Slovenia Articles
May 19, 2006
A First...
How about peeing while standing up in the Trieste train station with my 25-pound pack on my back.*
Yup --- welcome to Italy!
There was no toliet, just a hole to squat over, and no place clean or dry enough to place my pack down. (*Not sure how much it weighs these days, but it's heavy...)
Honestly, it is more of a hassle to take the pack on and off while still in the process of getting from point A (station) to point B (accommodation). Not the first time I've seen something like this, but surely the first time I went to the bathroom with my pack on.
I was successful -- no spills thankfully -- and continued on my way. I'm in Trieste for a quick two nights, staying with a local woman I met through Couchsurfing. She has been a most excellent host...and has a really nice toliet too :)
Oh, crossing the border from Slovenia to Italy on the bus was a breeze too, but they did not stamp my passport which I thought was a bit surprising...the border guard just walked through the bus, made sure everyone had a passport, but didn't bother to open or check them or anything. Lots of folks go back and forth between this border everyday I'm sure, so it would just take too long to check 'em all I guess.
by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
May 15, 2006
Perfect in Piran
Two thumbs up to this little slice of paradise along the Adriatic. If you visit Slovenia, do not miss this quaint colorful seaside village. Accommodations are hard to come by in the high season, though, so book a room way in advance. I spent two nights at the Val Hostel, an excellent, well-run, centrally-located hostel that includes a decent breakfast (even some hot food), one computer terminal for free internet access (plus free wireless), AND you can do your laundry for free in their high-quality front-loader, then feel all Mediterranean when you hang it to dry in the warm sun on their rooftop terrace. There is also a small kitchen with fridge.
If you can't get a room at Val, use one of the two booking agencies in town to find a place. Prices will be slightly higher, but that is your best bet. Any booking hassles you incur should hopefully be well worth your time...I can't imagine anyone not enjoying a day or two here, especially at this time of year. Simply perfect.
by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Busing around Slovenia
It is much easier to explore Slovenia by bus than by train. The buses are comfortable and cheap, so it...Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
Laughing our way to Ljubljana
We took Eurocity train 52 from Budapest to Ljubljana on Monday, passing through three countries - Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia....Continue reading... | by Kelly Amabile | # | Comments (0)
