Medvode After Medno, where the road and the railway run through a narrow part of the Sava valley between Grmada ( 676 m ) and the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, at the confluence of the Sava and the Sora, begins the Gorenjska Plain. At the confluence sits the local center Medvode surrounded by smaller settlements. Goricane…
Bovec The Bovec basin is depression among the mountains. During the Ice Age glaciers filled it with enormous amounts of rubble. For a long time, it was filled with water. The Polovnik ridge ( 1471 m ) shuts it off from the south and the Kanin ridge ( 2587 m ) from the north. Kanin…
Slovene cooking Slovene cooking is just as varied as the landscape. Old national dishes have rich traditions. Some of them have been preserved through centuries. In Slovenia, there have around 40 culinary districts, which apart from having very different eating habits also have very different dishes. Soil composition and weather conditions varying from district to…
Kranjska gora Gozd Martuljek is a picturesque tourist alpine village. The Hladnik brook, which springs in the Karavanke, runs through a narrow gorge and then through the village. Another brook running through the village is the Martuljek with its two waterfalls -Zgomji Martuljkov slap which is rather hard to access, and Spodnji Martuljkov slap with…
Taking a Break in Everyday Prague In the heart of the Czech Republic, Prague is “the golden city of a hundred spires.” This vibrant Baroque capital escaped the bombs of last century’s wars, so it remains one of Europe’s best-preserved cities. It’s the ideal springboard for travelers new to eastern Europe – an accessible city…
Thalassa Villa – Crete, Greece The best Seaside Villas Graciously perched on a wonderful waterfront location of Crete Island in Greece, overlooking the ever-changing blue and green hues of the Mirabello Bay, Thalassa Villas invite you to discover a haven of privacy and beauty. If you are planning to go on a holiday with your…
Gorenjska Gorenjska is a land of high peaks, pointed rocky ridges, deep Alpine valleys, and clear waters. The landscape simply lures everyone who wants to escape for a while the hustle and bustle so typical of tourist centers. Here, quiet excitements can be found in the midst of unspoiled wild nature. Gorenjska is a school…
Around 2,000 Metropolitan police officers took part in a mock anti-terrorist operation in central London on Tuesday. The security forces had to neutralize four fully armed, explosives-rigged ‘militants’ who entered an office building, ‘killing’ several people while taking several hostages. The drills were conducted in the wake of recent terror attacks on Paris and growing…
Finike If you want to afford an unforgettable experience and a vacation that you will remember, you should definitely consider a visit to Finike, Turkey. This place will help you feel all the magic of ancient life in the modern world, to enjoy the richness of what has remained from earlier times, and at the same…