Have you tried Slovenian wines yet? You are in for a treat because while small in size Slovenia has lots of vineyards and a long tradition of wine production. I share with you my favoriteContinue reading
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A Blast from the Past: Visiting Krapina Neanderthal Museum with kids
With my daughter learning about the Paleolithic at History and struggling to remember the facts, I thought there must be a better way. No, I haven’t invented the time machine, but Krapina Neanderthal Museum comesContinue reading
Family travel prepared me for post-pandemic travel
I can still see myself standing in the middle of the cobbled street, the warm rays penetrating the lush leaves of the tall plane-trees while the lively murmur from the busy tables floats around me.Continue reading
Walking Away from Stress and Anxiety
I am a lazy person. My ideal way of spending an afternoon, a whole day is ensconced on a couch, wrapped in a blanket binge-watching Netflix or reading a book. Preferably both at the sameContinue reading
Why Scotland is the most Romantic Place in the World
You think of a romantic getaway and Paris probably comes to mind find first, then maybe the Amalfi Coast or Bora Bora. I am here to let you in on a secret. Scotland is theContinue reading
Bats – Ljubljana’s Mysterious Inhabitants
Gotham might have Batman, but Ljubljana has the true heroes – bats. In only one hour just one of those small creatures can deal with 500 bad guys – mosquitoes and other pests that annoyContinue reading
Things I’ve Learned at a Concert
With the enthusiasms of a five year old I jumped at the chance to go to a concert with hubby. But once we got there, early, had to stand for hours and brave the crowdsContinue reading
No Photos, Please
I remember squinting my eyes because of the sun. My brother nervously fidgeting. My Dad saying: ‘Just a second, it has to be perfect.’ That’s how we took photos, 20 something years ago. When myContinue reading
How to Take Kids to a Museum
I was a kid when my parents started taking me to different museums. And as a kid I can tell you I loved it. That’s why I now do the same to my kids. BecauseContinue reading
3 Most Romantic Places in Slovenia
Since becoming parents our romantic places include the couch when the kids go to sleep or the hallway where we exchange a kiss on our way out the door. We take what we can get.Continue reading