We have an AMAZING lineup!
Fully immersive, feels like you’re there!
- Hosted by Lisa VanBuhler, Founder of XOOM Tours
- Live from Ljublijana, Slovenia, our local destination specialist Matej Knific, owner of Luxury Slovenia, will provide our tour and share his love for his beautiful country.
- Executive Chef Janez Bratovz, Pioneer of Fine Dining Cuisine & JB Restaurant & 1 of the top 50 Chefs in the World from Slovenia will “pop in” to share about his polenta recipe.
- Dr. Noah Charney, International Best-Selling Author, Professor and Pulitzer Prize Nominee will share stories about his experiences in Slovenia.
- Manjula deSilva from Laureate Imports representing Klet Brda Family Winery of Slovenia will be sharing about the wine selections.
Here are some highlights of our adventure!
Slovenia is a jewel of an alpine country, tucked between Italy, Austria and Croatia. It’s bursting with history and culture with some incredible natural treasures just waiting to be explored.
Did you notice the word LOVE in the middle of the name Slovenia? Slovenia is about exploring a nation of lakes, award-winning vineyards, gorgeous food, rolling meadows and a glacial valley! So much beauty wrapped up in this country.
Slovenia may be one of the most underrated countries in Europe. Not only is it full of stunning spots, but this compact country makes for a surprisingly affordable European vacation. Whatever your travel style, you can find it in Slovenia. Slovenia has a little bit of everything.
If you aren’t planning your trip to Slovenia yet, I am sure you will after you travel on our virtual tour.
(Pictures courtesy of the Slovenian Tourism Board)
WHY SLOVENIA:
- Fabulous food and wine!
- Slovenia has 28 miles of coastline.
- The landscape is diverse…from the alps, to the Mediterranean to the Pannonian Plains to the Karst topography…the variety is truly stunning!
- Rich in culture, heritage and history.
- Everyone speaks English.
- Slovenia is the size of Massachusetts and has a population of 2 million people.
- It’s easy to navigate around the country. Everything is close and within an hour drive.
- Slovenia is the third-most-forested country in Europe after Finland and Sweden.
- Slovenia has one of the largest brown bear populations in Europe. Over 400 brown bears live in Slovenia.
- A hundred castles still stand in Slovenia
- And…Slovenia is the only country in the world with the word LOVE in its name.
MOST POPULAR SIGHTS
- Predjama Castle is a magnificent Renaissance castle. It’s the world’s largest cave castle and boasts a network of hidden tunnels that lead to the edge of a precarious cliff.
- Postojna Cave where you can walk through caverns, halls, and passages that were carved by the Pivka River.
- Lake Bled is one of the most visited attractions in Slovenia. The beautiful views of the lake and the small island it surrounds brings thousands of visitors every year.
- Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia. It’s a wonderful area to explore on foot or by bicycle. Ljubljana features attractions such as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the iconic Dragon Bridge, the 19th century Triple Bridge, and its bustling outdoor Central Market.
- Lipica Stud Farm has been breeding Lipizzaner horses since the sixteenth century. The farm was used by the royals for their private stables.
- Triglav National Park, named after the country’s tallest mountain, is the only National Park in Slovenia.
- When still operating, Mercury Mine in Idrija was the second largest mercury mine in the world.
- The Salt pans in the Sečovlje Salina Nature Park are one of the few places in the world where sea salt is still produced by using a centuries-old method.
- Ljublijana Castle, a historic sixteenth century castle and dungeon, offers the most beautiful views of Ljubljana.
- Church of the Holy Trinity is a Romanesque-style church and is located in a small village, Hrastovlje. It is most known for its seven-meter-long fresco, The Dance of Death (Danse Mac).
- Maribor, the second-largest city in Slovenia, is home to the oldest grapevine in the world. Wine lovers are drawn to the city’s surrounding wine regions that are filled with picturesque vineyards and wineries.
- Solkan Bridge is the longest bridge on earth built completely out of stone. Its picturesque setting in the Soca Valley makes it one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
We are featuring wines from the Goriška Brda Wine Cellar which was established in 1957 as a cooperative and is still fully owned by local wine growers. The winery unites 400 families, who have been working together for over fifty years and have turned local wine making into a success story.
Check your local wine shops for Slovenian wine. If you happen to live in the Charlotte area, Wine Maestro in Mooresville carries this wine.
I, along with our special guest speakers look forward to sharing insights and tastes from Slovenia. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me about the details.
See you this Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00pm EDT!
