. Wow. Wow. These pictures are STUNNING. This is why Slovenia is on my travel bucket list. Have been researching today and your guide is the best I’ve found on the internet. Thanks for putting so much time and effort into building this comprehensive guide.

    • September 13, 2011
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      Thank you for reading! :-) I hope you manage to strike Slovenia from your bucket list soon!

  6. Leanne
    September 11, 2011
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    Until reading this post, I couldn’t have even told you where Slovenia is located, but now I’m planning a trip for myself! Central Europe is a bit of a mystery to me, but the lower prices definitely hold a lot of appeal.

    • September 13, 2011
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      And honestly, while Central and Eastern Europe don’t receive as much attention as their Western counterparts, they’re just as incredible to visit. I hope you make it to Slovenia to find out for yourself! :-)

  7. Phil
    September 12, 2011
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    I’m just going to go ahead and say it: I think Slovenia is just about the best of Europe.

  8. Scott
    September 12, 2011
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    Awesome post! I haven’t been to Slovenia in a long time, but maybe it’s time for me to return. Despite the low prices, it’s still much more expensive than it was a decade ago! I guess that’s a reason to make sure I visit now :-)

    • April 9, 2019
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      Yeah, it’s definitely increasing in price, although still much cheaper than Western Europe. I’d be interested to hear how you think it’s changed after your return visit!

  9. Kat Walker
    September 12, 2011
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    Again, just stunning pictures! Love your blog :)

    • September 13, 2011
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      Awww thanks so much, Kat! :)

  10. Danielle
    September 12, 2011
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    Those views are spectacular!

  11. Maggie
    September 19, 2011
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    Really useful post for planning my trip to Slovenia. It’s going to be my first time backpacking in Europe, so I’ve booked myself in for a stay at Hostel Celica. I’m nervous! My first time in a hostel lol. This post has me excited to visit Slovenia, just wanted to say thanks!

    • April 9, 2019
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      No problem! You’re going to have a wonderful trip. And don’t worry about the hostel — I was terrified of them before I first started travelling, but they’re really not a big deal. You’ll meet tons of people and save lots of money :-)

  12. jenjen
    September 19, 2011
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    Bled cake! Possibly one of the best desserts in the world. Love Slovenia and your guide is great. It actually encouraged me to get out my trip journal and calculate my expenses. I averaged €55 a day while I was there, which fits in with your estimates. Safe travels!

    • April 9, 2019
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      Thanks for sharing, Jen! And I fully agree with you about the Bled Cake — it’s delicious!

  13. Andrew
    October 29, 2011
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    And the list for stuff in Europe gets longer. I went through Ljubljana to get to Croatia on the train once. So although I have stamps for Slovenia, I didn’t even set foot on the ground. I know I have seen stuff about this place before, but it does look amazing and fresh air.

    • October 30, 2011
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      You definitely need to put Slovenia on the list!

  14. Jason
    July 4, 2012
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    I am in Bled right now! Can’t think of too many places i’d rather be. Having rowed the small wooden boat to Bled Island and had a swim in the lake yesterday, today I’m going up to the castle.

    Ljubljana and the old town were fascinating and full of atmosphere too. I am on a 5 week round the world adventure and I must say Slovenia has been a real surprise packet! Most exciting of all — it’s so affordable!

    Happy travels and thanks for putting all of this information together for us all.

    • April 9, 2019
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      Sounds like an incredible trip, Jason! Glad to hear you’re enjoying your time in Slovenia :-)

  15. Tom
    July 5, 2012
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    Ahh Lauren, these are stunning photos – I actually just used your guide to recommend Slovenia as a place for my mum to visit! She loves France, Italy, Austria, Croatia, but has never been to Slovenia. It looks like somewhere she’d love to go.

    • April 9, 2019
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      Yes! I think she’d probably love it there :-)

  16. Natasha
    August 8, 2013
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    Fabulous guide Lauren!

    We just returned from a week away in Slovenia in part thanks to your blog posts about it! I’m pleased to tell you that we absolutely fell head over heels in love with it. What a fabulous country with so much to see and do in such a small area. If anybody’s reading this and considering whether to go or not, I can highly recommend it. I can’t wait to go back to explore the east of the country!

    • August 9, 2013
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      Yay! This makes me so happy, Natasha :-) Slovenia is definitely one of those countries that I always feel compelled to revisit.

  17. Andrej
    October 18, 2018
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    Hey Lauren. Did you go to Jezersko when you were in Slovenia?

    • October 18, 2018
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      I did not. It’s definitely high on my list for my next visit, though, as it looks beautiful!

  18. Isabelle
    January 13, 2019
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    Love these budget breakdowns that you put together, Lauren. I’m planning a RTW trip and being able to see accurate costs for every country I plan to visit has been so useful. Not sure if I’ll make it to Slovenia this time, but your photos certainly have me convinced that I should try to do so.

    • January 13, 2019
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      Thanks so much for your kind words! Enjoy your RTW trip! I first started out on a RTW adventure back in 2011, and I’m still travelling eight years later! :-)

  19. Mark Baxter
    January 20, 2019
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    Hey Lauren, Do you know if its possible to get the bus from Ljubljana to lake bohinj?

  20. Catherine
    March 11, 2019
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    Hi Lauren, we are planning a 2 week couples holiday to Slovenia in September, on a middle range budget, with a hire car. I wondered where you would recommend staying as a base? We would prefer to be away from any busy bustle areas to stay. Nice peace and quiet, and we can always drive to the busy areas for day trips etc. Any suggestions are most welcome. Thank you, Catherine.

  21. Christy
    April 8, 2019
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    Slovenia is one of those places that gets under your skin. I visited as an afterthought during a big Eastern Europe trip and have returned three times since then. I can’t get enough! Love Ljubljana. Love Piran. If I could live in Europe legally, I’d move to Slovenia in a heartbeat.

    • April 9, 2019
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      I can definitely agree with that! I recently moved back to Europe after eight years of travel, and Slovenia was a high contender for me! In the end, I decided against it, but I still plan on taking lots of trips back there over the coming years :-)

  22. Heidi Thayer
    April 27, 2019
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    We are travelling to Slovenia in the fall this year. Seems we will be exploring many of the places you have mentioned. My partners family origin is from Slovenia. We have found the town’s in which his grandparents were born and will be visiting there also. Thank you for all of this very helpful information

  23. Janna Mauldin Heiner
    July 18, 2019
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    Thanks for writing this up, Lauren! I am considering a calligraphy conference in Slovenia next year. Having never traveled by air outside of the US, I’m grateful for every bit of information I can get! (Although I have to say your article deepened my concern about whether I want to spend most of my time in Slovenia sitting in workshops!)

  24. Karen Innes
    September 1, 2019
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    If I wasn’t already convinced to travel through Slovenia – I am now! It was a pleasure to read your post, Lauren.

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