Left-Field Ljubljana

From Rovinj we hopped over the boarder to Slovenia, to visit its vibrant capital, Ljubljana. A former prison, now hostel had been recommended to us several times on the way up from as far south as Albania. So we swapped from our beloved apartments to a dorm room, and a fantastic hostel. (Photo - The group climbing the castle tower for views over the city)
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Slovenia is an amazing place, and being only 20,000 sq Km with a population of around 2 million, its really an amazing little place. Half covered in forest, with beautiful lakes, rivers and mountains it’s fast becoming Europe’s adventure capital. In Ljubljana though, you get a small city atmosphere, with old cobbled streets filled with café tables and street musicians. Just north of the city a vibrant street art scene exists alongside a homeless slum which becomes a group of run down bars and live music venues at night. The beer is cheap and the dress code is optional and our hostel was right in the middle of it. As a truly alternative venue, it seems the art is taking over the buildings as the creativity of its residents is revealed on every available surface. A few days exploring the sights and a few nights enjoying the music/art and we were bound for a greener Slovenia, the spectacular Lake Bled.