Things to do in Ljubljana, Slovenia and Lake Bled | Travel Guide

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    Slovenia is one of our favorite countries we have ever visited during our retirement travel. Ljubljana, Slovenia checks all the boxes for a city with beauty, cost of living, safety, great summer weather, castles, bridges, other things to see and do, etc. We enjoyed the Farmer’s market, Open Kitchen, walking around the Old Town and enjoying the bridges, and riding the funicular up to Ljubljana Castle.
    We also took a day trip to Lake Bled and it is simply one of the most beautiful places on earth. After hiking up to Bled Castle, we made the 4 mile trek around the lake. We stopped and rented a row boat out to the island and visited the historic church. There were so many picture opportunities, that we probably stopped more than we walked, but it is a day we will never forget.
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Комментарии • 72

  • @RetirementTravelers
    @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +12

    Slovenia is a country that we will definitely visit again. It was clean, beautiful, safe and welcoming in every way. Ljubljana is a wonderful city and Lake Bled is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! Let us know if you liked Slovenia as much as we did. 🇸🇮❤️ John and Bev

    • @boyan64
      @boyan64 2 года назад +1

      Yea you have too much more to see.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      @@boyan64 You are so right. We can’t wait to go back. Such a beautiful country. John and Bev

    • @boyan64
      @boyan64 2 года назад

      Thanks. I am living between Ljubljana and Bled. But I grow up in Ljubljana. I am 58 years old now.

  • @Anonymous-One1
    @Anonymous-One1 Месяц назад +1

    Rowing across Lake Bled to the church looks great! That looks like a great area and to be inside the church when the bell is ringing had to be awe inspiring!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  29 дней назад +2

      Lake Bled is a must visit. What a cool place.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
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  • @crrizello5157
    @crrizello5157 Год назад +3

    Slovenia is wonderful. I used to travel there for work. Another great town is Maribor

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад

      We will study Maridor. We just love Slovenia. It's one of the best countries we've visited and are surprised more people don't know about it. Thanks for the tip! John & Bev www.retirementtravelers.com

  • @brizzle3903
    @brizzle3903 2 года назад +7

    I’ve been binge watching videos of Slovenia and it’s making me wish I could speed up time to April 2023 when I’ll be out there! It’s truly underrated and I can’t wait to explore Slovenia and of course stuff my face with the good food 😂
    Excellent video

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much. It has been one of our favorite places on our world journey. Hope you have a great trip! John and Bev
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  • @vesnajogan7596
    @vesnajogan7596 Год назад +5

    Nice video. It is true that Slovenia is small, but it is much more than just Ljubljana and Bled. Hope you come again to see other regions full of nature, nice people, tasty wines and food.😊

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much. We agree and have Slovenia on our list as a country to come back to and explore all the areas. It is so beautiful.
      John and Bev
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  • @cynthiaowens9107
    @cynthiaowens9107 2 года назад +7

    Slovenia, one of those countries I definitely plan to revisit, I was there in 2019! I didn’t get to Ljubljana, we were in Bled & Bohinj. I did that entire trip (Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia) to get to Bled Island/the church on Lake Bled & we had a farewell reception at Bled Castle. A bit of trivia, I caught sight of Bled Island on a Hallmark Christmas movie ‘Crown for Christmas’ believe it or not, I recognized the steeple; another bit of trivia, Slovenia is the only country with L-O-V-E in its name…SLOVENIA! 👍🏽❤ Happy travels!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for the info. We loved Slovenia. We used to watch Hallmark movies a lot, when we had a TV and a home. 😳 Hope you get to go to Ljubljana and thanks for following along. John and Bev

  • @KarenYouncke-hj9xu
    @KarenYouncke-hj9xu 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful country…never thought of visiting Slovenia…but we will now…Thanks to you two😊

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  6 месяцев назад +1

      You are welcome. We loved Slovenia and hope you get to visit soon.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev
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  • @benjaminjohnson1693
    @benjaminjohnson1693 2 года назад +6

    Great video. Slovenia is one of my favorite countries I've had the pleasure of visiting. It is beautiful, has amazing hiking, and the Slovene people are very friendly. In my opinion, it may be the most underrated country in Europe. That church in the middle of Lake Bled is a popular venue for weddings. It has an old urban legend: the marriage will last if the groom can carry the bride up the steps leading to the church. Thank you for sharing. Continued safe travels. Have a wonderful time in Belgrade.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the info on the church. It really is a special place. We can’t wait to go back and explore the rest of the country. Safe travels, John and Bev

  • @hansdegroot8549
    @hansdegroot8549 Год назад +1

    I was in Bled in the summer of 1985 (when I still lived in the Netherlands). I stayed in a youth hostel. I didn't visit the island, so I'm glad you gave me a peek there.
    I'm going to subscribe to your channel.

  • @jackierinker2582
    @jackierinker2582 Год назад +2

    The castle in Ljubljana is home to a fantastic restaurant that was just awarded a Michelin star in September We had a fantastic wine pairing lunch experience there and it was outstanding!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +1

      We loved Ljubljana and want to return. Thanks for the tips.
      John and Bev
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  • @tphillips777
    @tphillips777 2 года назад +4

    I was fortunate to spend 2 weeks in Slovenia back in 1996 as part of a college missions trip. This was just a few years after the collapse of Yugoslavia. The people were amazing and it remains as the most amazing trip I have made in my life. Love your videos and your energy.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for following along. So glad you got to go and hope you get to see it again. Safe travels, John and Bev

  • @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers
    @JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 2 года назад +4

    Agee! Ljubljana was one of our favorite cities too! Only 48 hours for us, but we visited the castle, bridges and the market was outstanding! I still remember the stunning flowers for sale. Wish we could have visited Lake Bled thanks for taking us back!! Great video! ~Cara

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks guys. You definitely need to go back and head to Lake Bled. Ljubljana is a wonderful city and near the top of our list. John and Bev

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 года назад +3

    LOVED the lake and the church! I’m so glad you got to ring church bells, Bev! I got my first chance last year here in England and was so excited! Then I had another cheeky little go at a tiny very old church at the beginning of the summer. And then in June I finally had a proper lesson from the bell ringer on how to do it! It’s actually quite difficult!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks and that is an amazing setting for a church. Being up in bell tower at noon was pretty cool. John and Bev

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 2 года назад +2

    Can't go wrong with dragons! Wow, perfect timing at the bell tower. What an incredibly beautiful place.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Slovenia was definitely one of our favorites this year. You guys would love the hiking here.
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @vmichelita
    @vmichelita 2 года назад +3

    It looks so beautiful! Will have to add it to our list, for sure!! Continued happy and safe travels!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks for following along. We plan to go back and explore more of the country for sure. Hope all is going well with you guys and your fabulous endeavor. John and Bev

  • @samoinborut1339
    @samoinborut1339 2 года назад +3

    Beautiful!

  • @havechopstickswilltravel2990
    @havechopstickswilltravel2990 2 года назад +2

    Gorgeous country. Will definitely add this to our list. I love how you find active ways to get to your destinations and then when you get there you do more hiking and walking. Thank you for showing us Slovenia.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. It has been one of our favorite places so far. Glad you enjoyed it. John and Bev

  • @achevres
    @achevres 9 месяцев назад +1

    Going in May!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  9 месяцев назад +1

      Have a great trip!
      Safe travels,
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com/

  • @jongheum
    @jongheum 2 года назад +2

    One of several places to live for a while…

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. That was exactly our thought as well. What a wonderful city! John and Bev

  • @travelman677
    @travelman677 2 года назад +3

    Great video again. Slovenia does look amazing and we are definitely adding it to our bucket list. Thanks for making excellent travel content! Looking forward to seeing Serbia.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. We had an amazing time in Slovenia and would recommend it to anyone! John and Bev

  • @emilyfathauer3037
    @emilyfathauer3037 2 года назад +3

    Adding this to my list of places to visit! So beautiful. I think adding the dragons to your bridge would be a nice look 😉

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks. It is a beautiful place and we do want to go back!! Glad you liked the dragon idea 😉

  • @morningsabroad5084
    @morningsabroad5084 2 года назад +2

    What an awesome video! Can’t wait to visit! 😂😂 @3:24

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much. Definitely worth a visit and you’ll get to see dragons 🤣🤣 John and Bev

  • @feliciamartin6200
    @feliciamartin6200 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful video! I’ve definitely added this to my bucket list! ❤️

  • @philstanton231
    @philstanton231 2 года назад +2

    Great video guys - it certainly looks like a lovely place, and it looks like you had a great time - thanks for posting 🙂

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching. Slovenia is a lovely place and worth a visit. John and Bev

  • @mattbailey9396
    @mattbailey9396 2 года назад +2

    Looks fabulous!! 👌

  • @rebeccas8476
    @rebeccas8476 2 года назад +2

    Enjoyed the video. We had a trip planned there in fall of 2020 which of course was canceled. Definitely looking forward to seeing it on a future trip.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Thanks. Sorry you didn’t get to go, but get another on the schedule. It is an amazing place. John and Bev

  • @melissabedwell
    @melissabedwell Год назад

    I'm at a different phase in life (young kids) but I enjoy your videos.
    The information, the banter between you both -you have a lovely vibe. Wishing you both amazing travels and a successful YT channel!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад

      Thanks so much for the kind words. We are glad you like our channel and hope you like our website as well.
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com

  • @ljslo....
    @ljslo.... 2 года назад +4

    ✌️🇸🇮

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +4

      Love your country 🇸🇮❤️ It is so beautiful. John and Bev

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 2 года назад +2

    OK, I just have to say that I think I’ve heard you say “this is one of our very favorite places we’ve been“ a lot of times… LOL

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +1

      🤣🤣 We do like many places, but Ljubljana is the real deal. John and Bev

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet 2 года назад +2

    We are letting you know we are inviting ourselves to join you both on your next trip to Slovenia 😆. Fantastic vlog, yet another great effort by you both, thank you for the inspiration. We must admit though, we were just a little bit worried when we first saw John in the boat, some flash backs of the Netherlands came to mind 🤣. Safe travels.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      You have a standing invitation, but somebody has to retire first, and it’s not us!!! Slovenia is amazing. John and Bev

    • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
      @travellingwithcrowsfeet 2 года назад +1

      @@RetirementTravelers we are on to it.....322 days to go! Thankyou for the confirmation....how exciting to think we'll soon meet you both. Take care, safe travels.

  • @gorazd68
    @gorazd68 2 года назад +1

    I live in Bled. Lucky me!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  2 года назад +2

      Very lucky you! We will definitely be coming back. John and Bev

    • @gorazd68
      @gorazd68 2 года назад

      @@RetirementTravelers always wellcome!

  • @boyan64
    @boyan64 2 года назад +3

    In the past on triple bridge was a trafic. Too much trafic.

  • @kitwong4033
    @kitwong4033 Год назад +1

    Did you get a dragon pin for your shirt?

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  Год назад +1

      We wish. Dragons are so cool.
      John and Bev
      retirementtravelers.com

    • @hansdegroot8549
      @hansdegroot8549 Год назад

      @@RetirementTravelers I guess in Cracow (Poland) they will have dragon pins as well. Very affordable travelling through Europe is also by a bus (coach) company named Flix Bus. There one route from Budapest (Hungary) to Cracow, that goes through Dolný Kubín in Slovakia, my home town there.