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Foreword
Come Christmas time in Ljubljana it’s nearly impossible
for even the surliest of curmudgeons not to get caught
up in the spirit of the holiday season (present company
included). Despite the drop in temperature and seemingly
omnipresent fog, every December the city centre comes
alive with a panoply of sights, sounds, smells and activities
as winter takes hold and one year becomes another. Slowroasted
chestnut sellers kick things off by setting up their
smoky wares at strategic points along the main pedestrian
streets, and shortly thereafter a massive tree is erected in
the centre of Prešernov Trg (p 61) and the entire old town
is blanketed with thousands of tiny lights. But perhaps
best of all are the small wooden stalls that eventually line
the Ljubljanica and various squares, selling all manner of
crafts and home-made goods, including copious amounts
of mulled wine and warmed schnapps - enticing crowds of
people from their warm cosy homes.
Content-wise we’ve been busier than ever this issue,
putting together all kinds of special features to keep you
active over the next couple months. There should be
something for everyone in our updated Ski & Spa section
(p 77). Ever wanted to spend the night in an igloo? Now’s
your chance! For those adverse to the snow, the winter is
a great time to visit the Slovenian coast (p 80), with it’s
mild Mediterranean climate and close proximity of things
to see and do. And for wine-lovers we’ve compiled our
largest-ever guide to Slovenia’s vineyards and wineries
(p 82). Of course we haven’t forgotten about New Year’s
Eve. In fact we ran a month-long poll to find out the best
places in Slovenia to spend the waning hours of 2009 (p
19). As always we welcome any and all feedback, be it on
Facebook, Twitter or even old-fashioned email.
Cover story
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Although it may not look like it, we swear
that this photo of a rather remote-looking
field blanketed in snow was actually
taken in Ljubljana - and during the spring
no less. Robert Logie snapped it on
Avšičeva Cesta in the Savlje neighbourhood
of the city’s northern outskirts
back in March of 2006.
Editorial
Editor Yuri Barron
Writers Yuri Barron, Will Dunn
Research Irena Jamnikar
Layout & Design Vaida Gudynaitė
Consulting Craig Turp
Photos Yuri Barron, Ljubljana Tourist
Office, Klub Top
Cover photo Robert Logie
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