Jezersko in Slovenia offers what many people seek today — an escape from noise, eco-luxury without excess, and a hotel that has become synonymous with silence, nature, and an authentic mountain experience. Located just half an hour’s drive from Ljubljana, in the heart of northern Slovenia, it sits at nearly 1,000 metres above sea level. Surrounded by the peaks of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps and green valleys that awaken in full force during spring, Jezersko is a destination that

Do you love castles—their history, but also the modern transformations that have turned former fortresses into irresistible museums, galleries, and restaurants? Then don’t miss the first Posavje Castles Festival in our neighbouring region. The festival brings together as many as eight castles in Slovenia, located just a few dozen kilometres from Zagreb and accessible even without a vignette. Everything begins on 10 April at Sevnica Castle with a concert and a night-time tour,

The beautiful Fruška Gora has for years attracted gastronomes eager to experience outstanding cuisine in the midst of unspoilt nature, hidden farmsteads, wineries, and restaurants. If you are among lovers of fine food, Syrmia in Vojvodina—just 350 km from Zagreb and 100 km from Osijek—has much to offer. Here, dishes are crafted at the intersection of tradition and modernity, wineries present excellent local wines, and prices are considerably more accessible than those many vi

At the XOCOC chocolate shop in Ptuj, you can learn how to make chocolate with pork cracklings! A fantastic experience and great fun. In the heart of Ptuj, the oldest town in Slovenia and the holder of the European Heritage Champion title for 2026, you will find XOCOC. Pronounced Sho-ko, the name belongs to the sweetest place in Ptuj—a small boutique chocolate shop that opened a few years ago and where you can taste and purchase handmade pralines every day. Modern travellers f

Just three hours’ drive from Zagreb, hidden in the heart of Triglav National Park, lies Bohinj – Slovenia’s winter paradise that combines a crystal-clear lake, Alpine peaks and unforgettable nature trails that are fascinating all year round. Triglav National Park protects this magical valley with 84,000 hectares of unspoilt nature – from waterfalls to high-mountain pastures that turn into ski slopes in winter. Bohinj is not overcrowded like some similar destinations – here pe

The gastronomic story on a Slovenian plate is told through compact schnitzels, refined sauces and štruklji. Unlike in Croatia, where štrukle are a dish in their own right, traditionally served in clay pots or in soup, Slovenian štruklji resemble pale, delicate roulades that melt in the mouth as you mix them with sauces and meat. There is hardly a home cook who does not have her own recipe for štruklji (most often passed down from generation to generation), and besides secret

In Egypt, dates are never just dates. They are history you can snack on, hospitality you can hold in your palm, and a reminder that some ingredients come with a biography longer than most civilizations. With its sun-soaked climate, fertile Nile Valley, and millennia of agricultural know-how, Egypt has become one of the world’s leading producers of dates. From Pharaonic times to modern iftar tables during Ramadan, dates have marked moments of nourishment, welcome, and ritual.

Tanja Rebolj, a former professional soldier who swapped her uniform for a basket of herbs, now creates world-renowned liqueurs from as many as 300 medicinal plants grown in the unspoilt nature of Zgornje Jezersko. Mučenik, Brisalec Spomina, Koroški Antigripin, Jaga Baba – these unique liqueurs are crafted according to secret recipes that Tanja has been developing for 20 years, transforming alpine flora into her brand and into irresistible drinks and souvenirs that captivate n

Our search for stuffed pigeon in Cairo began with mild confidence and ended, several hours later, with a kind of amused humility. “Hamam mahshi?” we asked eagerly, pronouncing it with the optimism of people who had clearly practiced the phrase too many times in advance. Taxi drivers nodded politely, waiters smiled encouragingly, and several menus seemed to promise everything except the one dish we were after. At one point, a well-meaning local assured us that yes, pigeons exi

Koshary is Egypt’s most iconic comfort food, a hearty vegetarian dish built from a base of rice, lentils and macaroni, generously crowned with a spiced tomato sauce, chickpeas and crisp fried onions, and often personalised with garlic vinegar and flaming hot sauce. It is so ubiquitous that it feels woven into the very fabric of Egyptian urban life, served from humble street carts to bustling corner eateries throughout Cairo and beyond. At its best, koshary is much more than a

In Zagreb, at the Czech House, one of Serbia’s most significant wineries, owned by Božidar Aleksandrović, was presented. The winery is located in the village of Vinča in the Šumadija region. Those attending the presentation included winemaker Božo Aleksandrović, Jelisaveta Aleksandrović, Marketing Director, and Uroš Kostić, Sales Director. More on the presentation itself follows later in the text. That region, with the town of Topola at its centre, was an important hub of Ser

Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan, two actors who famously portrayed James Bond, both enjoyed stays at Hotel Grad Otočec, a castle hotel built in the 13th century on a small island in the River Krka near Novo Mesto, halfway between Zagreb and Ljubljana. Among its distinguished guests over the years have also been actors Henry and Peter Fonda and Matthew Perry, statesmen Nikita Khrushchev and Josip Broz Tito with Jovanka Broz, King Harald V of Norway with Queen Sonja, as well as

The first Sunday of Advent has been marked, and in keeping with the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath, many cities and destinations have dressed themselves in festive attire, transforming into fairytale settings waiting to be experienced. One of the most popular festive “fairytales” in Slovenia took place this weekend in Bled, a destination just 140 kilometres from Zagreb and one of our neighbours’ most famous and visited tourist locations. Many travel lovers

Just eight kilometres from Brežice, and only a twenty-minute drive from Zagreb, lies the magnificent Mokrice Castle, a true jewel of Slovenian history and culture. This Renaissance castle was first mentioned in 1444, and it acquired its essential features in the 16th century. The history of Mokrice is both fascinating and rich—on its site once stood a Roman military post known as Romulus’ Fortress, and through the centuries it witnessed turbulent events, including Ottoman att

Located on the 11th floor of the prestigious Grand Hotel Bernardin, Grand Café is not an ordinary restaurant. It is an excellent blend of fine coffee, delicious bites and a panoramic view of the Piran Bay, the Alps, Venice and Savudrija. Although, according to the French classification, a café is indeed a type of restaurant, Grand Café primarily embraces the philosophy of a cosy space for relaxation and enjoying the moment. Grand Café offers a wide selection of drinks – from

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