The First four days of June saw me in Slovenia but more specifically in Ljubjana. Taking a low fare airline (www.wizzair.com) from Luton with a total unbelievable price of £5 plus the ever present taxes, arrive into Ljub was pleasant and on time. A short bus ride to the city and then a wee stroll to the Hostel.
The rest of the group arrived and we all stayed at the Hotel Celica - a converted jail which is now a youth Hostel (www.hostelcelica.com). Each of the old jail rooms has been converted into different works of art with different room set up etc. Make sure you have a good look at the website.
Ljub is a very interesting city to wander around and the castle is quite imposing overlooking the city. The history of the city is impressive as well. A walking tour is certainly recommended. The museum is interesting but you can complete it in a few short minutes so more of a time filler rather than anything else.
Shopping is as you would expect and cafes are all over the place for stopping in for a coffee.
Food and drink is not as cheap as it may once have been given that Slovnia is part of the EU and set to join the Euro soon. Quality of food is good however with seafood, meats and salads everywhere. The local beer or PIVO is very drinkable and does not leave you feeling bloated after a few evening pints.
From Ljub we hired a car and set of to Lake Bled ... what a fab place to go to
Andrew
