Backpack Europe and Budget Travel: Traveling in Slovenia
Traveling in Slovenia
Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, is a very quaint and beautiful town with great views of the surrounding mountains. One of the nicest spots
Backpacking Slovenia - Quick Facts
Local Language: Slovenian - As with most Eastern European countries, if you don't speak the local language, German is a good backup. A good amount of Slovenian speak some English though, and some also speak Italian.
Visa Requirements: Canadians are allowed in Slovenia for 90 days without a visa.
Health Risks: None
Costs: Slovenia is much cheaper than western European countries, however prices are steadily rising. Outside of Ljubljana and the major tourist areas prices drop dramatically. Budget at least $30 Canadian a day (depending of course on your level of comfort).
The dragon bridge in downtown Ljubljana
My Travels in Slovenia
Slovenia is a beautiful country, surrounded by mountains and touching the northern tip of the Adriatic Sea. Ljubljana is like a beautiful little Swiss village, but without the crowds and high prices. Everything is very close together, and the hostel is within a short walking distance of the bus and train stations.
Outside of Ljubljana you'll find Lake Bled, a picturesque lake with a small church in the middle. Slovenia is also renowned for it's caving expeditions, definitely worth checking out if you have the chance. I spent a few days in Ljubljana, and quickly decided if I ever won the lottery I'd get myself a house there. It's such a nice little city, not crowded at all, and the people are very friendly. I didn't have any trouble in Slovenia whatsoever, and thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Hotels and Hostels in Slovenia
Ljubljana has plenty of accommodation, but I would suggest making a reservation. The hostel is only a kilometre from the train station and there are several other hotels around the city.
Hotels in Slovenia
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For hotels in Slovenia, check out the link below:
Cheap Hotels and Hostels in Slovenia
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is, as I already mentioned, a very picturesque city. You can see snow capped mountains in the distance, and the city is built in a narrow valley along a river. One of the notable bridges you'll cross is called the Dragon Bridge, a small bridge with a couple of dragon statues standing guard. There aren't too many sites and attractions in Ljubljana - the city itself is an attraction, with it's narrow alleys and stone streets.
As always, bring a guidebook! It'll add so much more to your experiences.
For Slovenian and European travel guidebooks, check here:
Slovenian and European Guidebooks
Trains to Slovenia
Slovenia can be reached by several cities including Zagreb, Vienna, and other nearby countries. The rest of Slovenia is also well connected by the Slovenian rail system.
Eurail passes don't cover Slovenia, but Interrail passes do:
Cheap Train and Eurail Passes
For more information about the Slovenian rail system itself, click here:
http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/
Flights to Slovenia
Most flights to Slovenia arrive in the area of Ljubljana, though it is entirely possible to take a flight to Vienna or Zagreb and take the train into Slovenia.
Cheap flights to Slovenia
Slovenian Language
Slovenian is a difficult language, with sometimes strange letter combinations. It's definitely worth learning a few words though because English isn't widely understood, especially outside of large tourist areas. Your best bet is to have some knowledge of German or even Italian as many people speak those as second languages.
Canuck Abroad's Slovenian Travel Dictionary
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