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Kyoto – 2 week itinerary for a trip to Japan

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Can you believe this view!? ๐Ÿคฉ Nebotiฤnik Skyscraper has arguably the best views in Ljubljana. From the rooftop terrace cafe, there are uninterrupted views of the castle! You don't have to pay an entrance ticket, but it's good form to order something from the cocktail bar or some coffee, cake, or snacks from the restaurant - the prices are a little higher than other venues in Ljubljana, but still are way better than what you'd pay in western Europe! ๐Ÿ‘Œ
Not many people know that Slovenia actually has a 47km (29 mi) slice of coastline ๐Ÿ˜ฎ There are a few small towns that line the Adriatic Sea, with Piran being the most popular for tourists. Did you know about this Slovenian destination?? ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
Have you heard of Predjama Castle? ๐Ÿฐ This attraction is only an hour's drive from Ljubljana, and it was one of my highlights from Slovenia! The medieval palace is actually built into the side of a cliff, and it has all sorts of interesting quirks. We learned about the secret escape through the caves in the rocks behind the castle, and how the residents used the cave system to collect fresh running water. Truly fascinating! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
Triglav National Park has some of the most stunning natural scenery I've seen! ๐Ÿ˜ Named after Slovenia's highest mountain (which reaches 2864 metres), this protected area in the Julian Alps is the only national park in the country. Bohinj is a great place to base your exploration of Triglav - there's a gorgeous lake, a cute stone bridge, a historic church, a statue of a mythical mountain goat, and some walking trails all within easy reach of the town centre. I stumbled upon this lone tree as I was wandering around the lake... have you ever seen a tree look so good!? ๐Ÿ“ธ
I'll confess - I ate Cream Cake three times during the week that we spent in Bled! ๐Ÿ˜† This square-shaped treat made from pastry, egg custard, and cream is unbelievably delicious and kind of reminds me of Australia's vanilla slice which was a childhood fave of mine ๐Ÿ˜‹ Bled Cream Cake originally appeared at Hotel Park in the 1950s when a chef who came to work in the hotel came up with the recipe. Over 15 million slices of cream cake have been sold by the hotel since, and you can now grab a slice at most cafes and restaurants in town! Would you want to try it??
One of the best things about Bled is that it's incredibly photogenic ๐Ÿ“ธ Seriously, it feels as though Lake Bled, which is surrounded on all sides by mountains that radiate a lush deep-green in the summer and are topped with bright white snow in the winter, was designed by the universe purely for our viewing pleasure ๐Ÿ˜ Have you been to this pretty destination in Slovenia??
The only time I've ever seen a parking lot look this good! ๐Ÿ˜† I was treated to this surprise sunset after a day of skiing in Austria, right as we made our way down the mountain. The Alps in the distance are on the border of Slovenia, and there's a huge 7km (4.3mi) long tunnel that runs underneath them for cars to cross between the two countries! Would you want to drive through it? ๐Ÿš—
Is skiing the European Alps on your travel list?? โ›ท๏ธ Not many people know that Slovenia actually shares some of this magnificent mountain range, and Bled happens to be within an hourโ€™s drive of a handful of ski resorts (like this one just over the border of Austria!). If youโ€™re interested in planning a ski trip in Slovenia, see the blog this week for my epic guide to skiing the Alps from Bled (link in bio!) ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
Quite possibly the most beautiful view I've ever seen ๐Ÿ˜ This is the image that you'll see on all the postcard pictures of Bled. The lookout point sits atop a rocky outcrop on the far side of the lake, providing specky views of the Lake Bled with the island, the town, the castle, and the Alps in the background. The hike to get there takes about 15-20 minutes of uphill walking, with moderate difficulty - the last bit involves climbing up a steep rocky path. It's totally worth the effort, though. Views really don't get better than this! ๐Ÿ“ธ