Today’s ride was mostly flat and easy, 38 kilometres, with just one small incline to tackle. The trickiest bit was a 650-metre stretch down a narrow little range with buses and trucks whizzing past—but I made it through! Most of the day was spent cycling past farmland and crops, which was lovely. I’ve found a
Spent the day exploring Celje Castle, and what an adventure it was! Perched above the town, the climb rewarded me with incredible views over the valley. Wandering through the stone walls and towers, it felt like stepping back in time — hard to believe this place was once the seat of the mighty Counts of
Arian, the 8 year old, speaks 4 languages, the family is from Macedonia, so Macedonian, Albanian, English and Slovenia. His 11 year old sister also speaks German.
I set off at 7 a.m., ready for a big climbing day—and my navigator didn’t disappoint. I ended up pushing my bike nearly 15 km uphill, but it was a joy to stop for wildflowers, mushrooms, and the quiet of the mountain. Hardly anyone passed me—just one motorbike and one car—so it felt like the
Do you think I have enough luggage 🤔 😅 😏
Well, the first day in the saddle couldn’t have gone any smoother! I picked up my bike in Ljubljana at 10 a.m., set up my navigation, hit record on my route tracker, and off I went. Before I knew it, I’d already clocked 21.5 kilometres. Now, I wasn’t exactly racing along like the Lycra-clad speedsters
When you wander through the charming streets of Ljubljana, it’s impossible to miss the dragon. Perched proudly on the Dragon Bridge, stamped on the city’s coat of arms, and celebrated in local culture, the dragon is more than just a striking symbol — it’s the heartbeat of Slovenia’s myths, identity, and pride. The Ljubljana Dragon