A look at how Slovenians celebrate Christmas through family traditions, seasonal customs, and a quiet, reflective holiday spirit.

A Guide to Working Remotely in Europe’s Hidden Gem: The  Slovenian Digital Nomad Visa will make it easier than ever to live and work in one of Europe’s most beautiful—and underrated—countries.

The kozolec or hayrack is a familiar sight to those who have spent any time in rural Slovenia. We take a look at the origins of this distinctive agricultural building and find the kozolec is so close to the hearts of the Slovenian people.

In 2025, Slovenia’s Nova Gorica shares the European Capital of Culture title with its Italian counterpart, Gorizia. What can visitors expect this year?

What are the Slovenian public holidays? Here’s our short guide to Slovenia’s official holidays.

A home pool can sound like a great idea, but what type of pool should you choose? We present an overview of the types of home pool and the pros and cons of each kind.

Are you bringing your dog with you to live in Slovenia? Perhaps you already live in Slovenia and are thinking of getting a dog. Either way, there are some important rules you need to know. In this article, we outline the main rules and provide information about where to go for more information. Our information relates to dogs kept as pets and not commercial trade.

With more and more retirees looking at Slovenia as a place to settle, we look at the some of the ways older people can save money in Slovenia.

Visitng the Upravna enota (Administrative Unit) in Slovenia is something that everyone living in Slovenia has to do at some point. Here, we provide some tips to help your visit go smoothly.

A short overview of the change to Slovenian healthcare insurance

Our guide to the best places to enjoy the magic of Christmas and New Year in Slovenia in December 2023

One of the questions we often get asked by foreigners relocating to Slovenia or buying a holiday home here is “Do I need to learn Slovenian?” It’s perhaps understandable that because so many Slovenian people speak English (among other languages), it will be easy to get by without learning Slovenian. But we think that it’s not only useful but also fun to learn at least the basics to make life easier, help you settle in and become more integrated in your local community.

Ever wondered about having a natural swimming pool? We lift the lid on how they work, what the benefits are and how to build one.

As Slovenia moves into summer, we take a look at a few of the diverse festivals taking place around the country.

Should you send your children to a local or an international school in Slovenia? We give an overview of the Slovenian system and outline the options available to those seeking an international school.

Now more than 50 years old, Adria, the caravan and motorhome manufacturer, is one of Slovenia’s best known brands. We take a brief look at the history of the iconic brand.

The linden tree is an enduring symbol of Slovenia and Slovenianness. We take a look at why it’s so special to Slovenians. 

A look at the history of the Slovenian national football since independence.

Made by the manufacturer Rog, the Pony is one of the iconic brands of Yugoslavia in general and Slovenian in particular, and the model is so beloved that Rog brought it back into construction and bang up to date in 2017.

The historic city of Piran made its fortune from salt and Piran salt is still one of the most popular Slovenia products. The museum is open from March to the end of October but every April, a special event commemorates the effect salt has had on Piran and the other coastal towns of Slovenia.

Slovenia Estates’s director Justin Young shares his thoughts on the current state of the property market in Slovenia for the Slovenia Times

St. Greogory’s Day is the symbolic start of spring. Find out how it is celebrated.

Who are the fearsome kurents and why are they coming to Ptuj? We take a look at one of Slovenia’s most famous celebrations

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Slovenia, the Lipica Stud Farm has a long and proud history.

Javorca church, near Tolmin, with its World War 1 connections wins another prestigious European title

A look at some of the traditional Christmas events taking place around Slovenia this December

It’s said that every true Slovenian climbs Mount Triglav at least once. Here’s what you need to know about Slovenia’s highest peak.

A UK newspaper has put together a list of 18 things you really need to know about Slovenia – and we have some to add to it!

Slovenia’s favourite sweet treat is on its way to America, but what exactly is it?

Around 500,000 Slovenians live outside Slovenia and the town of Murska Sobota is preparing to welcome some of them home. We look at where Slovenians are living outside Slovenia and how they celebrate Slovenian culture in their new homes.

As another international movie is shot in Slovenia, we look at some of the other films that have been made here.

How one man made his mark on Ljubljana

For centuries the Slovenian town of Idrija has been associated with lace-making. We go in search of the history of this famous art.

It’s official! The international charity Save the Children says that Slovenia is the best country for children to live in.

Good news as the number of property transactions nears its 2007 peak

The dragon is the symbol of Ljubljana but how did this come about?

Pust means krofi – but what exactly is this sweet treat?

Who was France Prešeren and why is a holiday named after him?

Slovenia’s most successful downhill skier Tina Maze to say goodbye to her Slovenian fans at the 2017 Zlata Lisica

Slovenia becomes the first EU country to enshrine the provision of clean drinking water in law

Slovenia is famous for its many castles. We take a look a just a few of the most interesting.

When is it time to start planting your veggies? A glance at the old Slovenian calendar should help you out.

Which are the best summer events for music fans in Slovenia? We take a look at some of the favourites, from rock to classical.

Ljubljana has been placed 5th in the best places in world to retire to according to a US website 

A guide to the best ways to stay cool in Slovenia’s long hot summers

‘Baby dragons’ hatch at Postojna and two human fish babies emerge from their eggs

What exactly are those colourful little huts in Slovenian villages? We look at the Slovenian obsession with bee-keeping.

ManuElla hopes to represent Slovenia in this weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest but first she must come through the semi-final. We look at her chances. 

What public holidays are celebrated in Slovenia, and what do they mean?

A look at some of Slovenia’s popular food festivals

Find out what special customs and traditions Slovenians follow at Easter time

The Postojna Caves are world famous, but with more than 10,000 caves countrywide, Slovenia has plenty to offer those who get their kicks underground.

With Slovenia’s ski jumpers at the top of their game, we look at why Slovenians excel in the sport. 

Here’s our top ten for activities and attractions for children in Slovenia; it’s been put together using suggestions from ex-pat families who know the country well. Our list combines a few of the best known attractions with some activities that don’t appear in all of the guidebooks…

Since the global downturn, property hunters have scuttled back to the tried and tested destinations and new train or air routes have been few and far between. Yet our appetite to discover fresh locations will never be quashed and these days it’s more about finding authenticity or affordability away from the big-name resorts or expat enclaves.

Slovenia may be known as a wine producing country but beer is mounting a spirited challenge! Until a couple of years ago, you’d only really see the two domestic beers, Laško and Union. Recently, however, the choice has increased and craft beers from small independent breweries have become big news.

Are you tired of the same usual guided walking tours of tourist attractions offered around the world?
If you are – then we could recommend a different and unique way to discover Ljubljana – on two wheels!

With the holidays behind us it often happens that January can be somewhat dull and monotonous, with not so many things going on…
Still we have managed to find a couple of events we would like to share with you.

Planica Nordic Center is a large ski-jumping, ski-flying and cross-country skiing sport complex located in Planica, an alpine valley in north-western Slovenia.

And there it is, the last month of 2014. The festive season is ahead and there are many events going on; Christmas and New Year’s Markets can be found in many cities across the country, including Ljubljana, Maribor, Piran etc. Here are a couple of events we selected and wanted to share with you!

Another month, another article of the best events in Slovenia this time of the year. Maybe shorter, but no less exciting!

Visiting Slovenia in the upcoming month? Plan your trip ahead! We have selected a few of the most interesting things to do in Slovenia in October. This month, everything seems centred in the capital, Ljubljana!

1st October marks the start of the school year for university students in Slovenia…

This week’s photo of Slovenia is of Kanal!

No matter where you travel, if you ask a local, they will likely tell you their language is difficult to learn and even more difficult to master. If you ask the same in Slovenia, however, there might be a grain of truth in that claim.

Visiting Slovenia this September? Plan your trip ahead! We have selected a few of the most interesting things to do in Slovenia in September.

Slovenia is probably the most secure of all of the countries even despite recent economic hardships that have affected most of Europe.  If you are an ultra-cautious investor who may lie awake at night, even if there is the smallest element of risk to your investment, then maybe, just maybe Slovenia is the right, long term country for you to be putting your hard earned money into…