Slovenia's hidden gems

What does it feel like to spend two days immersed in forests, local traditions and sustainable tourism? That's exactly what our Radio SI scouts Marliza from Malaysia, her husband Tomaž and their daughter Zarya were finding out as they tested the two-day tourist package "Forest Experience in Radlje ob Dravi".

Marina from Russia and Draženka from Bosnia recently tested the two-day package "Enjoy the Hidden Corners of Prekmurje" and were amazed by everything this charming region has to offer. From its peaceful landscapes and unique experiences to its rich culture, Prekmurje left a lasting impression on both.

A young South-Korean-Slovenian couple Muna and Klemen got to experience some hidden treasures of the NE region of Prlekija. They tested a 2-day tourist offer ''Wooden Windmill in Prlekija'', prepared by the TIC Sveti Jurij ob Ščavnici. It was a journey of authentic local flavors, stories, encounters, relaxation and unforgettable views.

AGATHE & JASMIN were sent off to the SE region of Dolenjska to test a 1-day tourist offer ''The Untold Story of Cviček'' From e-bike rides through rolling vineyards to a homemade bottle of the most popular type of wine there and a warm local lunch in a traditional cottage, our young French scouts discovered a Slovenia that feels both authentic and quietly magical.

What happens when Daniel from the USA and Valerija from Slovenia set out to explore the hidden gem of Čadrg, a peaceful mountain village tucked away in the stunning Triglav National Park? They found much more than breathtaking views – they experienced the unique spirit of village life in a special adventure called “Heartbeat of a Mountain Village.” Join them on this unforgettable journey filled wi...

''Undiscovered Stories of the Valley of Mills: Educational Trail of Dwarf Biser'' is a 2-day tourist offer that was tested by two friends from Russia, MARINA KHOLINA and LIUBA TVELENEVA. The young scouts were sent off to the beautiful ŠALEŠKA VALLEY near Velenje, where they had a lot of fun by tasting the valley’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Over there, they learned about the region's hist...

Meet Anya and her husband Karol from Poland, as they dive into the two-day tourist package "Iron Honey and Uršlja Gora – Blacksmith Spark and Experience"! From the mystic slopes of Uršlja Gora to tasting local honey and forging memories at a real blacksmith’s workshop, their journey is packed with tradition, nature, and a spark of adventure.

Katherine from Hong Kong living in Slovenia and her new Slovenian friend Alja were sent on a 1-day trip to the northern SOLČAVSKO and LOGARSKA DOLINA valley. They shared their experience with an offer coordinated by the Center Rinka in Solčava - from enjoying an authentic morning at a high-altitude mountain farm, learning about the local heritage and its people, e-cycling an idylic panoramic road...

Join us as we follow two adventurous foodies—Viktoria from Hungary and Katarina from Germany—on a one-of-a-kind journey: “Truffles – Hunting, Cooking & Tasting.”

Our second show of the new season was recorded in the town of LITIJA and its outskirts. We sent a lovely Bosnian-Serbian-Slovenian couple VANJA & OLIVER there to test a 1-day offer prepared by TIC Litija - Experience in the Heart of Slovenia. Tune in to hear more from them, as well as, from the providers (Pr' Škundr Farm, ECO farm Vovše, Geoss Adventure park, Sitarjevec mine). In order to escape t...

This season kicks off with Anna from Poland and Kyra from the Netherlands as our first Scouts, exploring a unique tourist experience in the heart of the Vipava Valley. Join them on an unforgettable bike and wine tour through gentle vineyard roads and centuries-old villages.

Our last show of the season takes us to the small town of VRHNIKA on the outskirts of the Ljubljana marshes. Exploring the area for us was a lovely Brazilian family of three, YULIA, DIEGO and LUIZA. Our scouts tested a 2-day offer put together by the local TIC, Zavod Ivana Cankarja, dubbed ''Vrhnika by Bike – Experiences for all Generations''.

Slovenia's Hidden Gems#7 - Underground adventure in Velenje

LETICIA & CAIO from Brazil were perfect scouts for testing a 2-day offer put together by the local TIC ''Kostanjevica na Krki - Green, local, authentic,'' as they managed to explore the old island town on foot. Plus, they used public transportation to get there, to minimize the environmental impact. Listen to the latest show introducing the rare gem of KOSTANJEVICA NA KRKI, a very unique old town...

Slovenia's Hidden Gems#5 - Overlanding for one day Ribnica

We are introducing Slovenia’s most attractive tourist offers for visitors from abroad. In general, foreign visitors are mostly drawn to the most famous places, like the Lake Bled resort, Ljubljana castle, Postojna cave, the coastal town of Piran etc. But the project Slovenia’s hidden gems aims to remind our audiences of the many other excellent locations and experiences that are also a must, in or...

Sloveni'as Hidden Gems #3 - Meet, Feed and Cuddle Mini Donkeys, Alpacas and Llamas in Slovenske gorice

Slovenia's Hidden Gems #3 2024 - Meet, Feed and Cuddle Mini Donkeys, Alpacas and Llamas in Slovenske gorice

Colleen Leminski Toš from Canada & her Slovenian husband Marko together with their young daughter were sent to the idyllic northern region of Carinthia (Koroška). Our scouts got to test a 2-day offer "Gmajt'než" and go into "The Heart of Carinthian Homeliness"

Slovenia's Hidden Gems - Discover the Astonishing UNESCO Global Geopark Idrija

Slovenia's Hidden Gems#10 - Exploring the Kolpa River Valley

''Retreat Through Aromatic Plants and Vineyard'' is a 1-day tourist offer welcoming you to the magnificent Dragonja Valley in Slovenian Istria! Testing the offer, coordinated by the beautiful Bonistra estate in Krkavče/Šmarje pri Kopru, and exploring the enchanting valley mostly through their senses was a lovely couple EVGENIIA POPOVA from Russia and PAUL HELLER from US! It was a memorable day spe...

Looking for a vibrant cultural, relaxing, sports and culinary adventure? ''Green Gourmet & Wellness Experience in Novo mesto'', coordinated by Zavod Novo mesto, is a unique 2-day offer, which was tested by a US-Slovenian couple, HEIDI KOELLE and IGOR PUH. They got to visit the picturesque SE region of Dolenjsko, close to the border with Croatia. They were in for a real treat with a little bit of e...

We are introducing Slovenia’s most attractive tourist offers for visitors from abroad. In general, foreign visitors are mostly drawn to the most famous places, like the Lake Bled resort, Ljubljana castle, Postojna cave, the coastal town of Piran etc. But the project Slovenia’s hidden gems aims to remind our audiences of the many other excellent locations and experiences that are also a must, in or...

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