{"id":121269,"date":"2021-09-20T10:32:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T08:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/?p=121269"},"modified":"2021-09-29T11:09:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T09:09:35","slug":"slowenien-erkunden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Slovenia on culinary paths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Press trip<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-121319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/LJubljana-1-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Last week I was able to explore the beautiful and diverse country of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slovenia.info\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Slovenia<\/a> for the first time. The country has 2 million inhabitants, and is known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes. I am happy to take you on a journey of discovery, which was guided by culinary experiences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Overview<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/#The_capital_Ljubljana\" >The capital Ljubljana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/#Lake_Bled_Lake_Woheiner_Upper_Carniola_Brdo\" >Lake Bled, Lake Woheiner, Upper Carniola &amp; Brdo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/#Portoroz_%E2%80%93_the_pearl_by_the_sea\" >Portoro\u017e &#8211; the pearl by the sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/#Piran_%E2%80%93_Slovenias_most_beautiful_coastal_town\" >Piran &#8211; Slovenia&#8217;s most beautiful coastal town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/#Discovering_traditional_food\" >Discovering traditional food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_capital_Ljubljana\"><\/span>The capital Ljubljana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-121277\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-2-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-2-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-2-1440x2160.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The capital of Slovenia is Ljubljana and with about 290&#8217;000 inhabitants it is also the biggest city of the country. There is a lot to discover in this really beautiful city, thanks to its size it can be explored wonderfully on foot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-14' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-market\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-market-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-markt\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Markt-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-9\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-9-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id='gallery-15' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/flower-market\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Market-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/flower-markt\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Flower-Markt-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>An absolute must-see is the market on Saturday morning. It offers a huge selection of fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and much more from local producers. Slovenia is famous for its honey, among other things, a perfect souvenir to take home. Culinary lovers will also love the market hall. For art lovers, there is also something to discover: an art space for young artists has been created in the old fish market hall. We were even allowed to take part in a small flower workshop with a lovely flower seller.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-16' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-8\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-8-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/food-slowenia-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Food-Slowenia-2-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-7\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-7-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s move on to one of my highlights in the capital, the restaurant JB. The chef Janez Bratov\u017e serves you culinary delights. He is also considered a pioneer who brought the gourmet scene to Slovenia. JB cooks with creative ideas, heart and soul, and you can taste that in all his dishes. You shouldn&#8217;t miss his famous ravioli with pistachios.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-17' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/ljubljana\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Ljubljana-1440x2160.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/hotellobby-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotellobby-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>By the way, during our time in Ljubljana we stayed at the Grand Hotel Union, a 4-star hotel ideally located for exploring the city. At the time of its construction, it was the largest hotel in the city. It was built from 1903-05 according to plans by architect Josip Vanca\u0161. I particularly like the fact that the hotel is in Art Nouveau style and thus exudes the charm of past times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lake_Bled_Lake_Woheiner_Upper_Carniola_Brdo\"><\/span>Lake Bled, Lake Woheiner, Upper Carniola &amp; Brdo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-18' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/lake-bled\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1484\" height=\"2297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901-300x464.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901-1440x2229.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901-992x1536.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901-1323x2048.jpg 1323w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-Bled-scaled-e1632514986901-800x1238.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1484px) 100vw, 1484px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/lake-bled-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-bled-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-bled-1.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-bled-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-bled-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lake-bled-1-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1365px) 100vw, 1365px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/burg-bled\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1658\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-scaled.jpg 1658w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-300x463.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-1440x2223.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-995x1536.jpg 995w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-1327x2048.jpg 1327w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Burg-Bled-800x1235.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1658px) 100vw, 1658px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Lake Bled is becoming more and more popular by tourists. Situated on the edge of the Triglav National Park, the lake was even nominated for the Seven New Wonders of the World. The Upper Carniola region is also known for its thermal waters. In the lake is the small island of Blejski Otok with the Church of St. Mary &#8211; it is also the only island in Slovenia. You can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Bled from Bled Castle. A visit to the castle is anyway worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-19' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/bohinj-see\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bohinj-see-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also worth a visit is Lake Woheiner, which is part of the Triglav National Park. The water is so clear that you can watch the fish swimming. Therefore, the lake is wonderful for swimming, but also for e.g. a hike.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-20' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/img_5023-min\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5023-min-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/hotel-brdo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Hotel-Brdo-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-121326\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Brdo-Suite-1-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The perfect residence for staying in the Brdo region is the newly opened Hotel Elegans. We even stayed in the unique presidential suite with its own sauna. Stylish interiors, a wonderful breakfast buffet and friendly staff make the stay a first-class experience. The Brdo Park belongs to the hotel and offers a recreational area. With 11 lakes, wild animals and a 9-hole golf course as well as a horse stud farm, there are numerous activities on offer, from picnics in the park to hunting trips. In addition, a wellness area is to be added in a few months. A visit is definitely worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-21' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-4\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-4-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-3\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-3-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Another culinary highlight was the restaurant Vila Podvin in Mo\u0161nje near Radovljica in the middle of Upper Carniola. The restaurant is run by top chef Uro\u0161 \u0160tefelin, who has been awarded a Michelin star. The creations combine modern cuisine with traditional ingredients. They are cooked with fresh, seasonal, local ingredients and vegetables from the hotel&#8217;s own garden of Vila Podvin. A real treat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portoroz_%E2%80%93_the_pearl_by_the_sea\"><\/span>Portoro\u017e &#8211; the pearl by the sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-22' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/piran\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/piran-beach\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Piran-Beach-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our journey then took us to the sea. Slovenia has 47 km of coastline and is therefore also wonderfully suited for bathing holidays. The Slovenian Istria offers pure holiday feeling. In Portoro\u017e there are numerous hotels with private beaches and wooden piers to relax in the sun. From our hotel balcony at Mind Hotel Slovenija, we had a wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea with beach and harbour. Hotel guests are also allowed to visit the Portoro\u017e thermal baths. The spa offers swimming pools with thermal water &#8211; Urmeer, swimming pools with heated sea water &#8211; Sea Spa and seven centres with the most holistic health and wellness offer in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-23' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/weintraube\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Weintraube-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/vine-yard-slowenia-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-scaled.jpg 1707w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-1440x2160.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Vine-Yard-Slowenia-1-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1707px) 100vw, 1707px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/tru%cc%88ffelpasta\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Tru\u0308ffelpasta-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This sunny region is home to numerous wineries. We were allowed to help with the grape harvest at Vinska Klet Kralj and of course taste the delicious Slovenian wine. A great experience for all those who would like to discover for themselves how a good drop of wine is made.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-24' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/img_5174_jpg-min\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5174_jpg-min-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/img_5177_jpg-min\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5177_jpg-min-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The COB Experience restaurant in Portoro\u017e offers a true gastronomic experience. This stands for &#8220;Cooking outside the Box&#8221; and you can certainly see what this means in the pictures. The focus here is not only on the culinary delights themselves, but also on their presentation. Unusual eating utensils and service methods make a visit a unique experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piran_%E2%80%93_Slovenias_most_beautiful_coastal_town\"><\/span>Piran &#8211; Slovenia&#8217;s most beautiful coastal town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-25' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/img_5228-min\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5228-min-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A short stop in Slovenia&#8217;s most beautiful coastal town was also a must during our stay. Piran with its picturesque historical centre is a real feast for the eyes. The old coastal town with the remains of the medieval ring wall is protected as a cultural and historical monument.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-121314\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5218-2-min-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovering_traditional_food\"><\/span>Discovering traditional food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-26' class='gallery galleryid-121269 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/mais-slowenien\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Mais-Slowenien-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/slowenien-food-6\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Slowenien-Food-6-800x1067.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/en\/slowenien-erkunden\/img_5236_jpg-min\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-scaled.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thechicadvocate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_5236_jpg-min-800x1422.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On our trip, we discovered the traditional food culture in the different regions, which were shaped by various influences. For example, we visited the Woheiner Corn-Trdinka, an old mill where maize is still grown and processed today. The traditional corn porridge is still eaten by Slovenians today. In the Bohinj valley in the heart of the Julian Alps, we enjoyed local specialities at the Gartner farm in the village of Studor and learned more about the life of farmers. In Istria, we went to the Karst farm and adventure herb garden in Belajevi. There we learned more about the herbs grown and enjoyed a traditional egg dish.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press trip &nbsp; &nbsp; Last week I was able to explore the beautiful and diverse country of Slovenia for the first time. 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