A Taste Of Slovenia

Slovenia is a small country but don’t that fool you, it has been heavily influenced by the neighbouring countries of Austria, Italy and Croatia but still holds its own with some unforgettable culinary flavours. The Primorska region is particularly known for its smoked ham. The secret of its success is a unique smell and taste created

Austrian Summer Festivals

The street is full of life, children singing, adults laughing and the atmosphere is electric; tonight is Ellmau’s Sommernacht’s fest. Sommernacht fest is a weekly tradition here where the village is turned into a completely pedestrianised area and every hotel and craftsman share their produce with the community. Home brewed schnapps, hand crafted jewellery, utensils

Lake Bohinj: Predjama Castle and the Postojna Caves

Of the excursions offered by Inghams in Lake Bohinj, my absolute favourite would have to be the day trip to the Predjama Castle and the Postojna Caves. After an easy 2-hour trip on the coach we were entertained by our M Tours guide who filled us in on what to expect on our excursion before

Mayrhofen: All in a day trip’s work

As much as I have grown to love the village of Mayrhofen, sometimes it is nice to get out for a change of scenery. Fortunately thanks to our excursions, this is a weekly possibility. It really can be refreshing to take in the sights of the local cities and experience a different side of Austrian

Ida Maria Turri at Malcesine Castle

I have to say that I’m a sucker for a bit of live entertainment but little did I know when I came to the wonderful resort of Garda this year, that I would have the chance to see a concert in a castle each and every week! The Malcesine Concert has been running for years

Bled Days and the Festival of Lights.

In Bled, for one Saturday every year the lake becomes a floating light show. At night, 10,000 candles are released onto the lake, lighting up the horizon. Every single candle is handmade and placed in real eggshell. All of the candles are made by one man and his name is Andrej Vidic, as you might

Cruising on Lake Bohinj

What better to do on a warm sunny day than take a leisurely 30 minute cruise on the tranquil Lake Bohinj? Small boats moored to the jetty in Lake Bohinj. The Boat Bohinj is a beautifully crafted, 59 year old, wooden vessel made in Konigsee, Bavaria and is 19 metres long. Due to the lake

FACT OR FICTION: There’s nothing to do in St Wolfgang.

 So, if I’m spending my holiday in St Wolfgang, St Gilgen or Fuschl, what is there to do? Views above St. Wolfgang A better question would be, what can’t you do? You can paraglide off the Zwoelferhorn mountain, travelling up by cablecar and flying down under the expertise (and assurance!) of to a licensed glider.