Category Archives: Itinerary

Slovenia Rich in “truly organic” Local and Seasonal Produce

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

    From April through May it’s asparagus time in Slovenia and I arrived just in time this year to catch the end of the harvest.  Many home gardens have their special patch of asparagus to supply the family.  I … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Taste of Slovenia May 30-June 9, 2014— You still have time to join us.

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

The Taste of Slovenia 2014 tour has many new food experiences this year and offers the opportunity to meet the local people who are producing real and artisanal foods.  The tour has a few places still available for interested persons. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cvicek wine, Itinerary, Otocec Castle, Otocec Swans, Plansars - Herders, Roman Emona, Slovenian Foods, Slovenian Wines, Taste of Slovenia Food Tour II, The Vibrant Slovenian Food Scene, traditional foods, Traveling to Slovenia, Trnic cheese, Velika Planina | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fresh Milk, Raw Milk, Anytime at the Mlekomat– Automatic Milk Machines in Slovenian Markets

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

In the Capitol, Ljubljana, a vibrant farmer’s market is operating every day of the week except Sundays. Located in the heart of the old town, green grocers, local farmers and townspeople sell their wares. What is in season, blooming, budding, … Continue reading →

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OTOČEC CASTLE the only water castle in Slovenia. A lovely stop on our Tour

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

A very lovely stop on our Taste of Slovenia culinary tour in the Dolenjska region is the Otočec Castle, built on an island in the Krka river. The region is rich in history and natural beauty. The Castle dates to … Continue reading →

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Taste of Slovenia 2014 tour announced, May 30- June 9, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

We are very proud to announce that our second annual premier culinary tour, Taste of Slovenia, will take place May 30 to June 9, 2014, showcasing the traditional and local cuisines of this small jewel of a country.  You may ask, … Continue reading →

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Slovenian white wines take gold medals

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Slovenia has basically three main wine producing centers: Primorska, Posavje and Podravje.  On our 2013 Taste of Slovenia tour we tasted wines mainly from the Primorska Region, which includes those of the Vipava Valley, Karst, Goriska Brda and Slovenian Istria, … Continue reading →

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Piranske Soline at Taste of Slovenia Real Food Tour

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

On our Taste of Slovenia Real Food Tour this past May, 2013, our group visited the Saltpans on the Piran Bay. Salt is still being harvested here and many shops dot the countryside selling versions of the salt, including the “fleur … Continue reading →

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Taste of Slovenia tour group member gives her impressions of Slovenia

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

With permission of Gillian Jacobs from UK, who was a member of our tour group to Slovenia in May 2013, I am publishing excerpts from her blog on Slovenia.  She is a new blogger and her site is called Wise … Continue reading →

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Travel Slovenia Videos for Your Viewing Pleasure

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

Lavish and luscious videos are available for your viewing pleasure, free for the clicking!   The cinematography is rich and includes aerial views of  Slovenia’s most beautiful scenery and historical towns, cities and friendly countryside.  The Slovenian Tourist Board has … Continue reading →

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Ljubljana In Your Pocket Guide

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Dr. Sylvia P. Onusic

For those visiting Ljubljana or those who just want to see  what is new, browse restaurants, cultural events, shopping and sightseeing, or just plan your trip to Slovenia, the In Your Pocket Guide offers free and up-to-date info. Basics are … Continue reading →

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