Travel with Amateur Traveler Podcast AT#987 - Travel to Slovenia
Mar 14, 2026
Sam Baldwin, travel writer and author who lived in Slovenia and wrote Dormice & Moonshine. He describes an active, off-the-beaten-path road trip from Ljubljana to alpine lakes and wine country. Short drives reveal dramatic mountains, turquoise rivers, karst caves, and unique local traditions. Expect hiking, rafting, quirky cultural spots, and compact, surprisingly diverse landscapes.
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How Sam Fell In Love With Slovenia
- Sam bought and renovated a mountain cabin after first visiting Slovenia in 2007 and later moved there.
- He lived five years split between that cabin and Ljubljana, which informed the book Dormice & Moonshine.
Local Eats And Coffee In Ljubljana
- In Ljubljana walk the Ljubljanica river, try specialty coffee, craft beer, and the Open Kitchen Friday food market.
- Visit Černo Zerno for serious coffee, a cellar bar for craft beer, and the seasonal outdoor market (mid-March–Oct).
Stay On A Slovenian Tourist Farm
- Do stay on a Slovenian tourist farm to connect with local food and people.
- These working farms rent rooms or cabins, serve farm-sourced meals, and support rural incomes across the country.
