Slovenia: Castles, Alps and a Small Country’s Big Story

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Wanderers Compass" Podcast heads to Slovenia, a small Central European country with big mountains, fairy-tale castles and a story of independence that is still young. Travel writers Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough have visited twice and take us from the lively riverfront of Ljubljana to Lake Bled, the quieter Lake Bohinj, and the hairpin turns of the Vršič Pass in the Julian Alps. Along the way you’ll meet the Lipizzaner horses at Brdo Park (yes, you can pet them), wander Ljubljana’s dark and fascinating public art, and find out why Slovenia is such an easy, affordable and safe place to travel. They also talk about how a country that has seen so much history is now protecting its rivers, forests and bees, and what travelers can learn from that. LINKS & RESOURCES: - Read Joelle and Ryan’s Slovenia article, plus resources and links: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/slovenia-small-country-extraordinary-story - More epsiodes of Wanderers Compass Podcast: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/wanderers-compass-podcast - Wanderers Compass Digital Podcast Magazine: https://www.bigblendmediahouse.com/p/wanderers-compass-magazine - Follow Wanderers Compass: https://www.wandererscompass.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.