![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220610_092306-1038x576.jpg "Geisler Group")
After two years of Corona, it was finally time for a trip abroad again in early Summer 2022 – though still quite close to home: I spent three weeks exploring South Tyrol and Slovenia.
Country Archive: Slovenia
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220625_112914-1038x576.jpg "Maribor")
Sleepy Maribor
On the way home, I made a short stopover in Maribor today. It is a nice little town, but (to be honest) I expected a little more. Continue reading Sleepy Maribor
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/10_20220624_122145-1038x576.jpg "Logar valley")
A Log(ar)ical vacation end
On my last “true” vacation day, I just had to go out into nature again. I chose the Logar Valley, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful glacial valleys in the country. Given my small sample size, I cannot confirm that with certainty – but I can say that it is very picturesque indeed. Continue reading A Log(ar)ical vacation end
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220623_131702-1038x576.jpg "Mahorčičeva and Mariničeva caves")
The caves of Škocjan county
Actually, I wanted go travel back North (and thus into the mountains) again today. According to the weather forecast, however, this could have been a rather wet day. So, I drove South instead. On the one hand the weather should be better there, and on the other hand one can go hiking below the surface, in karst caves. Continue reading The caves of Škocjan county
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220622_105939-1038x576.jpg "Ljubljanica and the Triple Bridge")
A cozy capital
When you are spending ten days in Slovenia, a visit to the capital should also be on the itinerary. Therefore, I spent a couple of hours in Ljubljana today. Continue reading A cozy capital
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220621_112044-1038x576.jpg "View of Lake Bled from Mala Osojnica")
Beautiful Bled
My tour of lakes continues: Today, I visited Lake Bled. Additonally, I also hiked through Vintgar Gorge (which is close by). Continue reading Beautiful Bled
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220619_074041-1038x576.jpg "Lake Bohinj")
Off to Bohinj!
I spent the last two days in an accommodation near Lake Bohinj. Since this region was so beautiful, I limited myself to exploring the immediate surroundings. Why seek far afield when waterfall, lake and gorge are all within walking distance? Continue reading Off to Bohinj!
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220618_131428-1038x576.jpg "Vršič pass")
An (un)pronounced beautiful pass
Another winding mountain road! I followed the Soča again, only this time even beyond its source, up to Vršič pass. This pass is the watershed between Soča and Sava rivers – and a great area for hiking! Continue reading An (un)pronounced beautiful pass
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220617_133626-1038x576.jpg "Soča")
The Isonzo Canyons
Yesterday, I already liked the Soča (aka Isonzo) river a lot. So, I decided to take the longer trip to the Soča Valley today in order to hike part of the Soča Trail. However, I decided against the almost eight-hour variant over the full 27.6 kilometers (from the source to Bovec). Instead, I opted for the scenically most interesting part (according to my guidebook, at least) which starts in Soča village. Continue reading The Isonzo Canyons
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/20220616_100845-1038x576.jpg "Mountains above Drežniške Ravne")
From waterdrip to waterfall
Today was dedicated to the Kozjak river. My first accommodation in Slovenia is on the way up to the mountain where the river originates. So, I was able to hike to a waterfall both in the upper reaches of the river, and a little further down. Continue reading From waterdrip to waterfall
![[Picture]](https://bernies-journeys.at/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/2011-06-26.jpg "Piran")
Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea
On very short notice, a group of friends an me went to Istria over the weekend on occassion of a stag party. On our way back, we stopped at the (rather short) Adriatic coast of Slovenia, and visited the picturesque city of Piran. Continue reading Slovenia’s Gateway to the Adriatic Sea