Slovenia Travel Guide: Dragon Eggs, Castles and the Best Sausage Ever
We recorded this episode after exploring Ljubljana, Lake Bled and the small towns in between. Slovenia feels easy, compact and completely different from its neighbors. We talk about the places that surprised us, the viewpoints we loved most and the little moments that made the trip memorable. It’s a relaxed episode covering what stood out, what we would repeat and why Slovenia makes an easy add-on to any Central Europe trip.
Episode Summary
Ljubljana has that mix of riverfront cafés, castles and quiet corners that make it such a simple place to explore. We talk about how the city feels to wander, the food we found and the things that make it feel different from other capitals nearby. Lake Bled is just as pretty in person, and we share what to expect when you get there, how long you actually need and the best ways to see the island and the viewpoints.
We also get into what made Slovenia so easy to travel with a teen and a dog, how the drives felt and why this is one of the simplest countries to tack onto a longer trip in Austria or Italy. If you want a clean, outdoorsy trip with good food and not a lot of stress, Slovenia is one of the easiest wins in Europe.
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