Destinations

Slovenian Carnival | Jasper Winn | Slovenia, Ljubljana, Ljubljana

Slovenians take Lent seriously, and so the excesses of 'fasenk' - carnival - are a necessary preparation for the coming forty days of denial. A time of misrule, of spirits to placate, of celebrated fertility, of disguises

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Old Blokes on Skis | Arnie Wilson | Slovenia, Ljubljana, Ljubljana

Slovenia "is large enough to have everything," says the publicity blurb optimistically. Whether true or not, it definitely has its share of interesting skiing, as it's been done here since the 17th century

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