For over eighty years, this boutique family hotel has sat in the heart of a Slovenian glacial valley, offering soothing immersion in the towering peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. The architects built on tradition for their renovation, subdividing a large pre-existing pool, replacing half of it with a smaller whirlpool with a fire place at its center, and repurposing the remaining portion as a recessed area for repose. The new rectilinear statement was designed using exclusively local materials; it extends the extant building’s logic while also opening to the surrounding landscape. On the inside, pebble-laden walls make a physical transition to the outdoors. They help to underscore the sun deck’s visual division into three parts: the sauna area, the central wellness space, and the entrance portal. #xiamentravel #hongkongfilmlocation #happylaborday #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes

Slovenia's capital and largest city is one of Europe's greenest and most liveable capitals; it was the European Commission's Green Capital of Europe in 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the leafy banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica River, which flows through the city's heart, free for pedestrians and cyclists. In summer, cafes set up terrace seating along the river; it almost feels like a nightly street party. Slovenia's master of early-modern, minimalist design, Jože Plečnik, graced Ljubljana with beautiful bridges and buildings as well as dozens of urban design elements such as pillars, pyramids and lamp posts, which exist solely to make the city even prettier. Attractive cities are often described as 'jewel boxes', and here the name really fits. Some 50,000 students support an active clubbing scene, and Ljubljana's museums and restaurants are among the best in the country. #ljubljana #ljubljanariver #slovenia #tripinspired #city #cityoverlook #citytopics #cityvacation #bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders

Awarded by the European Commission as one of the best sustainable tourism destinations, Soca Valley is a perfect nature destination for families, sportspeople, lovers,... Soca valley is what you need if you are looking for large spaces, gorges and waterfalls, lakes and caves, rivers but also traditions, know-how, incredible gastronomy. The beautiful Soča river, which flows at the foot of the Julian Alps, by the Italian border has carved an exhilarating valley and has some of the most gorgeous waters in Europe. The region covers 942 km2 and is divided into three municipalities: Bovec, Kobarid and Tolmin. The picturesque nature of the valley makes it a paradise for water sports on the river Soča (rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hydro-speed, canyoning, etc.), para-gliders, fly-fishers, rock climbers, hikers and mountain bikers. Slovenia is really the country to put at the top of your travel wishlist if sustainable tourism, nature, is important to you. During your stay do not miss to visit Bohinj, another sustainable tourism destination labeled "EDEN" by the European Commission. #bestislandtraveltowns#naturalwonders#nationalpark

In the middle of the City of Sumbawa Besar, West Nusa Tenggara, the Istana Dalam is a historical witness that witnessed the glory of the Sumbawa Sultanate in its day. Built in 1885, the construction of the building which means this old palace was initiated by Sultan Muhammad Jalaluddin Syah III who became the 16th Sultan of the Dewa Dalam Bawa dynasty. In the form of a stilt house with a building area of ​​904 M2, Istana Dalam Loka looks very grand. The palace, which was built with wood, has a philosophy of “customs berenti ko syara, syara barenti ko Kitabullah”, which includes all the rules of customs and values ​​in the life of the Tau Samawa (Sumbawa community) that must be motivated by Islamic law. #triplocal #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Lake Bled is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km from the capital city, Ljubljana. Lake Bled is 4.2 km from Lesce-Bled train station. The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. It is 2,120 m (6,960 ft) long and 1,380 m (4,530 ft) wide, with a maximum depth of 29.5 m (97 ft), and it has a small island. The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore and has a museum. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake. The World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011 were held at Lake Bled. #summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

This is the restaurant that every tourist is seeking out when traveling back to Slovenia. You'll find classic Slovenian staples here, very filling, heart-warming, good. I'd go so far as to say comfort food! Our meal here was well-deserved after climbing the stairs up and down from Bled Castle. The decor is classic gostilna style. We felt like we had a very authentic gostilna meal here. As you'll read in the menu, they make it a priority to locally source all of their ingredients. We went to Gostilna Murka and the menu offers a few different selections where you'll find "platter-style" entrees, so if you are looking to try a little bit of everything, I'd suggest these. We ourselves got the classic squid and potato, and creamy pasta, plus they gave you some sides to eat it with. We closed our big meals with a parfait-style dessert which was heavenly good! #urbanexplorer#tripfoodie

Slovenia officially the Republic of Slovenia (Slovene: About this soundRepublika Slovenija (help·info), abbr.: RS), is a country located in Central Europe at the crossroads of main European cultural and trade routes. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. Slovenia covers 20,271 square kilometers (7,827 sq mi) and has a population of 2.095 million.[18] One of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia is now a parliamentary republic and member nation of the European Union, United Nations, and NATO. The capital and largest city is Ljubljana. Slovenia has a mostly mountainous terrain with a mainly continental climate, with the exception of the Slovene Littoral, which has a sub-Mediterranean climate, and of the Julian Alps in the northwest, which have an Alpine climate. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#tripinspired#happynewyear

#holidayvacation Ah! Lake Bled sits in the one unassuming landscape of my head that makes up unticked travel plans that I’d like to realise before I die. When I think of Lake Bled and its magnificent seat in Slovenia, I’m sated for the day. Maybe it’s the shape of the islet that makes it look like a dollop of cake frosting or maybe it’s the far lands hidden in the mountains that are still reduced to nothing by the presence of this little piece of land. You might wonder why it’s on this list if the world knows about it, but famous as it seems, it still doesn’t get the attention it deserves! #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#staycation#merryxmas#awesomepic

#tripaway This cave is enormous! We took a mini “train ride” at the beginning inside the cave, then walked around with the audio guide, then hopped back in the train. Time in the cave is amazing. #tripaway