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PHOTO: Waterfall in Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia

August 11, 2021October 7, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Waterfalls big and small, aquamarine rapids, and tortured rock formations create stunning scenery in Vintgar Gorge, near Lake Bled, Slovenia
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Waterfalls big and small, aquamarine rapids, and tortured rock formations create stunning scenery in Vintgar Gorge, near Lake Bled, Slovenia

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There’s More to Slovenia’s Triglav National Park Than Lake Bled

November 26, 2020October 6, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Karst mountains frame the gorgeous emerald-colored waters of Lake Bohinj
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It was drizzling by the time I arrived at Vintgar Gorge, but not enough to discourage me from making the hike. Truthfully, the gorge had not even been on my radar. I had taken the bus to Lake Bohinj in Slovenia‘s Triglav National Park the day before, intending to work my way back to Ljubljana … Read more

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PHOTO: Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park, Slovenia

August 11, 2021October 5, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Lake Bohinj in Triglav Natinal Park in Slovenia
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Beautiful Lake Bohinj in Triglav Natinal Park in Slovenia, is surrounded by spectacular Karst limestone hills. The trail around the lake can be hiked in about four hours.

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Scary Slovenian Folk Traditions

July 8, 2018October 3, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
Costumes and masks from Slovenian folk traditions and tales are on display at Ptuj Castle
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The man behind the counter at Ptuj Castle suggested I begin my tour at a display of costumes and masks from Slovenian folk traditions and tales. “But I have to warn you,” he said. “Just the other day a man told me it was the scariest thing he’d ever seen.” He shook his head when … Read more

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PHOTO: Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia

August 11, 2021October 2, 2015 by Barbara Weibel
One of four dragons that adorn the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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One of four dragons that adorn the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Accounts differ as to what the dragons symbolize. One legend says that the city was founded by Jason, who, along with his Argonauts, slew the dragon. Another legend insists that the dragons wag their tales when a virgin crosses the bridge.

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Barbara Weibel, publisher of Hole in the Donut Cultural Travel After years of working at jobs that paid the bills but brought no joy, I felt like a "hole in the donut" - solid on the outside, but empty on the inside. In 2007, I decided to pursue my true passions of travel, writing, and photography. Find out how I changed my life HERE

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