CLOCKWISE: Piran on the Istrian coast;
the Crystal Hall in Kempinski Palace,
Portorož; (inset) salt-baked scampi at
a fisherman’s taverna in Piran – the town
is famous for its salt; lunch prep in
Šmartno, Brda; a Bled Castle iron
worker takes a break.
TOP TR AVEL TIPS
DO:- Get out and explore nature; this is
some of the world’s most untouched
and impressive wilderness. From
Lake Bohinj to the Škocjan Caves,
even the most jaded traveller will
be impressed. - Eat where the locals eat; it will no
doubt be some of the best food
you’ll experience. - Take some time out for a spa
treatment in Portorož; the town
is famous for its therapeutic
treatments. - Eat a few national Slovenian dishes.
- Learn a few phrases: ‘Hvala’ (fall-ah)
- thank you. ‘Dober dan’ (doh-ber
dahn) – hello
- thank you. ‘Dober dan’ (doh-ber
DON’T:
- Litter. Nobody drops rubbish in
Slovenia, anywhere. - Forget to take a deep breath, slow
down and take it all in!