Slovenia
Country facts
Food and drink
Slowenian cusine is mixed cuisine of the Mediterranean, the Pannonian plain, the Alps and the Balkans. You can discover its specialities in 24 different culinary regions. Eat Ćevapčići and Pljeskavica or Paprikas (grilled meat is rarely missing from Slovenian tables!). Typical dishes like Zlikrofi (similar to ravioli) and Brodet are also popular (fish soup), Ajdovi žganci (buckwheat spoonbread) with sauerkraut in Upper Carniola, Karst prosciutto, Prleška tünka, Bobiči, Njoki, Nanos chees,... Local bread and desserts are highly recommended; Gibanica is particularly good (rich cake), Potica (nut roll).
Accommodation
Private rooms are a smart choice in Slovenia, especially if you can find a bed in one of the many farmhouses that accept guests.
There are plenty of hostels to be found in the cities, by the mountains and near the coast; for information about the ones run by the Local Hostel Association, visit: www.youth-hostel.si
There are wide-spread offers for hotels and pensions (gostišča) to cater for every budget. Reserve in advance for the summer months.
Camping: www.eurocampings.co.uk (Note: free camping is not allowed, but tolerated in non-touristic areas).
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