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Celebrate Slovenia’s Jubilee Year

16/02/201106/03/2017 by Charlotte J

This year, 2011, marks the 20 year anniversary of Slovenia’s declaration of independence from Yugoslavia. There is no better time to visit this jewel in Eastern Europe’s crown. The whole year will see many special events, the adoption of new visions for development and a huge celebration to which the whole world is invited. A very special part in these gatherings will be played by Slovenian expatriates and their descendants – the biggest such gathering in Slovenian territory is planned for early July.

This year the Slovenian Tourist board plans to make it easier for Slovenians, their descendants and friends to visit Slovenia, through numerous special offers and discounts. To ensure that Slovenians, their descendants and friends throughout the world know about these offers, details are posted on the Slovenia.info website. The website, which posts special tourist deals and packages for expatriates, emigrants and their nearest and dearest, has also organised a forum for impression of relatives and former citizens. The Slovenian Tourist Board has even put together the special packages in cooperation with a range of tour operators, and will be continuously updating them. We can’t wait to get there, neither should you!

For more information visit www.slovenia.info – book a deal now!

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Fashion Week Focus: Style from Kiev SS11

01/11/201006/03/2017 by Charlotte J

The Orthodox Church in Ukraine may have tried to scupper Kiev’s Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Week but their efforts proved unfruitful. Check out our favourite style and looks from the catwalk below…

Day 6: Olena Molchanova

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Колекція: Fresh Fashion: Олена МОЛЧАНОВА / Olena MOLCHANOVA

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Top 40 Styles: Catwalk Report from SS11 Russian Fashion Week

25/10/201006/03/2017 by Charlotte J

Last week fashionistas descended upon Moscow for Spring/Summer 2011 Russian Fashion Week, the biggest fashion event in Eastern Europe. The RFW SS/2011 schedule included over 50 shows of cutting-edge designers from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Lithuania, France, Peru, Italy and more. Check out our favourite catwalk ensembles below…

Anna Direchina

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Anna Direchina's spring/summer catwalk collection embraced the feminine form. There was a selection of traditional springtime pieces including macs and boots but also more elaborate and colourful designs. Beautiful gowns were a key feature of the collection.

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Berlin Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 Style Round-up

12/07/201022/10/2016 by Charlotte J

Last week Berlin showcased its Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. Check out our favourite looks, from chic sophistication to 1950s kitsch.

30Paarhaende

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3ph was the result of a student project at the University of Economy and Engineering. At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last term's collection was showcased. Think classic, casual chic.

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First German White Asparagus of the Season

22/04/201022/10/2016 by Charlotte J

A little while ago I came across London’s German Deli, based in Borough Market. The deli now boasts a stall in the new Covent Garden Food Market, in addition to its neat little website on which customers can order their favourite German fare.

And there is even greater reason to be excited, as the first German white asparagus has now arrived! Unfortunately, there is only a small quantity at present this time, but as the season continues the deli will be getting more and more in every week. Hopefully the price will drop a bit later in the season as well, but that really depends on supply and demand!

German Deli, Borough Market shop at 3 Park Street, London SE1 9AB

www.germandeli.co.uk

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Spring & Summer Events in Lithuania

03/03/201019/10/2016 by Charlotte J

Tourists and locals alike enjoyed the exceptionally festive year Lithuania had in 2009. The country celebrated two significant occasions during 2009: the official 1,000th birthday of its name; and the European Capital of Culture was awarded to Vilnius, encouraging tourists to uncover more about the Baltic gem. The festivities have not stopped their and this year should prove to be just as much fun…

Kaziukas Fair, 5-7 March, Vilnius
The festival is dedicated to St. Casimir the patron saint of Lithuanian born in the 17th century. It is one of remarkable calendar festivals with deep traditions, each time presenting ingenious handworks, and having no rivals in the surrounding areas. For more information visit www.vilnius-events.lt/en/festivals/kaziukas-fair

Street Musicians Day, 1 May, Vilnius, Klaipėda
On the first Saturday in May thousands of people go out to the streets to play music. Street Musician Day is the event which unites all who speak the world’s most universal language – the language of music. www.gatvesmuzika.lt/en/

15th International classical music Festival “Pažaislis Music Festival”, 30 May – 29 August, Kaunas
The listeners of the most particular taste may find in the schedule of the festival something what interests them, starting from the old music and finishing with jazz, from the subtle chamber music to the grand vocal instrumental pieces, from the modern music premieres to the impressive pageants of Lithuanian dramaturgy in the surroundings of Kaunas Castle. www.pazaislis.lt

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If You Go Down to the Woods Today…

24/11/200918/10/2016 by Charlotte J

Just Slovenia has launched a bear watching excursion in Slovenia. The trip gives visitors to this stunning central European country the opportunity to go in search of brown bears in the south of the country. Together with a local guide, guests travel by 4 x 4 vehicle to an observation deck located in the heart of a densely forested karst plateau in the Sneznik area, in order to see the beautiful brown bears in their natural habitat. Slovenia has a stable population of around 600 brown bears, and there’s a very good chance of seeing them between dusk and dawn from April until August.

When not going back to nature in search of wild creatures, guests stay at the newly-introduced Villa Lavanda, a traditional Slovene property perched on the outskirts of Fijeroga, an unspoilt hilltop hamlet just a short drive from the historic coastal towns of Koper, Izola and Piran, close to Croatia.

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Russian Fashion Week SS10 Favourites

26/10/200918/10/2016 by Charlotte J

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

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