Maribor is beloved for its proximity to wine country and several of Slovenia’s most beautiful natural wonders, and it makes a natural base for road tripping around Slovenia as well as people who want to soak up a bit of Slovenia’s urban life without the...
Kranjska Gora, the charming Alpine mountain village near the shores of Lake Janska, is located near Slovenia’s borders with Austria and Italy. As such, Christmas in Kranjska Gora is a wonderful mix of Germanic, Slavic, and Italian traditions, making it one of...
Looking for a cozy European capital to enjoy some Christmas festivities? Look no further than charming Ljubljana! This spectacularly fairy-tale-esque city is one of my favorite in all of Europe, and it sparkles extra bright at Christmas! Here’s everything you...
Slovenia is advertised as an idyllic place to vacation. The picture-perfect magazine spreads and glossy photos may lull one into thinking that this is a place where nothing bad has (or will ever) happened. Yes, its status as a Balkan country and the fact that tourists...
Looking for a winter escape this year? Whether you want to get away from the cold or you’re looking to dive right into it, Slovenia has a great combination of mountain and coastal fun waiting for you! From dreamy Lake Bled to charming Ljubljana all the way out...
The town of Bled, Slovenia, is everything you could want for a cozy Christmas vacation. It’s charming, picturesque, and makes for a fabulous winter escape. It even has special Christmas events and activities to make your Christmas in Bled that much more...
I love visiting Bled. There’s something so special about this picturesque little town on the edge of one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Between Bled Castle and Bled Island, there’s no shortage of charming, picturesque spots here. But Lake Bled...
While Lake Bled, the darling of Instagrammers and photography enthusiasts, is no hidden Balkan gem, it often gets overlooked when it comes time to plan holiday travel. This is a shame since the town’s ski resorts and winter activities make it the perfect place...
If you’re planning a trip to Bled this winter, get ready for a magical winter trip like you can’t believe! While there are several fantastic ski resorts in Slovenia, one of the most convenient for travelers who want to combine skiing with sightseeing is...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
