Slovenia

Hiša Torkla : a restaurant with a view

Korte , Slovenia in the hinterland of Izola.
As usual I’m off to discover new places, always different and particular and sometimes unexpected! My destination is just 20…
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In Dutovlje (Slovenia) with Josko Renčel.

“Natural wines” without additional yeast or filtration!
The Josko vineyards are near Dutovlje (Duttogliano), just round the corner from the beautiful church of San Giorgio, on typical…
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Filip Koletnik with Atimo: only 1000 magnum bottles a year!

Atimo is the anagram of ti amo so you have to drink it with your other half
I wasn’t even able to ask my first question before Filip Koletnik started telling me all about his wine. “I…
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Valter Sirk: wines from the Slovenian Collio (Brda)

I tasted ribolla and tokaj, but Sirk is much more than this!
In the Collio of Gorizia, the Sirk family has been producing wine for quite a few generations, but since 1991…
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Villa Mirasasso, a botanical garden, green house and park since 1848

A small corner of paradise in Sežana, Slovenia
I’m thrilled and enthusiastic about this last discovery, and I can’t wait to tell you what I saw today. I…
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Capra Restaurant in Koper

Nordic furnishing and a cuisine to be discovered
In Koper, or Capodistria if you prefer, in the area of the port there is a “magical kingdom” where you…
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A trip to Bled: some things to see and do

Out to discover the natural wonders of Slovenia
If you’d like to spend a weekend immersed in nature, or even just a Sunday trip, here’s my suggestion: go…
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Garden Village in Bled : have you ever slept in a tree house?

A children’s dream (and not only) that come true
I’d been looking for a particular hotel for some time and finally I found one that suited my childish dreams:…
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