Na sua história recente, a Eslovénia foi reconhecida como um estado independente da Ex-Jugolslávia pela Comunidade Europeia e pelas Nações Unidas em 1991. Em 2004, o pais tornou-se membro da OTAN e da União Europeia.
Visitei este maravilhoso país várias vezes, de 1995 a 2017.
Entre as grandes atrações turísticas do país incluem-se: os Lagos, Bled e Bohinj, e as Grutas, Postojna e Skocjan.
Embora eu prefira viajar de comboio, neste país, o meio de transporte público mais favorecido é o autocarro.
Nas minhas primeiras visitas ao país, viajei com um grande amiga eslovena, que conheci em 1995, e em muitas das vistas, nomeadamente nas regiões próximas da Itália, como é o caso de Bovec, Kobarid, Tabor, Tolmin, Piran e das Grutas de Skocjan, fi-las com um casal amigo italiano.
De longe, a mimha região preferida na Eslovénia é o Parque Nacional de Triglav. Quando vou ao país, nunca o deixo de visitar e pernoito em Stara Fuzina.
Como o país é pequeno, é fácil fazer um itinerário, mesmo que se queira viajar de transporte público.
Parque Nacional Triglav
In its recent history, Slovenia was recognized as an independent country from Ex-Yugolslavia by the European Community and the United Nations in 1992. In 2004, it became a member of both NATO and European Union.
I visited this amazing country many times, from 1995 to 2017.
Among the great tourist attractions in the country are included: Lakes, Bled & Bohinj, and Caves, Postojna & Skocjan.
Although I prefer to travel by train, in this country, the most prefered and convenient public transportation is the bus.
During my first visits to the country, I have traveled with a Slovenian friend, who I met in 1995. In many other visits, namely to the regions close to Italy, such as Bovec, Kobarid, Tabor, Tolmin, Piran and Skocjan Caves, I have travelled with a couple of Italian friends.
By far, my favourite region in Slovenia is the Triglav National Park and, every time I visit the country, I used to stay in Stara Fuzina.
As the country is small, it is easy to make an itinerary, even if you want to travel by public transportatiom.
Os lugares que visitei inlcuiram/The places I have visited included:
As regiões de Bled & Bohinj Regions; Bovec; Celje; Hvrastolje; Idrija; Jesenice; Kamnik; Kobarid; Kranj; Kranjska Gora; Ljubljana; Maribor; Piran; Polhov Gradec; Grutas de Postojna & Skocjan caves; Radovljica; Ratece; Skofija Loka; Sora; Sticna; Tabor & Tolmin
1. PARQUE NACIONAL TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK
Uma grande atração deste parque é o Lago Bohinj, o qual, na minha opinião, devido ao cenário selvagem, é mais interessante que o de Bled. O grande desafio do parque é a subida ao Monte Triglav. A região também é conhecida pelos desportos de inverno. 
Lago Bohinj Lake
A great attraction in the park is Lake Bohinj, which is, in my opinion, due to wild scenery, more interesting than Lake of Bled. Challenge in the region is climbing to Triglav Peak. Winter sports are also an important attraction. 
Aqui fiz alguns trilhos, tais como / Here I have done some trails, such as: 
1.1. Lago Bohinj Lake
Este trilho, de fácil dificuldade, com uma extensão de cerca de 11 km, permite ver o lago e as montanhas sob várias perspectivas. Se fizer um desvio, engloba à visita a cascata Savica. Este é o trilho de eleição para os principiantes na região.
This easy trail, about 11 km long, allows you to see the lake and the above mountains in different aspects. Making a detour, Slavica Waterfall can be added to visit. This trail is suitable for beginners in the region.
1.2. Cascata Savica Waterfall
1.3. Vale dos 7 Lagos/7 Lakes Valley
Lago Negro - Black Lake
Vale dos 7 Lagos - 7 Lakes Valley
É um trilho muito bonito ao longo do vale glaciar, com vários pontos de acesso. Fi-lo, mas não na totalidade, a partir da cascata Savica.
It is a beautiful trail with many starting points. I have made part of it, taking Savica waterfull as starting point..
1.4. Rudnica
1.5. Monte Vogel Mountain
Na companhia de familiares, visitei, de teleférico, a estação de esqui Vogel, que fica a uma altitude de cerca de 1500 metros. 
Along with realtives, I have visited, using the cable car, Vogel ski resort.
1.6. Vale Voje & Cascata Mostnica Waterfall
1.7. Desfiladeiro Vintgar Gorge
O desfiladeiro de Vintgar, localizado a 5 km de Bled, é um lugar de visita obrigatória para os amantes da natureza. Se viajar de comboio, desça em Podhom e, a partir daí, caminhe. De qualquer maneira, há um transporte gratuito da estação central de autocarros de Bled para o local.
When in Bled, Vintgar Gorge is a nearby must see place for nature lovers. If you go by train, get off at Podhom, from where you can walk. Anyway, there is a free shuttle operates from the central bus station in Bled to the Visitor Centre.
1.8. Monte Triglav Mountain
A subida ao Monte Triglav, o ponto mais alto do país, com 2864 m de altura, encontra-se ainda na minha lista de espera.
The climb to Triglav Mountain, the highest point in the country, at 2864 m high, is still on my waiting list.
Alojamento/Accommodation
Sobe Cvetek Anica STARA FUZINA
Nesta casa de família, os quartos são muito limpos e confortáveis e, alguns deles, têm varanda. Sempre que aqui fiquei, o meu quarto tinha varanda.
O pequeno-almoço, opcional, era muito bom e incluía: pão, marmelada, mel, iogurte, leite, sumo, café, chá, queijo, fiambre, toucinho fumado, ovos, fruta e bolos.
A localização é perfeita e esta família é muito agradável e prestável. Uma vez precisei de me deslocar para a estação de comboio, que fica a cerca de 5 km, e transportaram-me, num dia de chuva, sem cobrar absolutamente nada.
Sempre que vou à região, alojo-me nesta casa e recomendo-a vivamente. 
In this family house, rooms are very clean and comfortable, and, some of them, come with balcony. When I stayed here, my room had always balcony.
Breakfast, optional, was very good and included: bread, marmelade, honey, yogourt, milk, juice, coffee, tea, cheese, ham, bacon, eggs, fruit and cakes.
Location is perfect, and this family is very kind and helpful. Once I was in need for a transfer, on a rainy day, to the train station, which is about 5km away, and they made it without charging.
Whenever I go to the region, I stay at this house and I highly recommend it.
Restaurantes
Gostilna & Picerija Mihovc - STARA FUZINA
Gostilna Rupa - SREDNJA VAS
O único ponto fraco deste restaurante era a distância, cerca de 20 minutos a pé, de Stara Fuzina. A qualidade era excelente
The only no of this restaurant was the distance from Stara Fuzina, about 20 minutes on foot. It had excellent quality.
2. LAGO BLED LAKE
Este lago, de origens glaciar e tectónica, com 2120 metros de comprimento e 1380 metros de largura, fica nos confins da cidade de Bled, nos Alpes Julianos, e circunda uma pequena ilha que tem uma igreja dedicada à Assunção de Maria.
Lago Bled - Ilha
O castelo, tido como o mais antigo do país, proporciona uma linda vista do lago.
Castelo de Bled
Não deixe de visitar o Desfiladeiro de Vintgar. Do not miss Vintgar Gorge
3. VALE SOCA VALLEY
Visitei este maravilhoso vale, pela primeira vez, na companhia dos meus amigos italianos que vivem em Gorizia. Em 2017, tornei a visitar o vale, mas fiz um percurso menor.
Sempre viajei na região de carro, mas posso deixar algumas dicas sobre o transporte público: 1 2.
I have visited this amazing valley, for the fist time, along with my Italian friends who live in Gorizia. In 2017 I visited again the valley, but making only a short route.
I always have traveled in the region by car, but I can leave here some tips about public transportation: 1 2.
3.1. Desfiladeiro Tolmin Gorge
To reach the Gorge by public transportation, take a bus to the small village of Tolmin and then a shuttle. The nearest train station is Most na Soci.
When visit the Gorge, Devil bridge, bear head and thermal spot are the main attractions.
3.2. Cascata Boka Waterfall
3.3. Cascatas Kozjak Waterfalls
Gruta Skocjan Cave
Caso queira chegar à gruta de comboio, a estação mais próxima é Divaca, que fica a 3 km
Gruta - Cave
Visitei esta gruta apenas uma vez, em 1996, de carro com a minha amiga eslovena. De qualquer maneira, se for de comboio ou de autocarro, há um autocarro local que liga as estações de comboio/camionagem ao parque da gruta.
5.1. Castelo Predjama Castle
O castelo de Predjama localiza-se a 9 km da entrada para a gruta e merece ser visitado.
Prdjama castle, located 9 km from the entranece to the cave is worth a visit.
Castelo de Predjama Castle
6. CITIES - CIDADES
LJUBLJANA - A CAPITAL
According to some autors, the city was named after an ancient city deity that the early Slavs called Laburus. Others maintain that the name derives from Latin and that the city was named after a flooding river "aluviana", or that the name derives from the word "Laubach", meaning "a swamp". Those who like the playwright and historian Anton Tomaž Linhart - are fond of the city believe that its name can only derive from the Slavic word "luba", meaning beloved. Sincerely I prefer the last theory.
Modern architecture of this city is largely influenced by Jože Plečnik, namely in the iconic Triple Bridge, the Slovenian National and University Library building, the embankments along the Ljubljanica River, the Ljubljana Central Market buildings, the Ljubljana cemetery, parks and plazas.
Dragon - The Symbol of the City
When the dragon lived in a big hole at the basement of the castle over Ljubljana, he demand from the people living in a small town under the castle, to bring him a young virgin girl once per month to eat her, or otherwise the dragon would burn the city. After a few years there were almost no young girls in the town. People living there, were desperately looking for help, so one day a young knight on a white horse came to town, and when the time came for the people to sacrifice another girl, the knight with the girl riding on a horse arrived in front of dragon's cave. After a fight betwen the dragon and the knight, the dragon's head was cut off.
ONDE / WHERE
COMER / TO EAT
LJUBLJANA
Gostilna Sokol - Slovenian Food - Comida eslovena
I came here along with some friends long time ago. I liked very much this restaurant for the great food, ambience and service. In the recents years I have heard its quality is poor. I have to visit it again to check.
Namaste Indian Food - Comida indiana
I came here along with a Slovenian friend, and I have to say the food was really appelative and tasty.
In my sincere opinion, this place is a good option to try Indian food. If I am looking for an Indian restaurant when in Ljubljana, I will not hesitate to come here again.
Da Bu Da Comida tailandesa - Thai Food
Also I came here along with a Slovenian friend, and I was impressed with the good service, ambience and food.
Churrascaria Rodízio do Brasil - Brazilian Food - Comida brasileira
As a Portuguese visiting this place, I was warmly received in this restaurant and invited to have a dinner. Unfortunately I had no time to do it, but was allowed to take some pictures of both the dishes and the restaurant. At the end, I could try the food.
I could talk to some clients and they were very happy with the service, ambience and the quality of the food.
ONDE FICAR/WHERE TO STAY
Celica hostel
DAY TRIP AROUND LJUBLJANA
Polhov Gradec
If you wish to feel rural life in a place close to Ljubljana, I strongly advise you to visit Polhov Gradec, a fantastic place rich in nature with great vews.
KAMNIK
CELJE
Visitei este pequeno lugar três vezes e sempre de carro.
PIRAN
MARIBOR
Esloveno Prático - Practical Slovenian
adeus - bye - adijo
desculpe - excuse me - oprostite
por favor - please - prosim
bom dia - good morning - dobro jutro
boa tarde - good afternoon - dober dan
boa noite - good evening - dober večer
boa noite - good night - lahko noč (despedida)
adeus - goodbye - nasvidenje
olá - hello - pozdravljeni
viva - hi - Zivjo!
não - no - ne
sim - yes - ja/da
obrigado(a) - thank you - hvala
de nada - don't mention it - prosim
bem-vindo(a) - welcome - dobrodošli
Em construção - Under construction!
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This featured blog entry was written by avieira67 from the blog Eslovénia.
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