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Out of Bled and through Slovenia’s beautiful countryside, up and down mountain switchbacks in a state-of-the-art coach that takes them like a Porsche Carerra (almost). On the way to Opatija, our first stop on the Adriatic we stop to visit … Continue reading →

Awakened in our beautiful, modern hotel on a chilly mountain morning, overlooking the picture-postcard Lake Bled. The lake is surrounded by the majestic Julian Alps, still capped with snow. We drive around the lake after breakfast and climb up to … Continue reading →

We were warned that crossing the border between Croatia and Slovenia (from non-EU to EU) could be a three hour ordeal of waiting as both Croatian and Slovenian guards (sitting at tables opposite each other) have to stamp your passport, … Continue reading →