Why Slovenia Is The BEST Vacation Spot You've Never Heard Of
On this episode of Lonely Planet's Best In Travel series, get to know Slovenia like a local. Here's how to uncover the country's unbeatable food, nature and experiences. Watch the vid, then let us know: Which European destination are you dying to visit?
Featuring: Noemi Zonta & Ana Ros
EP: Annie Greenberg
Senior Producer: Megan Blackburn
Cinematographer/Editor: Jack Pearce
Associate Editor: Claudia Canales
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Asking Americans about geography isn't the smartest idea
@travel-center-uk
2 жыл бұрын
Know something more about Slovenia kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJyb1qmmiZCzoLg.html
@ryushogun9890
2 жыл бұрын
Nor Brazilians, sad reality right?
@dritanrustja9562
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahha 😂👍
@jbremc22
2 жыл бұрын
Ask Europeans about North american states and you would get the same response.
@FlyingFocs
2 жыл бұрын
@@jbremc22 which is interesting because, unless I'm missing something (since I'm American), theres only 3 in NA: Canada, US, and Mexico. Unless you mean States.
I hadn’t seen anything about Slovenia before I stayed there. Our plan was passing through to Italy until seeing its beautiful nature. Then, we gave a chance to Ljubljana and fell in love with it. I have been in 8 countries of Europe and the top place belongs to Slovenia. My dream is living in there after retirement.
This is more “welcome to the southern part of Slovenia” , although small, theres so much more to see, this video shows just a particle of our country.
@jbremc22
2 жыл бұрын
you probably mean west
@meltin1
2 жыл бұрын
@@jbremc22 sw
@jbremc22
2 жыл бұрын
@@meltin1 Glede na to da so tud alpe in Bled, je tudi NW
@meltin1
2 жыл бұрын
@@jbremc22 a si zemljevid pojedel? Ja vemo, ni pa Petisovcev.
@jbremc22
2 жыл бұрын
@@meltin1 Nerazumem te, kaj imajo Petisovci tukaj?
I am from Slovakia and I love Slovenia ! Slovenia is beautiful country. I have been in Slovenia for several times. We visited Bled, Bohinj, Postojnska Jama, Predjamski Castle, we rafted on Soča river, kayaked on Koritnica river..… I like Julian Alps….Greetings from Slovakia ! 😊😊
Slovenia is on of the most greenest and cleanest country in Europe. Also Slovenia is one of the freendliest country with high quality of life with beautiful nature.
So many people missing out on so much. Slovenia, Europe in miniture. First visited in 1999, been over 30 times since, Spring summer Autumn and Winter, loved every visit as much as the first.
@jbremc22
2 жыл бұрын
Where are you from?
@thomasmulhall4873
Жыл бұрын
How cold in the winter?
@stanian2
Жыл бұрын
@@thomasmulhall4873 Coldest I have seen was when we went for the ski flying world championships when it dropped to -17, not extreme compared to some, but still very cold.
@5rovic353
9 күн бұрын
Dear frend visit our higlands Pohorje (1500m).A lot of world ranking atlets visit this Hills ,there is amazing level od oxigen.. .
Awesome video of Slovenia. Once used to live there. Although I was in love with Slovenian nature and outdoor opportunities I was surrounded with, my love deepened even more for it when I moved away. Slovenians be proud of your country and don't take it for granted. Valvasor wrote "Slovenia is a ring to Europe". It unites several different cultures, food habits, landscapes, lifestyle,... in the small geographical area.
Slovenia, mala zemlja, a opet ima jako puno ljepota koje treba posjetiti. Pozdrav iz Splita
I was traveling northern Italy and one day took a day trip to Slovenia and I was blown away. I will definitely be coming back to spend some time in Slovenia 🇸🇮. Greetings from Canada🇨🇦!
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Slovenia is very beautiful, especially its coastal cities filled with old Venetian architecture.
I spent a summer vacation in Slovenia 2016 and it was amazing, thank you for reminding me of all the places I've visited. The only thing missing from my trip compared to the video was a cable car visit to the mountainous Velika Planina, which to me was a shared highlight together with Ljubljana.
@m.v.6870
2 жыл бұрын
Alps in Slovenia are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than just Velika Planina... Come back and discover :)
@Nik-6675
2 жыл бұрын
@@m.v.6870 Not like you can just come back.
@Nik-6675
2 жыл бұрын
@@m.v.6870 Especially because of the pandemic.
@pistonburner6448
Жыл бұрын
Was it all Mediterranean coast like in this propaganda video? Were all the people "strong, independent, successful women" like in this leftist, feminist, misogynist, sexist propaganda? Were they all incredibly close to nature and so down to earth and GOOD™ that they didn't ever use any cars, all products and goods in the country are transported on foot or on skateboard according to these deranged leftist utopias?
@nevaklemenc1997
10 ай бұрын
@@Nik-6675 Well now you can it is mostly over....
Beautiful country. Been blessed to been able to go see this gorgeous country. Postcard scenic views, great food, excellent wines, and warm people. Love Slovenia ❤️🇸🇮
@tilend89
Жыл бұрын
sLOVEnia ;-)
slovenia is probably one of the most underrated holiday destinations in europe, apart from what you can see in the video, there‘s still a lot more to see.
I love Slovenia. Living here for about 30 years. Excellent video.
Beautiful. Now do the eastern part of the country. Krajinski park Goričko, Maribor, Savinjska dolina, Kozjansko, Koroška, there is so much more to show. :)
Next March I am going to hike in: Logarska Dolina Robernov Kot Around Lake Bohinj Jesenice - Golika I hope to see vast meadows but also snow in the background!!
My wife and I will be there in June! Can't wait, we will be going to Lake Bled and spending time hiking in Triglav National Park.😊
One of the most beautiful countries I’ve ever been to
Spent 10 days in Slovenia a month ago, and loved every minute of it. It's not cheap, but not expensive either. Very much worth it, especially in the Spring/Fall when there are fewer tourists. Most Americans may be oblivious, but Europeans are well aware of Slovenia.
@walterhassard8257
2 ай бұрын
Ha, American here. Just returned from Slovenia. My new favorite country. Great food, great scenery and mostly great people
i live in slovenia this made me feel so happy to see slovenia getting recognized🥰
I can only be proud to come from Slovenia is really beautiful country🙌🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮
@badnewsbruner
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a 3rd generation American, my family came from Slovenia. Do you know any people with the surname Korosec? That is our last name. I plan to visit Slovenia someday in the near future. I would love to see where my ancestors came from, and learn more about my heritage.
@curts1692
Жыл бұрын
I'm a 3rd generation Slovenian American too. I have been to Slovenia two times and loved it. My grandfather was from the Notranjska region. I dont think I know of anyone with that last name. You should definitely visit I've been to a lot of the places in this video and they are all awesome haha
@midlspahe
4 ай бұрын
@@badnewsbruner Korošec is a typical Slovenian surname. I have distant relatives in Chicago who are black Americans who have the same last name as me. my great great grandfather's brother went to the USA around 1890 and married a black American woman
@sergejapokupec1432
Ай бұрын
@@badnewsbruner Hi, go to any church in Notranjska and ask the priest how you can search for your roots. There are records in churches going back many generations.
@badnewsbruner
Ай бұрын
@@sergejapokupec1432 Thank you!!
I am from India and Last week I booked my tickets to Slovenia for CHRISTMAS 2022. Absolutely love this video
@aghiljoly381
2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, i am trying to study bachelers of Logistics in slovenia,in university of maribor. is that cool there Wating for ur replay
Every single moment I was melting, surely I'm falling in love with Slovenia. Hopefully,i will be in Slovenia very soon
@MrLowfive94
2 жыл бұрын
Yes to bring the religion of peace I hope 🤣
I've been living in Slovenia for almost 2 months now and honestly if someone loves nature they shouldn't think twice about visiting Slovenia. It's breathtaking. I'm so excited to explore more of this tiny yet beautiful country and make more videos about it!
@jaytrees7304
2 жыл бұрын
It is quite undeveloped so lovely for nature.
@matija4933
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaytrees7304 Slovenia undeveloped? Hahah great joke
@pinchofclarity
2 жыл бұрын
@@jaytrees7304 In what context do you think it's undeveloped? Because from I understand the idea of development you're referring to has ripped the planet apart. Having the sense to have protected it's nature ( which is the natural habitat of humans and not concrete jungles) I think shows remarkable intelligence and sensitivity on the part of general representative of the country which reflects on the people as had they wished for the destructive idea of development they would've gotten that. So, on the contrary to what you said. I think Slovenia is pretty futuristic and developed. :)
@jaytrees7304
2 жыл бұрын
@@pinchofclarity Exactly, more nature than anything. There is no industry in these areas so the nature is key. Where are you from?
@jaytrees7304
2 жыл бұрын
@@matija4933 Compared to Western European economies like France, Germany, and Italy Slovenia is more natural and less developed in terms of industry. And this is a great thing for the environment.
Nice video, but it's strange that you didn't show the Slovenian pearl on the Adriatic coast, Portorož!😍 By the way, for those who don't know, Slovenia is a really beautiful little country that stretches from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea, very nicely arranged, a land of hospitable people, excellent wines and restaurants. Mountains, ski resorts, many famous spas,rivers, lakes, the most famous Bled, but also Adriatic tourist destinations, the most famous Portorož. Greetings from a neighbor from Umag!❤
Cool neighbours & breathtaking scenery. Loved every spent minute there! 🇸🇮🤝🇭🇺
Slovenia is my country🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🥰
@1980thedarkness
2 жыл бұрын
Naša slovenija
@aghiljoly381
2 жыл бұрын
Hey bro, i am trying to study bachelers of Logistics in slovenia,in university of maribor. is that cool there Wating for ur replay
@grayarea7445
Жыл бұрын
Well, if we consider your last name than it's not!
Never thought I would want to go to Slovenia, but after watching this video, I really do. And what a charming host!
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Slovenia is definitely worth visiting. It's a hidden gem.
Don't forget the legend. Slavko Avsenik and his original Oberkrainer !
Awesome I want to visit here now!
Ljubljana, capitol of Slovenia, is one of the most beautiful tiny cities in Europe.
Sold! I want to go. Fantastic travel video.
My family and I simply love this country. Gorgeous spots, montains, lakes, beaches, delicious food&wine, so beautiful and nice people like our friends from Maribor. Looking forward to coming back soon.
I'm so glad I'm here for my erasmus this year, Slovenia was not my first choice but the country didn't deceive me
This has been a refreshing video to watch. It's so lovely
Fantastic video I agree this little country is very misunderstood My parents were born there in a little town We are planning a trip back there next October I will be sure to pick up some socks
Noemi, well done! You amaze me!
Honeymooned in Slovenia 15 years ago. Beautiful, peaceful country.
Awesome Naomi! Wonderful video, I need to plan a trip! 🤙
Well...the girls did a good job. But sadly they showed only the main turist destinstions which are nice to avoid in the summer since are really overcrowded. Slovenia is beautiful, but is amazing to find the hidden places, not only the 3 destinations shown in the video. For example, the Soča valley and the mountains are just mentioned, not shown (except for the Hiša Franko restaurant). And the whole video focuses only on the west part.
@aleksanderkac7530
Жыл бұрын
Ana ve kako se reklama nardi, zase pa še za ene par prjatlov ...
I have two artist friends in Slovenia, as soon as this pandemic is over, I'll be heading there...this is a wonderful video...it makes me want to eat my way through Slovenia, besides see the beautiful site's....I also made a wonderful friend in Croatia...awaiting your review on that....I have seen some of her beautiful video's the beginning of her video's! Lovely!
Here we are again... "Slovenia" being presented as only the western part (Coast and its towns, Ljubljana, Postojna, Predjamski grad, etc. So where are the other places and regions? Prekmurje? Štajerska? Kočevje? Dolenjska and yes even Bela krajina? Does Ljubljana need more promotion? Or Postojna cave? Does Bled? Piran? Portorož? How about promoting other regions say 10% more and help out tourism in other regions? Slovenia is more than its western part, a whole lot more and I invite everyone to explore them, especially Bela krajina (southeastern region) but I am, of course biased :)
@Casper-zk2uc
2 жыл бұрын
I have to say, I am typing because you say even Bela krajina. I have been to all of Slovenia many times, but never visited Bela krajina. I accept the challenge, will definitely explore.
@grayarea7445
Жыл бұрын
Thnx god they didn't mentioned you cause you are emberesment to the whole country, mean and small minded people always causing problems and than blaming other people for it!
@michaeldriver127
Жыл бұрын
Does the western part have a higher population?
Wow😎 I love it
Beautiful country!
Thanks, Naomi, really liked this video--great interest in Slovenia (which is often overlooked).
Love the beauty of Slovinia Been lots of times to Lake Bled STUNNING and feel safe
Hope to visit Switzerland and Slovenia next Summer.
Wonderful, thanks
Beautiful, but famous axis Bled-Postojnska jama-Piran is beaten to death, even from ex-yu times on and it is presented basically in every tourist guide for Slovenia. How about some not so much known spots (even to Slovenians), which also delivers in great memories (not just sight seeing but also meeting locals etc). What about Pomurje, Kočevsko, Bela krajina etc etc? I can guarantee you, you will find equal if not better gastronomy, happy and warm people, great outdoors etc (specially if you take as much effort to choose "best" as you did in the video). Yes, small country, but diversity is definitely not small. This should be known to the local, maybe less time spent try to be a hipster, counting views and educate yourself and others with something new.
Lovely country and people, can’t wait to visit! 🤩
@Nik-6675
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy your visit.
Slovenia is just beautiful
Love it ❤️
Fortunately I saw this video and I really fall in love with this country. Really soo beautiful 😍
good job thank you for sharing
I'm moving there forever..looks amazing
The food looks absolutely delicious 😩 my gawd I’m so ready for my trip there!
Ma top! Brava
I visited slovenia this year and I can't wait to visit it again
Thanks Lonely Planet! 👏🏼
I loved Slovenia… Lake Bled and Vintgar Gorge are gorgeous!
Great video. Will be visiting in the summer of 2023. Super excited!
@meghan6438
2 ай бұрын
How was your trip? I’m hoping to go this August.
This might have bought a little tear to my eyes. It’s been a few years since my last visit to Slovenia, however, I am visiting again in June
@mike-cz3ry
Жыл бұрын
and I recomend you to visit Terme Olimija and Aqua luna
Such a lovely place 😁🇸🇮
Very fantastic eslovenia the house tadej pogacar bicampeon del tour de france😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊👐👐👐👐
I feel I'm missing out if I don't visit Slovenia! I will visit for sure in the next year or two
great job on the videography.
Can't wait to visit it someday and experience it by my self😁
I did a roadtrip in Slovenia last winter (Janurary-February) with some friends. Amazing country with amazing nature. Ski in the morning in the northern mountains, soak the Sun in the afternoon in the southern coast. It's a very convenient country to travel in.
@homasorooshi5023
Жыл бұрын
I want to go on a solo road trip around Slovakia and Croatia. What do you think? What is car rental like there? Can I pick up in one country and drop off in another?
YOU HAVE A LOVELY ENERGY-glad I chose this video to watch on Slovenia. And yes most Americans would have no idea wehre it is.
Slovenia very beautiful places and country
Neat country. So clean. Thanks for showing me around ❤
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Lovely video... Planning a visit to ur beautiful country.. This video would be helpful ❤
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful.
Excellent HD presentation of my home country (+the Slovenian coast, where I actually live)😎#koper
@LonelyPlanet
2 жыл бұрын
Slovenia is a beautiful country.
Sold! When I’m back in Europe next summer I’m definitely checking Slovenia out 😃
@mike-cz3ry
Жыл бұрын
you need to check out my familys restourants Vozi miško and dobra hiša they are both in ljubljana in shopping center SUPERNOVA
Topp :) props to Noemi for a great presentation!
Europe is just stunning I am from Belgium and I am amazed by the beauty of our continent
Thank You for Your beautiful video.I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina lived and worked in Slovenia 🇸🇮Since 1994.Im living in Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺regards ♥️💙💚💙♥️💖
Great presentation and looks a lovely country . we hope to visit one day. R.
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. You should definitely visit Slovenia.
Welp, guess I have to visit Slovenia now.
@travel-center-uk
2 жыл бұрын
That's great! Know little more about Slovenia kzread.info/dash/bejne/lJyb1qmmiZCzoLg.html
@grayarea7445
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't be so excited about visiting, lived ther for like 5 years, country is run by corupte small minded politician and they try to scam you as soon they figure out you an forigner, never had a chance to expirience such a neglect for a hygene on a personal level as in this country, just appalling, there is a joke that even Romanian gypsis wont stop to piss there,and a joke told me a Slovenian guy i worked with!
Slovenia is not just a coast line ... Velika Planina, also Marof wine cellar, Prekmurje region with Prekmurska vas. And Svečina 'heart' with visiting best and unbeateble wines cellars ever and warm and wellcoming hosts.
Thank you!
Slovenia is my country (pozdrav iz slovenije)
@viktormihovec7422
2 жыл бұрын
Tooo
Great place been to all 3 towns on the coast,Isola was full of jellyfish,plus Maribor , Ljubljana,and Predjama castle, And a walk round the Hydroelectric dam at Fala. Deff a great country to visit.
WOW!!!! I need to book this summer, I have traveled to over 140 countries and have never been to Slovenia!!! 😵
I'm really proud we chose Piran and Triglav for our family vacation this year. And We want to visit most of these places ;-) 2 nights at Piran and than we will move to Bled lake for trips around the lake and visit Triglav park. Of course we cannot forget Postojnska jama and that cave castle near ;-)
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an amazing trip. Cheers.
Slovenia is wonderful
I wanted to make some friends in Slovenia :)
The local cuisine is a must... 🤤🤤🤤
@VztrajniVolk
2 жыл бұрын
well, for my taste and wallet I more like tourism farms, local restaurants, in every part locals can tell you, where is good and not so expensive to eat, with lots good and tasty food on plates.
@eliasaba2727
2 жыл бұрын
@@VztrajniVolk agree 💯
Love 👌🇸🇮
Thank you! I’m staying in Koper for 4 days!,,
Nice ❤️
Nice presentation ;)
I work for a band and we've done many tours of Europe. Trust me: Slovenia and Slovakia are becoming the best countries there.
Izola 💙 Awesome presentation kudos to Noemi and other speakers
Although it doesn't nearly introduce everything, it does a good job. I'd love to see a video on the soča valley and mountains alone.
I actually traveled to a place incredibly close to Izola named Portorož. Its really beatiful and cool. Jaz sem enkrat šel do nekega placa zelo blizo Izoli ki se imenuje Portorož. Je zelo lepo in zanimivo.
Well, what about fantastic Soča and Vipava valleys? And the other part of Slovenia? Naomi! You missed Maribor, Prekmurje, Dolenjska, Bela Krajina, Kozjansko, Bled, Bohinj, mountains as well....
Looks like Heaven
@LonelyPlanet
Жыл бұрын
Slovenia is a special place.
I defintely know Slovenia, as an Austrian and Bulgarian
the best region by far is the Soca valley!! I recommend to camp in Kobarid at camp Lazar. Best way to explore the upper Soca is by SUP. The cementery section I d only go at low water levels by SUP.
tale muzika v videu ga na pune trpa! top video!