Slovenia. One of my favourite countries. Budget-friendly and exceptionally beautiful. My costs are slightly higher than they NEED to be, but that is because I headed to a real restaurant twice. What can I say – I wanted service.
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When I arrived in Ljubljana I did not know what to expect. I knew I was headed to a small capital city that every other blog post I’d ever read waxed poetic about. Castles, Bridges, and Dragons were all part of the cities charm. But the thing that captured my enthusiasm was the cities artistic exposure. I had no idea I would meet the Artsy Ljubljana.
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People know about Slovenia because of Bled. They know about the little island with a beautiful castle in the middle. Well, Mojca, my couchsurfing host, took me to Bohinj first. It’s more beautiful, I don’t know why everybody loves Bled so much. We went to both in the same day – two beautiful lakes with two beautiful churches – which did I love more?
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Slovenia is a beautiful country. Plain and Simple. I can repeat this sentence endlessly and never truly express how mesmerizing the country is.
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Slovenia to me was the most welcoming little country. The smaller population led to multiple smaller towns – and to me, small towns represent friendlier people, walkable cities, and charm. Slovenia offered everything. I was staying just outside of Kranj with Mojca. She had a dog – Ishie. Ishie needs his walks so I was fortunate enough to wander around the countryside of Slovenia and being able to hop, skip, jump my way into Kranj for some exploration.
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Underground – 160 Metres to be precise – are hidden the treasures of Slovenia. They are carved out with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and vibrations bouncing off the walls from the rivers rushing through them. A place where no natural sunlight reaches and yet life survives. Yes – these are the caves of Slovenia. And this is my adventure 160 Metres underground in Park Skocjanske Jame.
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Ljubljana – I sLOVEnia you. It is a simple statement – yet it holds so much emotion. Ljubljana is a brilliant capital city that encompasses so much of what makes Slovenia a wonderful country. It has architecture, friendly locals, a street cafe style, and a wonderful downtown to walk through (no cars allowed). I’ve never asked much of cities – but Ljubljana blew my expectations away with its small town punch.
Read MoreBalkan Bound: If I have to go Home I’m taking the LONG WAY!
I am currently in Morocco doing a workaway. I was originally heading to Jordan next and then on to Europe. Plans change and I am now returning to Canada June 25th for a Job. I booked my Flight; Athens, Greece-Toronto, Canada. Lets recap. I am currently in: Marrakech, Morocco. I have a flight to: Milan, Italy. I fly out of: Athens, Greece. Since I want to stay out of Canada as long as possible – This means for the month of June I am Balkans Bound!
Read MoreTravel Route: Slovenia
A tiny country that knows how to squeeze in a lot of natural beauty. This country has everything; from soaring snow-capped mountains, to beaches, to hills and rivers, to stunning churches and palaces. This country may be tiny, but as one of the greenest countries of the world, it has something incredible to interest everyone.
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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