AT#987 - Travel to Slovenia

About this episode

Chris talks with travel writer Sam Baldwin about an active itinerary in Slovenia, highlighting its beauty and diversity.

Hear about travel to Slovenia as Chris talks with travel writer Sam Baldwin about an active, slightly off-the-beaten-path itinerary through one of Europe’s most underrated countries. This week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel here. Sam has been visiting Slovenia since 2007, lived there for five years, and recommends a road trip that combines Ljubljana, alpine lakes, mountain scenery, rivers, wine country, and a few unusual cultural experiences. His experiences of living, working, and exploring the wildlife and wild places of this stunning country are told in his travel memoir book, Dormice & Moonshine: Falling for Slovenia. Why should you go to Slovenia? Sam describes Slovenia as beautiful, safe, compact, and surprisingly diverse. In a short drive, you can go from alpine scenery to Mediterranean-influenced landscapes, from lakes and mountains to wine regions and warm rivers. He also emphasizes that Slovenia feels much more Central European than many travelers expect. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-slovenia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Chris Christensen

Guest: Sam Baldwin

Topics covered

• travel
• Slovenia
• itinerary
• culture
• nature
• adventure

Keywords

• Slovenia
• travel itinerary
• Ljubljana
• alpine lakes
• wine country
• cultural experiences
• adventure travel

Sponsors

NerdWallet

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dormice & Moonshine: Falling for Slovenia

Places: Slovenia, Ljubljana, alpine lakes, wine country

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