SLOVENIA

I spent a very rewarding week in Slovenia in the days when it really was that tired travel cliche, a “hidden gem.”

The country’s diversity is a huge draw, from lovely Lake Bled with its fairytale castle to vibrant Ljubljana, its capital city. Its compact size and relative affordability make it a joy to travel around.

man rowing boat across lake with church in background
Lake Bled is one of my favourite places in Slovenia

SLOVENIA IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Ljubljana
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Population: 2 million
  • Official language: Slovene
  • Time zone: UTC+1 

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 4 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Low
  • Travel costs: Affordable
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes

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