Cultural Travel Expert
Tanja Mlakar
Ljubljana native Tanja Mlakar is a trained art historian and passionate storyteller who uncovers Slovenia’s rich traditions, architecture, and festivals. She guides readers through the country’s artistic treasures and local customs with warmth and depth.
- Writing about travel
- 7+ years
- Covers
- Ljubljana’s art and history, UNESCO sites, Slovenian festivals, folk traditions
- Languages
- sl
Stories by Tanja Mlakar
· 3 min read
Summer Night Markets
Savor fresh flavors and vibrant local culture under Ljubljana’s summer stars.
· 3 min read
Seasonal Packing
Master the Julian Alps’ biting winds with expert winter layering and footwear.
· 5 min read
Beyond the Hotel
Trade urban noise for farm-fresh hospitality in Slovenia’s hidden rural heartland.
· 4 min read
Autumn Fog Walks
Step into the thermodynamic mystery of Lake Bled’s crisp October fog.
· 3 min read
Slovenian Istria
Where karst limestone meets Adriatic tides in a culinary masterpiece.
· 4 min read
Piran’s Medieval Streets
Wander Piran’s sun-drenched medieval streets and uncover its timeless Venetian heritage.
· 5 min read
E-Biking Through the Vinodol Valley
Pedal past borders to discover Croatia’s hidden Vinodol Valley.
· 3 min read
Ljubljana’s Secret Gardens
Step beyond the car-free center to discover Ljubljana’s hidden botanical sanctuaries.
· 3 min read
Caving Deep
Ride the elegant train into the timeless, dissolved heart of the Karst’s limestone wonders.
· 8 min read
Family Fun in the Alps
Gentle alpine trails and serene lake shores make Bohinj the perfect family hiking sanctuary.
· 4 min read
Conquering the Via Ferrata Routes in the Julian Alps
Art history meets alpine adventure: conquer the Julian Alps' Via Ferrata.
· 3 min read
Ljubljana’s Underground
Ride the underground railway through Postojna’s frozen, subterranean wonders this winter.