Slovenia
We are asked often which is our favorite place to visit. Making the top five is always Slovenia. We LOVE this country, especially our time in Ljubljana and Lake Bled. It’s on our list to return with the grandchildren one day. We can’t wait!
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Slovenia Facts:
Capital: Ljubljana
Language: Slovenian
Monetary Unit: Euro (EUR)
Population: 2.1 Million
Total Area: 7,827 Square Miles
National Parks: 1
Electrical Plug Type: C & F
Best Time to Visit Slovenia:
This is a city to be explored in every season! The Slovenia weather is wonderful throughout the summer months, but the crowds to this beautiful country are higher. We recommend the shoulder months of April-May or September-October as a great time for a first visit. The weather will still be nice and the crowds and prices lower. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year.
Our Visit
Row, row, row your boat, gently across Lake Bled! We are so glad we picked this mode of transportation to visit the iconic church on the island in Lake Bled. We arrived right at noon and were greeted with church bells as we climbed the church bell tower. An experience we will always remember, in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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