Centralna Postaja Bled
8 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 theseOkumaya devam et
Savica Waterfall
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ⛅ 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.
FirstOkumaya devam et
Lake Bohinj
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ⛅ 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 thatOkumaya devam et
Restaurant Veranda, Dovje
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ⛅ 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 toOkumaya devam et
Russian Chapel
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☀️ 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 carriesOkumaya devam et
Lake Jasna
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☀️ 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 waterOkumaya devam et
Oštarija Peglez’n
9 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☀️ 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 aOkumaya devam et
Fort Kluže
10 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Soča River, Kozjak Waterfall & Napoleon
10 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Kanal
10 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ ☁️ 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 MarcusOkumaya devam et
Victoria Hotel Trieste
10–13 May, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 definitelyOkumaya devam et
Osteria Becco
10 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 cultureOkumaya devam et
Trieste Walking Tour
11 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 layeredOkumaya devam et
Lunch at Cemût di Sot
11 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 heavenlyOkumaya devam et
Castello di San Giusto & Cathedral
11 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 secretOkumaya devam et
RoaTS Coffee Roastery
11 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 ofOkumaya devam et
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
11 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 chaosOkumaya devam et
Illy Shop
12 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 polishedOkumaya devam et
Serbian Orthodox Church & Café Nero
12 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ 🌧 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 —Okumaya devam et
Piran
12 Mayıs, Slovenya ⋅ 🌬 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 priOkumaya devam et
Sbecolez Osteria
12 Mayıs, İtalya ⋅ ☀️ 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 wineOkumaya devam et