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8 Amazing Things to do in Slovenia

Published/Revised September 5, 2018 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

It’s Easy to Find the LOVE in sLOVEnia   8 Amazing Things to Do in Slovenia There is so much to love about this small country of two million people. Roughly the size of New Jersey, this heavily forested, mountainous country is known for beautiful scenery, numerous rivers, and lakes, karst formations, and countless caves - so many amazing things to do in Slovenia. In fact, Postojna Cave ... Read Full Article

Why Now is the Best Time to Visit the Balkans

Published/Revised November 20, 2017 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Visit the Balkans Now Before it Turns Into A Tourist Trap At the beginning of the year, Vogue, Condé Nast, Travelzoo, and a wealth of others declared Eastern Europe the destination of 2017. If you are a follower of trends, then now is the time to visit the Balkans, because this is the most beautiful and underrated part of Eastern Europe. But if trends are not dictating your travels, now is still ... Read Full Article

Losing it in a Luxurious Slovenian Spa

Published/Revised November 30, 2015 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Please read our disclosure for more info.

This year, I spent three weeks at a  Slovenia Spa. Every day, I was confronted with difficult decisions. Should the oil for my massage be grape seed (antioxidant effect), almond (softens the skin), or herb-infused oil (detox benefits)? Did I prefer classic, Hawaiian, Tibetan, Indian, or Thai style? What was my preference for duration: the choice ranged from 20 minutes to 90. Making these decisions ... Read Full Article