Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience When a couple of friends decided to make their local food traditions shine with a unique restaurant and a yearly festival set on a green island in the middle of a bright blue lake Yet few travellers are aware that Radovljica one of the cutest old cities of Alpine Slovenia and a renowned center for local gastronomy is merely a ten-minute drive from the world-famous castle Chocolate and bee products are the local specialties of this charming medieval town Trained at the same school for hospitality, Marcela Klofutar and Uroš Štefelin decided to join forces at Vila Podvin a charming hotel and restaurant located north of the village of Mošnje are now host to a one Michelin star kitchen operated by Chef Uroš while Marcela orchestrates the whole estate she says as she tours us around the elegant garden of Vila Podvin All of its lights are eerily off in the late summer night the Podvin Castle dates back to the 14th century and was the property of the Counts of Podvin; its last private owners were the French aristocratic family of Polignac the castle was used as a hotel and a diplomatic venue After Slovenia won its independence in 1990 the Slovenian Constitution was written at the estate the Podvin Castle has been sitting silent and empty and Marcela Klofutar dreams of extending her business to its premises resourceful entrepreneur is always bursting with creative ideas when it comes to gastronomy All of the stoneware used at Vila Podvin’s restaurant is handmade by the members of the Radovljica Centre for Training an organization which helps people with mental and physical handicaps to be an active part of the local community Marcela also holds arts and crafts markets on the villa’s premises and Vila Podvin is at the forefront of Taste Radol’ca a yearly food festival celebrating local and sustainable gastronomy during which all menus are set at the same affordable price of 20 euros As the second lockdown due to Covid-19 recently hit Slovenia Uroš Štefelin decided to start delivering his one-Michelin star lunch menus directly to the homes of its clientele - a smart way to support Vila Podvin’s employees and local suppliers he will also hold his culinary school for children online Chef Uroš’s cuisine is a real homage to Slovenian culinary traditions yet generous household customs of Slovenian farmers his dishes celebrate local ingredients with impeccable modern technique « I want to preserve the taste of the food I ate as a child But those traditional flavors need to be balanced today I cook the dishes my grandma used to prepare yet I believe that it is creative and healthy to use whatever foreign ingredients inspire me » and simply loved the smells that swirled from the kitchen « Learning at the school for hospitality and working for big establishments makes you wonder why you chose this path But after that - when you start cooking your own dishes - you stop doubting I cook from the bottom of my heart and I try to translate my feelings onto the plate apple purée or Sauerkraut with tepka pears (an ancient local pear) Chef Uroš’s dishes know how to make you feel at home yet with an unmistakably creative and bold twist of high-gastronomy « My Michelin star goes to Slovenian cuisine While Chef Uroš is mostly influenced by local traditions » This team-based attitude is reflected in the way Marcela and Chef Uroš treat everyone at Vila Podvin « We believe in fair wages and proper rest » « everybody works far too much in the food industry we might all be able to work less in a few years « When we started the hotel and restaurant « but we always paid our suppliers on time You should never let down the people who work with you MICHELIN Guide Slovenia : full list of awarded restaurants here Pictures : Aaron Chervenak (Hero Image : Uroš Štefelin ; Photo 1 : Marcela Klofutar ; Photo 2 : Vila Podvin ; Photo 3 : Vila Podvin) in that area dotted with castles and devoted to spa treatments which lies in the northeast and borders Austria Who knew brisket and biscuits could be so good Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite in Tallinn or making a day of it on Muhu Island the Michelin Inspectors have got you covered when it comes to great value and enjoyable places to eat Discover which dishes our MICHELIN inspectors loved in this year’s selection From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare When you want to dress up and enjoy a night out on the town Spend the May bank holiday weekends relaxing in the best London parks followed by top-notch cuisine at MICHELIN Guide restaurants – and if you’re visiting from afar As you stroll down the long tree-lined avenue leading to the Baroque Novo Celje palace you know that the dining experience awaiting you will be very special indeed the chef and restaurateur behind MICHELIN-Starred Row on 5 and a whole lot more shares his top London recommendations the latest edition of The MICHELIN Guide France celebrates two new Three-Star restaurants Discover the best of the 2025 Paris restaurant scene and a whole host of new MICHELIN-Star restaurants surrounded by the Fruška Gora hills in the province of Vojvodina and in a region that extends on either side of the River Danube is a very special place that has a focus on food and wine The MICHELIN Guide Czechia will expand beyond Prague to cover the entire country unveiling the best MICHELIN restaurants in Czechia Czechia joins the ranks of Europe's top MICHELIN Guide destinations Stay tuned as we reveal the culinary gems our Inspectors have unearthed From the eight restaurants newly awarded a MICHELIN Star to the brand-new Bib Gourmands discover everything you need to know about The MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2025 Why choose between a luxurious stay and a world-class meal when you can have both These MICHELIN Key hotels in Japan and Thailand are home to MICHELIN-Starred restaurants offering the perfect blend of impeccable hospitality and cuisine A MICHELIN Guide Inspector delves into every detail of their visit to the brilliant OMA in Borough Market Our Inspectors pull back the curtain on what makes this plant-based restaurant such a special dining experience Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels Trained at the same school for hospitality, Marcela Klofutar and Uro\u0161 \u0160tefelin decided to join forces at Vila Podvin a charming hotel and restaurant located north of the village of Mo\u0161nje are now host to a one Michelin star kitchen operated by Chef Uro\u0161 \u00ab I\u2019m the mind of the establishment All of the stoneware used at Vila Podvin\u2019s restaurant is handmade by the members of the Radovljica Centre for Training Marcela also holds arts and crafts markets on the villa\u2019s premises and Vila Podvin is at the forefront of Taste Radol\u2019ca Uro\u0161 \u0160tefelin decided to start delivering his one-Michelin star lunch menus directly to the homes of its clientele - a smart way to support Vila Podvin\u2019s employees and local suppliers Chef Uro\u0161\u2019s cuisine is a real homage to Slovenian culinary traditions \u00ab I want to preserve the taste of the food I ate as a child yet I believe that it is creative and healthy to use whatever foreign ingredients inspire me \u00bb \u00ab Learning at the school for hospitality and working for big establishments makes you wonder why you chose this path apple pur\u00e9e or Sauerkraut with tepka pears (an ancient local pear) Chef Uro\u0161\u2019s dishes know how to make you feel at home \u00ab My Michelin star goes to Slovenian cuisine While Chef Uro\u0161 is mostly influenced by local traditions We think from the guests\u2019 perspective \u00bb This team-based attitude is reflected in the way Marcela and Chef Uro\u0161 treat everyone at Vila Podvin \u00ab We believe in fair wages and proper rest \u00bb \u00ab everybody works far too much in the food industry \u00ab When we started the hotel and restaurant Marcela and I were completely broke \u00bb \u00ab but we always paid our suppliers on time MICHELIN Guide Slovenia : full list of awarded restaurants here Pictures : Aaron Chervenak (Hero Image : Uro\u0161 \u0160tefelin ; Photo 1 : Marcela Klofutar ; Photo 2 : Vila Podvin ; Photo 3 : Vila Podvin) Slovenian bakers have been transforming honey-infused dough into beautiful cookies known as lect for centuries Those who descend the steps to a basement bakery in the town of Radovljica can learn all about this tradition⁠—and sample more than a few treats⁠—at the Lečtarski Museum and Workshop.  Located in a building that's been selling lect since 1766 the bakery operates as a living museum where visitors can witness the traditional craft of lectarstvo use tin and wooden molds to shape the dough into everything from animals and houses to people and bells is a heart that's dyed red and decorated with frosting flowers and a white trim Though the cookies are most often compared to gingerbread, their primary flavor is local honey. In addition to baking lect, the region also has a long history of beekeeping. Those who want to learn more about this other local craft can take their cookies to-go as they walk a few doors down to the town's Museum of Apiculture The owner of the bakery also runs an adjacent restaurant with regional food and an inn This bakery and museum offers tours of the tastes and mythology of Aachen's signature spice biscuit—just don't ask for the recipe A tea party concludes each visit to this Russian spice cookie sanctum An aromatic exploration of the rich history and flavors of this German town's famous gingerbread A small museum dedicated to the whimsical tool that turns sugar cookies into works of art This entire museum is dedicated to a single smelly delicacy Try an original egg cream at this museum located inside one of the last surviving old-fashioned seltzer factories in America Eat green onion ice cream and other allium-centric treats at this unusual museum Slovenia — Slovenia's beekeepers are smarting from a swelling pain that just won't go away: climate change The small, mountainous nation is home to the largest number of beekeepers per capita in Europe with more than 11,000 beekeepers within its population of just 2 million often crafted by amateur apiculturists as a hobby is such a sacred part of the national identity that it's “like a saint,” according to Petra Bole director of Slovenia’s Museum of Apiculture in the town of Radovljica in Upper Carniola But extreme spring weather caused unprecedented damage to fruit trees and honeybee colonies with companies reporting domestic bees produced as little as 10 percent of their normal output “It was one of the worst years they count in beekeeping,” said Aleša Mižigoj CEO of Slovenia’s main honey and bee product business Medex calling the situation “really very depressing” as the company expects to import more honey from elsewhere than usual the chief bee breeder at the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association added: “This year was really bad for the beekeepers: Almost 80 percent of all beekeepers didn’t have anything from the bees." It's also hurt producers of the many crops that depend on the pollinators for fertilization “Bees are very important in Slovenia for everyone,” said farmer Mari Erjavec whose 2-hectare orchard in the southeastern Dolenjska region relies on the hives of four local beekeepers to cross-pollinate apple trees but said the weather left her “not one apple” this year As the current leader of the rotating Council of the EU presidency, Slovenia has now made it a priority to push for legislation to help mitigate the problems, such as stricter rules for labeling honey to deter fraudsters passing off Chinese honey as coming from Europe. Ljubljana also co-hosted the recent Pollinator Week in the European Parliament to raise awareness of the issues “Slovenia devotes special attention to the topic of pollinators during its presidency of the Council of the EU,” a government spokesperson wrote in an email Growing fears of pollinators' demise are also piling pressure on policymakers in Brussels to speed up the revision of the Commission’s flimsy Pollinator Initiative and finally close out an eight-year standoff over how strictly to protect honeybees from pesticides Bee advocates warn that if the EU doesn't act faster, the decline of pollinators will hurt not only a beloved part of Slovenia's cultural identity but also global food security: A landmark 2016 U.N. report noted that 35 percent of global crop production comes from plants that rely to some extent on pollination “Our children won’t have different types of food “People think it’s nothing to do with them just some political issue about sustainability Beekeeping is deeply rooted in Slovenian culture with traditions that date back to the 18th century still carried on today such as painting satirical and religious allegories on beehives' wooden panels Slovenians revere their indigenous honeybee and any rival Italian bees must be eradicated Bole suggested the country might love bees so much because they demonstrate a high level of industriousness — a characteristic Slovenians value highly So it's no surprise that the country has been at the forefront of a push at the EU level for stricter controls on bee-harming pesticides it became the first EU country to bring in a ban on neonicotinoid insecticides — seven years before the EU passed its own bloc-wide ban because of the chemicals’ threat to pollinators like honeybees Ljubljana also drove the campaign to hold an annual World Bee Day on May 20 at the United Nations Ljubljana is set to pass legislation to compensate beekeepers for this year’s poor harvest to the tune of nearly €1.3 million A lot of discussions on how to save pollinators has focused on banning or restricting pesticide use, but Slovenian officials say that hasn't been the main issue of late: Igor Horvat from the agriculture ministry told a panel during EU Pollinator Week that climate change has been the main cause of problems with the honey crop this year Some farmers and agriculture businesses say they'll actually need pesticides more in the future due to the pests climate change will bring In April, temperatures in Slovenia reached historic lows while intense showers in May depleted bees’ sources of nectar and then confined them to their hives obliging beekeepers to keep each colony alive artificially with 10 kilos of sugar Farmers in Slovenia have had to use expensive and unconventional methods to protect against such weather events for example by covering apple orchards — like the industrial-sized ones at leading fruit exporter Evrosad in the east of the country — with huge nets to protect the trees from devastating hail that now arrives twice a year Evrosad has also deployed a 55-hectare anti-frost irrigation system to cocoon the buds in ice before temperatures plunge below zero a Slovenian MEP from the European People’s Party group sells the apples from his own farm to Evrosad but said that frosts in four of the last five years have been making things tough as there will be only about 10 tons of apples in our 2.90-hectare orchard last year's record year produced 210 tons of apples," his assistant wrote to POLITICO on his behalf Beekeepers in honey-producing powerhouses France and Italy have also suffered a catastrophic year underlining just how severely climate change and other factors are threatening pollinators A look eastward to China, where in some parts farmers are now pollinating fruit crops by hand rather than relying on insects An EU official said during Pollinator Week that countries will be "expected" to demonstrate how they plan to protect pollinators when they send Brussels their plans for implementing the 2023-2027 Common Agricultural Policy this year The Commission is also considering bringing in a binding nature protection law for pollinators under its Biodiversity Strategy Honeybees are only one species, but there are some 10,000 wild pollinators in Europe, like solitary bees and hoverflies. There is no beekeeper to feed sugar to these species, which are left to compete with the managed honeybee populations for resources that are being made scarcer due to climate change.  “Farmers have increased the number of hives in order to maintain an economic level and to survive,” said Diego Pagani, president of Italian beekeepers’ cooperative CONAPI, at an EU Pollinator Week event “We need an agriculture policy that places pollinators at the very core of it," Pagani added Want more analysis from POLITICO? POLITICO Pro is our premium intelligence service for professionals. From financial services to trade, technology, cybersecurity and more, Pro delivers real time intelligence, deep insight and breaking scoops you need to keep one step ahead. Email [email protected] to request a complimentary trial ‘Confidential’ document details concerted plan to woo Manfred Weber’s EPP back to center ground The Commission president is further centralizing the EU executive in her second term Staatliche Museen zu Berlin held as part of the 2023 Slovenian Cultural Days the 19th European Culture Days at the Museum Europäischer Kulturen (MEK) showcases both the traditions of Slovenian beekeeping and innovations in the fields of urban beekeeping and sustainable design The verdant country of Slovenia is one of the most heavily forested countries in Europe with a rich diversity of flora from the Adrian Sea to the Alps – making it a true paradise for bees Slovenia helped to establish 20 May as World Bee Day Did you know that Slovenia has the highest density of beekeepers in the world Slovenian beekeeping and honey products are part of the national culture sustainable resource use and are an example of human beings living in harmony with nature But long droughts and the use of insecticides in agriculture are threatening the health of the ecosystem The exhibition will be accompanied by a jam-packed The Slovenian Cultural Days are taking place in collaboration with the Embassy of Slovenia in Berlin the Slovenian Cultural Information Centre Berlin (SKICA Berlin) the Slovenian Tourist Board and the Slovenski etnografski muzej and the Čebelarski muzej Radovljica A special exhibition by the Museum Europäischer Kulturen Get Away to the (Museum) Island! A Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Summer Programme Beginning on 13 July 2023 Domäne DahlemServiceStrollers and wheelchairs can be borrowed from the ticket desk AccessWheelchair users can access the exhibition via two ramps All audiovisual media have subtitles in German and English Sun 11:00 - 18:00Mon closedTue closedWed 10:00 - 17:00Thu 10:00 - 17:00Fri 10:00 - 17:00Sat 11:00 - 18:00 Annual membership Staatliche Museen zu Berlin from just 25,00 EURAnnual Passes for the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin Tel 030 - 266 42 42 42 (Mon - Fri, 9 am - 4 pm)Questions | Bookings | Feedback Press release The institution of the papacy is more important than who wields its power Friends and readers have asked me who I want to be the next guy and I’ve responded—artlessly and without any guile—that I have no ’druthers With a self-referentiality of which the late pontiff almost certainly would have disapproved, I can say by way of explanation nearly what I said in a little book some four years ago (in what the Italians call tempi non sospetti literally: “non-suspect times”): The institution of the papacy is more important than who wields its power indeed until fairly well into the last century most people couldn’t have told you what the pope’s name was Among those who could have told you his name few cared beyond their official capacities the office of the papacy has seen crafty fellows and clumsy go-getting reformers and shiftless ciphers There have been brilliant men of refined learning and there have been fellows barely able to use—let alone understand—table cutlery has always been more important than the officeholder There is an idea—a pious belief among some devout Catholics and a misconception among many outside the fold (or on the margins of the faith)—according to which Catholics would or should or do believe the Holy Spirit picks the pope It is true that major events are subject to more definite direction by God and a papal election surely qualifies as a major event so there is a special providence at work in any conclave God doesn’t pick the pope—not in anything like the sense too many folks appear to hold—not exactly who became Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 and was the first pope in more than seven hundred years (the first outside the Western schism anyway) to resign the office It is a statement Ratzinger made to Bavarian television in 1997—the year this scribbler moved to Rome by the way—and I’m glad to see it has been making the rounds: I would say that the [Holy] Spirit does not exactly take control of the affair the Spirit’s role should be understood in a much more elastic sense; not that he dictates the candidate for whom one must vote Probably the only assurance he offers is that the thing cannot be totally ruined nuts-and-bolts way: Catholics pray for the cardinal electors precisely because the Holy Spirit doesn’t make the choice for them The cardinal electors’ part is attunement to the promptings of the Holy Spirit but in this they are no different from any baptized Christian on any day of the week or indeed from any human—baptized or no—in any minute of any hour of any day The task the cardinal electors have is quite specific and indeed peculiar, but it is part and parcel of the workaday prophecy to which all the baptized in every state of life are called, and that requires the exercise of wit. As I put it in a piece for another outfit not too terribly long ago: Prophets are not the guys who can predict the future so much as they are the guys who see clearly and speak trenchantly about what’s happening right now I recall a turn I did on John Allen’s radio show many years ago and talking about the practice of thinking out loud about the papal succession while the office is still occupied since these are fellows who will play a major role in the conclave and in whatever is coming I recall how we agreed that talking about the succession is necessary but thinking one can pick a winner is silly I can’t precisely recall when the conversation took place but it must have been when Marc Ouellet was still cardinal prefect of what was then styled the Congregation for Bishops and something must have occasioned the conversation topic when Francis skipped the New Year’s Eve Te Deum and Mass of New Year’s Day if the season ended today …,” and picked Ouellet as the guy the red hats would choose I couched the pick in a comically copious qualification “If you’d like,” I sheepishly offered at the end of my answer (ipsissima voce) “I can maybe tack on a couple more caveats.” though I will go out on a limb to say Ouellet is not a likely candidate this time around the best advice to anyone and everyone who isn’t in the room this time or any time a pope is to be chosen comes from St If you value the news and views Catholic World Report provides, please consider donating to support our efforts Your contribution will help us continue to make CWR available to all readers worldwide for free Click here for more information on donating to CWR. Click here to sign up for our newsletter Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival God’s most sincere desire is that all men come unto Him so shouldn’t we pray for the same that the flock is not scattered to the wilderness or worse led into the wilderness conforming to the world The question is always in whose best interest will the next Pope serve between conforming the world to God or conforming god to their World I pray for a pope who likes to nap during plane rides The Pope can nap while his Cardinals and other Curial officials read from Sacred Scripture or the Enchiridion Symbolorum et Definitionum while the reporters are fed bonbons we pray that the Cardinals will obey the Holy Spirit and give us an indisputably Holy Father a willing Pope who acts as more than the sovereign Bishop of Rome and is crystal clear in his fidelity to Sacred Scripture and Tradition the AP today will do to highlight the confusion caused by the pontificate of Franciscus: “While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the church continue in his image.” the AP is not sure that the Cardinals appointed by Franciscus will want the papacy to be in the image of Franciscus the AP thinks that it’s possible after Franciscus that some of his Cardinals might want to see the Church continue in the image of Someone else (Remember old Giovanni in Roman Holiday when the reporter Joe asked him if he wanted to make some money for guarding access to the Princess? See minute 41:10;) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x905700 I wouldn’t take the APs word on anything https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2025/04/27/faith-and-the-papacy/ All comments posted at Catholic World Report are moderated While vigorous debate is welcome and encouraged please note that in the interest of maintaining a civilized and helpful level of discussion comments containing obscene language or personal attacks—or those that are deemed by the editors to be needlessly combative or inflammatory—will not be published Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The auxiliary bishop of Astana (Kazakhstan), Bishop Athanasius Schneider, was among the organizers of the CISP (International Coordination Summorum Pontifcum) pilgrimage that brought a thousand traditional-minded Catholics from around the world to Rome the weekend […] You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/ Sign up to receive a weekly email with news (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[3]='MMERGE3';ftypes[3]='text';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[4]='MMERGE4';ftypes[4]='text';fnames[5]='MMERGE5';ftypes[5]='text';fnames[6]='MMERGE6';ftypes[6]='number';fnames[7]='MMERGE7';ftypes[7]='radio';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); LLM travel writer Plamena Manolova heads to Bohinj and Radovljica in Slovenia to discover its abundance of natural beauty I have hardly stopped talking about the country and its undiscovered beauty Perhaps a little overlooked by many tourists until recently Slovenia has been hiding its scenic nature away from the eyes of the many the country has been slowly gaining popularity inspiring travellers with its crystal-clear lakes warm hospitality and abundance of wholesome activities attracting hikers This small nation of just over two million citizens invites its visitors not only with its green nature and Alpine location Until 1990 what is today Slovenia was a region in the former Yugoslavia which consisted of a mix of cultures from the neighbouring regions (now independent countries) Having shared heritage with so many nations has meant that the country’s regions still carry very different traditions and even linguistic differences from one another many people only visit a small part of Slovenia around its capital Ljubljana and the renowned Lake Bled the lake is not the only one that is worth visit The region of the Julian Alps and lake Bohinj are very strong contenders for your next visit The area of Bohinj is situated in the valley of the Julian Alps and the Mount Triglav Coming to Bohinj feels a little like stepping back in time; there is a certain stillness in the air The lake sits calmly on the bottom of the mountain reflecting every movement in its crystal waters The little houses across the hills are cosily tucked together so that the locals can preserve any land that is good for farming and therefore built houses neatly together on the hills to not take up too much space was the part of the world that God saved for his retirement But when he was handing out land to the different nations There are many things you can do in the region that will make you feel more connected to the surroundings with more than 300km of marked hiking trails; kayaking or swimming through the peaceful waters of Lake Bohinj; cycling the Julian trail in the summer; to heading up to Vogel Mount for skiing in the winter A personal favourite was an activity which is a less physically demanding yet an equally rewarding experience – engaging in forest therapy. Forest therapy is referred to as a type of wellness tourism which involves spending time in nature and performing meditation such as breath work Slovenia is the first and only country in Europe to have an accredited programme teaching forest therapy which benefits both mental and physical health Experiences such as forest bathing are now offered to tourists through certified consultants who specialise as forest therapy guides The experience includes a guided walk through the scenic Poklijuka Forest to a private location where you are guided through various meditation exercises such as breath work meditation as well as ‘bathing’ in the sounds of instrumental music Due to the high atmospheric pressure caused by the high altitude of the Poklijuka forest in Bohinj Bohinj has become a prime spot for all things forest therapy There really is nothing quite as stunning as a sea of wild flowers blushing in multicolour The local guides here will tell you that because of the locals’ stubbornness and their refusal to cut the grass early on in spring the region is blessed with fields of wildflowers which are in full bloom from early spring until late summer which focuses so much on its residents’ mental and physical health offers cuisine that is focused on local produce and family recipes As the local Lake Bohinj is the largest glacial lake in Slovenia, it means that it is home to some of the local delicacies – the lake trout. The fish is part of many must-try dishes. Another culinary delight of the region is kobariški štruklji (which are sweet dumplings with walnuts and raisins and can be found in the Soča Valley Bohinj offers various types of accommodation for its visitors, and the alpine-style Hotel Bohinj is the perfect refuge after a long day of forest activities The design of the hotel is aligned with the peacefulness of the region featuring natural materials but its main highlight is the view of Mount Triglav reflected in the beautiful Lake Bohinj You can indulge in relaxation at the spa and enjoy the cryotherapy to rejuvenate your skin or breathe in the iodine of the salt rooms to give your lungs extra energy for hiking If you have an extra day to spend in Slovenia or even a late afternoon flight to catch you should make a short detour to the town of Radovljica which is situated just 20 minutes’ drive from the airport The town is famed for two things – its locally-produced honey and its chocolate The old town of Radovljica is entirely dedicated to its sweet spots here you’ll find local guides who will greet you in their noticeable hats You will be taken on a chocolate experience where you can make your own chocolate and taste it while also learning about the history of the cocoa bean and its connection to the Slovenian town the town hosts its annual Chocolate Festival attracting chocolate lovers from all over the world Radovljica is also home to one of the finest Slovenian Michelin star restaurants, Hiša Linhart where you can immerse in the local spirit with local dishes with a chocolate twist This trip was hosted by the Slovenian Tourism Board, Bohinj Tourism Board, and Julian Alps Rooms at Hotel Bohinj start at £155 (€180) per night for double occupancy. For more information or bookings visit, hotelbohinj.si The Julian Alps Trail Run by UTMB is Slovenia’s biggest trail race event and features a range of races from 10km to 120km the event is part of the UTMB World Series giving competitors the opportunity to secure UTMB Running Stones Here is our guide to learning about this UTMB World Series event following it live or even taking part.  The 120km Ultra Trail race involves 5,000 metres of ascent and is worth four UTMB running stones where the challenge really begins which takes runners above Podbrdo and Črna prst towards Soriška planina.  including Slovenia’s highest mountain Triglav will spur on the runners as they make their way through the tricky course The route continues across the ridge towards Ratitovec before descending to Jelovica and Babji zob.   before an ascent towards the highest peak Stol which offers stunning views of Julian Alps before heading across the ridge to Golica and Dovška baba From there athletes face a downhill trek to Mojstrana before a further climbs aims to break the spirit of the runners.  Climbing in Gozd Martuljek then going towards Srednji vrh it is all downhill to the finish in Kranjska Gora.  The 80km Ultra Sky Trail race features 3,500 metres of ascent and is worth three running stones The race begins in Radovljica along Sava river before climbing towards the Jelovica plateau A trek through the forests on the way to Babji Zob follows before a trip around Lake Bled The biggest climb of the race awaits after Lake Blef – involving 1700 meters of elevation gain from Žirovnica towards Stol – one of the most stunning Slovenian mountain ridges Hruški vrh and towards Dovška baba – almost 30km of incredible trails right at the top of the ridge with 2,700 metres of ascent is worth two UTMB Running Stones the route also ascends the peak of Stol before following the remainder of the 100km and 170km routes along the stunning ridge and in Kranjska Gora The 120km will begin on Friday September 20 at 21:30 that evening The remaining races will begin on Saturday September 21 The climate of Kranjska Gora is moderately continental and mild or pleasantly warm summers.  Runners were required to complete an online registration form to enter the race with the only requisites being the paying of the registration fee and runners being in ‘good physical shape’ Runners are required to wear and carry certain kit while other items are recommended.   * BIB number must be placed at the front of your body to your t-shirt or a belt * You need to bring your own drinking cup (15 cL minimum) There will be no plastic cups at aid stations so each runner must provide their own. *Additional batteries for your head lamp – you must carry additional batteries or an additional head lamp. * Hooded jacket The jacket must have a hood and must be waterproof. * Basic first aid kit which must have at least one or two gauzes one elastic bandage and a packet of plasters. * Long trousers or leggings which fully cover your skin. * Additional warm middle layer At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Slovenia the Presidents of neighbouring countries attended a joint meeting in Slovenia marking the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s membership of the European Union Croatia and Hungary were accompanied by their spouses who participated in a special accompanying programme in Radovljica and at the Brdo Estate hosted by the Spouse of the President of the Republic of Slovenia Ms Sanja Musić Milanović and Ms Zsuzsanna Nagy first visited a spot in Radovljica affording a view of Mount Triglav on clear days Dr Musar and his guests then went on a guided tour of the Museum of Apiculture with Director Dr Petra Bole exploring the rich beekeeping tradition in Slovenia The museum’s most prized possession is an extensive collection of beehive panels each guest received one of these as a gift The tour was followed by a walk through the old town of Radovljica to the Lectar Museum which presents the 500-year-old tradition of honey biscuit making Croatia and Hungary tested their skills in baking these typical Slovenian products they continued the programme with a visit to the town’s boutique chocolate shop The group was greeted by shop owner Nataša Mikelj who showed them how the famous Radovljica chocolate is made and offered them the chance to sample it the distinguished guests and their host concluded the programme in Brdo pri Kranju visiting part of the closed area of Brdo Park Beekeeping has thus become part of a rich and diverse intangible cultural heritage uniting countries from across the world in respect for the achievements of past generations and inspiring the creativity of modern expressions and social practices The recognition of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation is also a thank you to all beekeepers preserving the tradition with their way of life passing their knowledge and skills from generation to generation and maintaining the sensitive ecological balance and sustainable development through their love of nature and bees The guests were addressed by Dr Kozma Ahačič Head of the Fran Ramovš Institute of the Slovenian Language at the Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts and heard about the importance of beekeeping for Slovenian culture from Dr Petra Bole Director of the Radovljica Municipality Museums Director-General of the Cultural Heritage Directorate who presented the international context behind the recognition of the beekeeping heritage The cultural programme featured the Male Chamber Choir of the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association the pupils of the Radovljica Music School and banner carriers of beekeeping societies The event was organised by the Radovljica Municipality Museums and the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture beekeeping is a way of life for many individuals families and communities that harvest bee products for food and traditional medicine and use their knowledge and skills to care for bees and the environment The only subspecies in Slovenia is the Carniolan grey bee Beekeepers tend approximately 200,000 bee colonies and ensure the responsible preservation of the bee’s valued characteristics: fertility excellent orientation and resistance to weather conditions Bees are bred mostly in wooden apiaries in the vicinity of beekeepers’ homes Communities show a loving and respectful attitude to bees skills and practices have developed through a hundred-year tradition passed down from generation to generation friends and bearers of the symbolic virtues of cleverness and economy expand their knowledge and skills through constant exploration The importance of beekeeping in Slovenia is reflected in its rich terminology literary and folklore texts (printed material recorded from the 18th century onwards spreading knowledge through prose art (typical religious and secular motifs on beehives) and architecture (the building of traditional apiaries) Intangible cultural heritage recreates and brings to life fundamental human values and archetypes in the form of practices and rituals Beekeeping therefore symbolises care for the community reminds us of the sensitive balance between culture and nature and the embeddedness of human existence in the cycle of natural events beekeeping was deeply rooted in Slovenian life as demonstrated by both scientific and popular texts and a rich literature featuring bee motifs The metaphoric language of bees has also found its place outside the world of poetry Many proverbs about bees and honey attest to a closely intertwined conceptual world of Slovenian people with the bees It is our duty to celebrate this rich linguistic heritage recognise its due value and create the conditions for its continued fruitful development The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage was adopted in 2003 with a view to protecting evaluating and raising awareness of intangible cultural heritage at the local Intangible cultural heritage refers to customs rituals and practices that are a part of the lives and identities of individuals and wider communities and are passed down from generation to generation The Ministry of Culture will mark the 20th anniversary of the Convention with a series of events in cooperation with relevant actors This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Events marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage are an opportunity to recognise and promote intangible cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation and expressed in a variety of forms that are important to communities and their cultural identity activities and campaigns are taking place under the auspices of UNESCO resilience and knowledge – and call upon governments relevant actors and everyone with an appreciation for intangible heritage to help protect this living heritage Link to dedicated UNESCO website Slovenian intangible heritage is an important element of community cohesion bringing people together in respect for the achievements of past generations inspiring the creativity of modern expressions and practices and enriching Slovenian society This is also proven by the 113 units and 330 holders entered in the Slovenian Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the recognition of Slovenian intangible heritage in the world with six units on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: the Škofja Loka passion play beekeeping in Slovenia and the Lipizzan horse breading traditions A decision is also pending on midwifery as part of a multinational nomination led by Germany (to be reached this December) Events marking the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage are linked with the European Year of Skills which promotes the lifelong learning of skills in demand in the context of the green and digital transitions while contributing to sustainable growth and increasing innovation and the competitive strength of businesses The Ministry actively supports the activities of the holders of Slovenian intangible cultural heritage The nomination extension procedure was successfully completed with the submission of a multinational dossier on dry stone walling to the Secretary of the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Ministry participated in the exhibition opening of the new Passion Play production and costume design as part of the Days of the Škofja Loka Passion Play (5 March–22 April 2023) followed by the ceremony to award the UNESCO certificates to the holders of the intangible cultural heritage of the Lipizzan horse breading traditions at the end of May Did you find the information you were looking for Do you want to receive a response from the responsible institution Clicking on the link will open your default e-mail program and automatically draft a message that you can send to the institution responsible for the content of this website ask for a reply Expert talk with guests from Slovenia and Germany Slovenian beekeeping culture has been included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage since December 2022 This was decided by the intergovernmental committee at its meeting in Morocco's capital Rabat Intangible cultural heritage includes craft traditions linguistic expressions and knowledge of nature The aim of the UNESCO list is to preserve and develop living traditions it has supplemented the UNESCO World Heritage List for cultural and natural sites Beekeeping in Slovenia has a centuries-old history and traditional expressions that need to be protected and preserved Slovenia now has six entries on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List But how did Slovenian beekeeping become an intangible cultural heritage Representatives of the applicant institutions will talk about the long road from application to official recognition director of the Čebelarski muzej Radovljica (Radovljica Beekeeping Museum) and Barbara Sosič curator of agriculture and transport at the Slovenski etnografski muzej The panel will be complemented by a perspective from Germany: Sabine Bergmann is a beekeeper from North Rhine-Westphalia She is campaigning to have beekeeping in Germany included in the Federal Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage Helmut Groschwitz from the Bavarian Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory and Research Center at the Institute of Folklore of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences This event will be held in English and German “Very few know the biblical foundation for the office of pope,” says Stephen K co-author of The Papacy: What the Pope Does and Why It Matters “or the manner in which a pope is elected Can he ever be challenged or corrected?” His new book, co-authored with Rev R. Dennis Walters, is The Papacy: What the Pope Does and Why It Matters (Ignatius which both describes the Pope’s unique role as leader and teacher and addresses common misconceptions and objections to the papacy and other important aspects of an often misunderstood and misrepresented office Ray recently corresponded with CWR about the book CWR: When you were a Baptist and looking at the Catholic Church from the outside That particular book is still on my office shelves today My father’s passionate Baptist views of Bible and Christianity had a huge impact on my early years If he said the Pope was the anti-christ and that Catholics worshipped the Pope instead of Christ I didn’t know any better and I didn’t know any Catholics As I grew older and experienced more of the wide world and other Christian groups I continued to view Catholicism as a “man-made institution” invented by clever men who twisted Scripture to manipulate gullible people who had never read the Bible for themselves I wondered: Why would freedom-loving people in America want to let some old man in Rome tell them what to believe and what to do Why subject ourselves again to a foreign leader named “the Pope” who intended to encroach in every area of our lives We had the Bible and the “Bible alone” and that was enough for us CWR: What were some key arguments or facts that changed your views And how do they inform this particular book Ray: Having no interest in the Catholic Church other than to convert naive Catholics to real several things converged on us at the same time we began to question our basic Protestant beliefs Our journey to understand the papacy and the fuller Catholic belief began not with seeing anything positive about Catholicism; rather it began with our disillusionment with our Evangelical Protestantism The whole issue of authority was one of those problems we had a “good Evangelical” friend suddenly convert to Catholicism—and it shocked us In response I started reading the Fathers of the Church in an effort to prove to him that he had made a big mistake; the early Christians were Protestants in their belief The early Christians held to the same doctrines and authority structure that is practiced by the Catholic Church today it was in a sapling phase that would eventually become the full blown tree but organically it was the same thing taught in the Catechism today Multiple denominations with no common bond or authority also disillusioned us God could not have meant his “church” to be divided and bickering among thousands of competing theologies and denominations Wouldn’t he have provided some kind of shepherd or something similar to keep unity and focus After looking at the Bible with new eyes I began to understand typology and the continuity between the two testaments not only in the salvation story but also the way God organized and structured his covenant people The papacy was emerging not only as a good way to do so and one that reflected God’s dealing with the Old Testament community but also the structure that emerged in the New Testament and through the growth of the Church CWR: Do you find that some Catholics have flawed understandings of the nature of the papacy quite a few Catholics seem to have as many misconceptions as Protestants—but of a different sort Ask your average Catholic what “infallibility” means and you will get as many suggestions as you do facial expressions answer to a puzzled face and garbled speech A few Catholics will provide a lucid and correct answer Very few know the biblical foundation for the office of pope We thought it a good idea to provide a comprehensive “job description” of the pope one shop” place to get the basic A to Z of the papacy is this book meant to inform Catholics for the most part or is it written with non-Catholics in mind Ray: Confusion and ignorance of the papacy is not relegated to the Protestant and secular worlds alone Other major religions and ideologies also suffer a serious lack of understanding and the book was primarily written for them Ignorance is a brutal task master and such lack of truth and understanding rapidly perpetuates itself in a web of confusion and spreading cloud of ignorance clarity and evidence help blow away the confusing cloud and liberates minds that are enslaved to error and ignorance My wife and I currently have fifteen grandchildren I want my own family to have a clear understanding of the biblical basis the historical development and essential nature of the Church and its authoritative structure I want them to be Catholic into the next generations Faith and truth is not easy to pass on to the coming generations but clear thinking and good books are certainly positive steps and important guides CWR: Did you write this book to address concerns about the current pontificate Ray: It seems clear to everyone—whether they are cheerleaders for Pope Francis or those of us who are watching and praying with some serious concerns—that things are not as we’d like them to be Popes are to be a uniting and clarifying force in the Church but what we sometimes see today tends to be quite the opposite does not address Pope Francis or any pope in particular It is more to provide a “job description” by which any pope current past or future can be judged as to the success of their pontificate When we have a clear outline of what the pope should do and why it matters then we can ascertain a particular papacy on more than just emotion We can be much more objective in our evaluation It also assists us in our prayers and actions this book is not specifically to address current problems with the Vatican and Pope Francis No pope is perfect but this book gives the explanation of the job description and then each person can evaluate how well any particular pope lives up to that CWR: Can Catholics offer criticism of a pope Ray: It is a misconception that if someone disagrees with a pope they are a heretic or schismatic It is also a failure to understand the correct conception of infallibility as though the pope cannot say anything wrong and we are obligated to believe and obey everything he says or writes Before we discuss the issue of criticizing or disagreeing with pope we need to remember that the office of Peter is an institution established by Jesus Christ himself whom he is appointing as the Royal Steward of his Kingdom that Peter is the rock on which the Church will be built—meaning not only the appointment of a man Every king in Israel had a royal steward who carried the keys of the kingdom to administer the kingdom as a delegated representative of the king himself Understood with a clear knowledge of the Old Testament we see Jesus as the king delegating his keys to his royal steward we are to hold the papacy in the highest regard We are to have an attitude of deference and obedience But such a loyalty to the office of the pope does not mean that we abandon our intelligence and knowledge of the truth If we see a pope contradict the clear teaching of the Church or to lead pastorally in the wrong direction it does not mean we follow along blindly as with a Pied Piper We are to always give deference to his words and actions with an effort to see and understand them in a positive way but if that becomes impossible then respectably disagreeing is not a sin In this book we address this issue by referencing Scripture Even though he respects Peter’s office and refers to Peter several times as Cephas (“the Rock”) he still does not consider it improper to criticize Peter “But when Cephas came to Antioch I opposed him to his face St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas pick up on this passage and reaffirm that under certain circumstances it not only acceptable but necessary to speak out. St. Catherine of Sienna, for example, confronted the pope. As I stated in Upon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church A classic example of this occurred when Catherine of Siena (c 1347–1380) severely reproved Pope Gregory XI and ultimately persuaded him to return the Papacy from Avignon to Rome and soon had a conference with Pope Gregory a little sweetened with expressions of her perfect Christian deference’ ” (Alban Butler Herbert Thurston and Donald Attwater [Allen Can anyone imagine a fourteenth-century woman reproving the Pope especially with an “intolerably dictatorial tone” but she was declared a Doctor of the Church So much for the Pope’s insulation from reproof and criticism Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI also commented on the acceptability of the faithful to critique the pope in certain instances One thing that should be remembered is that the Church also has bishops and it would certainly be correct for bishops to act with an attitude of collegiality toward the pope and to honestly discuss matters of difficulty with him without fear of reprisal and with respect for all Lay people can also disagree but it should be done with the utmost respect and bathed in prayer the pope is not beyond criticism—and because of that fact and the confusion surrounding that issue I felt it was essential to add a section on this exact topic considering the situation we find ourselves in today CWR: What do you hope readers will gain most from this book Ray: My hope is the people will love the Church Jesus started and continues to build the pope is simply the successor of Peter the Royal Steward those who serve well and those who have served poorly But they come and go and the Church marches on with Jesus as head Ignorance of history and truth is a dangerous thing Clarity of truth and knowledge of the the facts is liberating May all who read this book come away with a deep love for Jesus his Church and the office of the papacy which has served us so well for two thousand year May it give us hope and confidence for our future court orders 11 names permanently redacted from grand jury report Survey asks women what they needed instead of abortion Readings: • Is 2:1-5 • Ps 122: 1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 • Rom 13:11-14 • Mt 24:37-44 Advent is apocalyptic. Perhaps you’ve never thought of it in that way. But today’s readings are revealing. […] Pope Francis made history on Thursday, when he added to the Roman Martyrology the names of twenty-one Coptic Christians martyred in Libya in 2015, giving them a date on the Roman calendar of saints and […] Orlando, Fla., Jul 4, 2017 / 11:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The way we evangelize should grab the world by the shoulders and shake it out of its apathy, Bishop Robert Baron told a crowd of […] Saint Catherine of Siena is a prime example of not simply the justification but the obligation to repudiate a Pontiff’s errors Respect of the Office requires correction withholding based on exaggerated propriety is a disservice Saint Robert Bellarmine held that position Stephen Ray exemplifies the providence of converts entering the Church with theological Church history knowledge and with conviction If ever the Catholic Church required the influx of ‘converts’ [better understood as newly arrived committed Catholic Christians] it is precisely at this time during this pontificate evident in the personnel manning Catholic websites writing books defending the faith they cherish much to the benefit of the rest of us This book is now officially on my to get list for Christmas We must make sure everyone understands that no Pope or council can change God’s words and teaching They are unchanging until the end of time We knew same-sex marriage was coming, and Obergefell v. Hodges made it a legal reality. What’s unreal is the sweeping majority opinion, a farcical tour-de-force rooted in the risible rhetoric of tolerance and diversity. As […] the largest chocolate in the world will be on display in Radovljica which was prepared over a week in the Cukrček Chocolate Factory It will consist of as many as 28 thousand pieces of milk chocolate After measuring the world record for the world's largest chocolate for the Guinness Book of Records you will be able to bite into a (chocolate) piece of history at the Chocolate Festival in Radovljica yourself Starting today, Slovenia will be richer for the new year Guinness record. In Radovljica, he is waiting for the gauges (for now unofficially) the biggest chocolate in the world. It will be 14 meters long and 10 meters wide and assembled from 28 thousand pieces, which were previously prepared by five confectioners for more than 300 hours Cukrček chocolate bars and they used one and a half ton of chocolate (1450 kilograms) for it READ MORE: Chocolate Festival 2016: Radovljica is the capital of chocolate for the fifth time From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers about the latest in lifestyle From year 2023 we offer content in major global languages From 2004 we research urban trends and inform our community of followers daily about the latest in lifestyle style and products that inspire with passion we offer content in major global languages This year’s event will be enlivened by appearances from a variety of musical and discussions on the theme of emigration and the diaspora This time Radovljica will host the main part of the traditional event on Saturday The organisers have prepared a rich and varied programme at several locations around the town The Slovenian visitors from abroad will enjoy a number of different cultural events on the main stage in Grajski Park Approximately half a million Slovenian and people of Slovenian background who still identify as such live outside Slovenia This represents around a fifth of the world’s total ethnic Slovenian population The largest Slovenian community in a neighbouring country is in Italy where around 80,000 people identify as ethnic Slovenian There are around 5,000 ethnic Slovenians in Hungary and 10,000 in Croatia according to official figures although the gov.si portal estimates that the true figure could be significantly higher Slovenians have found new homes in numerous other European countries Slovenians also have a lively and active presence in all the other former Yugoslav republics the largest Slovenian community in a different continent is in the USA where around 300,000 people identify as being of Slovenian background There are also large Slovenian communities in Canada ask for a reply The MICHELIN Guide continues the trip through Slovenia to discover its chefs and their tasteful cuisine Following the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in September 2024 we take a closer look at Hiša Linhart in Radovljica At Hiša Linhart in Radovljica in the north-west of the country chef Uroš Štefelin uses modern ideas and techniques to take traditional Slovenian cuisine to a higher level His cuisine is enhanced using local ingredients grown either in his own kitchen garden or sourced from neighbouring farms all of which play a starring role in creative dishes that reinterpret traditional Gorenjska recipes and are full of flavour and colour Exotic ingredients are banned from his cuisine: “We’re not looking to create a wow effect simple by using unfamiliar flavours,” the chef explains demonstrating how combinations of various Slovenian ingredients can also create different and interesting flavours The road that runs between Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj could be described as the road of the two lakes Situated in a region that looks out at the Julian Alps and is surrounded by green fields these two lakes provide different images of the same land Marko Pavčnik is a renowned Slovenian chef celebrated for his innovative approach to cuisine His culinary journey is beautifully encapsulated in his two distinct establishments: Pavus and LALU Bistro Download our app to carry The MICHELIN Guide in your pocket and book the world’s best restaurants and hotels on the go The fifth edition of The MICHELIN Guide Slovenia demonstrates the exciting evolution of the country's cuisine To discover the green soul of Slovenia you need to go through it Gostilna Krištof is a family-run establishment approximately thirty minutes from Ljubljana in one of the finest examples in the area of a Gostilna (traditional Slovenian restaurant) and its hospitality This you can see on parking your car outside the fine villa housing the restaurant with the green of the arbor cooling the summer outdoor area but also on entering where old family photos peer from the walls are a prelude to a decidedly engaging experience we take a closer look at Gostilna Pri Lojzetu in Vipava Ljubljana has a gourmet soul that extends from its historic centre to the banks of the River Ljubljanica and out to its residential districts Piran and the Korte hinterland all lie just a few kilometres from the sea a land close to the sea and coast that is far from the country’s inland rivers and mountains where beautiful landscapes offer the same gastronomic abundance that characterises Slovenia as a whole Culinary attractions here include fish from the Adriatic and extra-virgin olive oils produced from olive groves influenced by the mild maritime climate One of Slovenia’s characteristic features is its unspoilt natural scenery mountains and rivers that look out to the Adriatic where fisherman work daily to protect a unique ecosystem Situated near the Austrian and Italian borders Milka boasts a superb location overlooking a crystal-clear lake surrounded by mountains The restaurant offers a fine gastronomic synthesis of its region and neighbours all skillfully interpreted and prepared by chef David Žefran By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. At Hi\u0161a Linhart in Radovljica in the north-west of the country chef Uro\u0161 \u0160tefelin uses modern ideas and techniques to take traditional Slovenian cuisine to a higher level Exotic ingredients are banned from his cuisine: \u201cWe\u2019re not looking to create a wow effect simple by using unfamiliar flavours,\u201d the chef explains Perfect coexistence with nature awaits you in these wonderful eco camps in Slovenia Camping is the law, and these are the best eco camps in Slovenia With their commitment to sustainability and emphasis on natural energy sources they will certainly not leave you indifferent Eco River Camp Radovljica is located in a picturesque environment by the river Sava surrounded by beautiful forests and green fields The camp advocates many ecological practices the use of renewable energy sources and the use of natural materials in gardening Visitors can enjoy many activities such as hiking Eco Camp Koren is located next to the picturesque emerald Soča surrounded by high mountains and lush forests Its location alone makes the camp the perfect destination for nature lovers and adventurers It also offers glamping houses and camping with a minimal impact on the environment Visitors can enjoy many outdoor activities as the surroundings are perfect for all lovers of active leisure time Natura Eco Camp is located in the heart of the Julian Alps surrounded by the stunning beauty of mountains and forests The camp offers a perfect refuge for relaxation and nature exploration as it is located right next to the pasture The camp offers unusual accommodation units in the trees Visitors can enjoy many outdoor activities such as hiking Eco Camp is located in unspoiled nature at the foot of the Kamnik-Savinjske Alps It is located in the immediate vicinity of the thermal center of Snovik and also offers an excellent starting point for other outdoor activities The campsite has several pitches for motorhomes and tents Eco Camp Supot is located in the idyllic Istrian landscape This camp offers a unique experience that combines relaxation with environmental conservation It provides sustainable accommodation options such as tents and wooden houses Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities such as local wine tastings which will be even bigger and better this time at which Slovenian (this year also foreign) suppliers of chocolate delicacies gather every year in April On 4. The Chocolate Festival the best domestic and foreign chocolate shops and many other providers of delicious chocolate desserts will be with us they will present themselves in the Radovljiška manor house and on Linhartov trg and due to the exceptional interest and excellent attendance every year the events will also take place in the immediate vicinity in the Radovljiška park and its surroundings The youngest will be entertained with real Chocolate Ziv-Zav creative children's workshops and performances while the 4th Chocolate Festival will be spent in the spirit of culinary workshops and We will be able to try all kinds of chocolate with tasting coupons and at richly decorated chocolate stands we will be able to fill up our home stock of chocolates and choose original gifts for friends The rich festival offer will also serve up many novelties this year which should remain a secret for the time being.. www.festival-chokolade.si Tastings at the Chocolate Festival will take place via tasting coupons and it will be possible to buy them at the festival ticket office we offer content in major global languages.