Centralna Postaja Bled
8 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Quick stop at Centralna Postaja for drinks and appetizers with mom and Thomas. Nice patio, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent beef tartare.
The Oldest Bled Cellar
8 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Tonight we finally made it to the correct restaurant: The Oldest Bled Cellar at Old Bled House.
And honestly… with names like Old Bled Cellar and The Oldest Bled Cellar, I’m convinced theseЧитать далее
Savica Waterfall
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
The day started a bit differently than planned, as Sanjay wasn’t feeling well and stayed back at the hotel to rest. So mom, Thomas, Kinga and I headed out to explore the region on our own.
FirstЧитать далее
Lake Bohinj
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
A stop at Lake Bohinj felt almost surreal. Crystal-clear water, sailboats gliding across the lake, mountain reflections, and the church sitting quietly by the shore — one of those landscapes thatЧитать далее
Restaurant Veranda, Dovje
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
On the drive toward the Russian Chapel, hunger kicked in — and luckily we spotted Restaurant Veranda.
The parking lot was packed with local cars, which usually tells you everything you need toЧитать далее
Russian Chapel
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Hidden below the Vršič Pass sits the peaceful Russian Chapel.
Built by Russian prisoners of war during World War I to honor fellow workers who died constructing the mountain road, the chapel carriesЧитать далее
Lake Jasna
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Another quick stop, another impossibly beautiful Slovenian lake: Lake Jasna.
The sharp mountain ridges surrounding the lake almost feel Dolomite-like, especially under blue skies with the waterЧитать далее
Oštarija Peglez’n
9 мая, Словения ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Back in Bled, it was time to say goodbye to mom, Thomas, and Kinga for a few days, before everyone continued on different routes.
Later in the evening, I made my way to Oštarija Peglez’n for aЧитать далее
Fort Kluže
10 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Leaving Bled behind this morning, we decided against driving the steep road over the Vršič Pass and instead took the route toward the Soča Valley via Italy and Fort Kluže.
The scenery along theЧитать далее
Soča River, Kozjak Waterfall & Napoleon
10 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
How is this place even real?
We followed the stunning Soča River through the valley until reaching the suspension bridge viewpoint. The colours of the water are unbelievable — glowing shades ofЧитать далее
Kanal
10 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Brief stop in Kanal to admire the colorful houses, the bridge crossing the Soča, and the peaceful atmosphere of the town. Quiet, photogenic, and sitting beautifully along the river.
Marcus by Sirk – Brda Wine Region
10 мая, Словения ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
The Brda Wine Region instantly made me wish we had planned more time here. Rolling vineyards, hilltop villages, and gorgeous scenery everywhere.
Despite running late already, we had to stop at MarcusЧитать далее
Victoria Hotel Trieste
10–13 мая, Италия ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Eventually we crossed into Italy and arrived in Trieste.
Victoria Hotel Letterario will be our base for the next few days. Lovely hotel — though navigating Trieste’s tiny streets by car definitelyЧитать далее
Osteria Becco
10 мая, Италия ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Dinner at Osteria Becco marked our first proper evening in Trieste. Cozy atmosphere, good food, slightly slow service… but overall a very enjoyable start to the Italian chapter of the trip.
Breakfast with Marco at Maravea
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Great start to the day in Trieste with my old friend Marco, who came over from Treviso to spend the day with us.
We met at Maravea — a modern café that blends traditional Triestine coffee cultureЧитать далее
Trieste Walking Tour
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
After a quick stop at the hotel, we met our guide at Piazza del Ponte Rosso near the giant Maria Theresa coin sculpture.
The walking tour turned into a fantastic introduction to Trieste’s layeredЧитать далее
Lunch at Cemût di Sot
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Marco had researched a local lunch spot, which led us deep into Trieste’s tiny alleyways to Cemût di Sot - Pranzi Friulani.
Boar goulash, pork cheeks, local wine, and an absolutely heavenlyЧитать далее
Castello di San Giusto & Cathedral
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
After lunch we made our way uphill toward Castello di San Giusto, first passing the ancient Arco di Riccardo and stepping into Santa Maria Maggiore.
Huge thanks to our guide for revealing the secretЧитать далее
RoaTS Coffee Roastery
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
After saying goodbye to Marco at the train station, Sanjay and I made one more coffee stop at RoaTS Specialty Coffee — and what a cool spot!
Modern third-wave coffee culture right in the middle ofЧитать далее
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
11 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Dinner was wonderfully simple: pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
I had been craving a proper calzone since before this trip started — and today finally delivered.
Breakfast at Caffè degli Specchi
12 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Wanting at least one truly traditional Triestine coffee experience, we headed to Caffè degli Specchi for breakfast.
We made it there just before the weather turned — and then absolute chaosЧитать далее
Illy Shop
12 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
No visit to Trieste would feel complete without stopping at the illy Caffè Shop.
After all, Trieste is home to illycaffè and the famous Illy University. The store itself looked incredibly polishedЧитать далее
Serbian Orthodox Church & Café Nero
12 мая, Италия ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Since it had been closed on Monday, we returned to visit the beautiful Serbian Orthodox Church of Saint Spyridon.
Orthodox churches always feel visually overwhelming in the best possible way —Читать далее
Piran
12 мая, Словения ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
How is Piran this beautiful?!
We parked outside town and walked along the waterfront into the old town just as the storms finally cleared and the sun came out. First stop: lunch at Fritolin priЧитать далее
Sbecolez Osteria
12 мая, Италия ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After that enormous seafood lunch, dinner was intentionally simpler: pasta and wine at Sbecolez Osteria.
Tagliatelle with porcini sauce for me, gnocchi with ham ragù for Sanjay, and local white wineЧитать далее