The only reason why I went to Kranj was its convenient location. It was easy to get to it from Bled and on the following day from Kranj to the airport. But I loved this city at first sight. My room was at Layer’s Art Residence, in the heart of the old town. This building […]
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At Ljubljana’s bus station, I bought a combo ticket for €40 that included a one-way ride to Bled, entrance to Bled Castle, a return boat ride to the island, entrance to the island church, a slice of cake and a drink at the island café. Fearing that Bled would be crowded because the summer season
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I was coming by train from Postojna and studying a map of Ljubljana. Nothing was prebooked, and I wanted to stay near the station and all attractions. Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia and I thought that finding accommodation in it should not be a problem. That was a big mistake. I walked from
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This unusual castle is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from Postojna. It was built in the early 13th century in a rock cavern high on the cliff. At that time, safety was paramount. It was more important than comfort living. Predjama Castle is absolutely impregnable. It is attached to the rock wall that is almost
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While I was on the bus from Koper to Postojna, the drizzle changed to downpour. I congratulated myself on a wise decision to book a room in Postojna the night before. I’d not need to look for a place to stay in such rain. The hotel had excellent reviews, it was close to the station
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The rain began falling during the night. So far, the weather in Venice was excellent, not too hot and not cold, just perfect for sightseeing, and it did not rain. I packed after breakfast, sent a text message to Giorgio that I was leaving, placed the keys on the table and closed the apartment door
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