Portraits of mountains, waterfalls, happenings and people - offered in English and Slovene.
Meeting Mountains want to tell stories that doesn’t otherwise get told. We dare to turn the stones that have been untouched for a long time. Curious foreigners may get an insight into local customs, hidden gems and special characters of the Soča Valley.
The author of the blog is local journalist Katja Humar - born and raised in the valley. She is passionate about painting articles with her colourful words, expressions and images and we are very grateful to have her on board.
Read more about Katja or read her work below!
How Meeting Mountains Planned 11 Days in Slovenia for a Dutch Couple
In this blog post you can read a day-by-day report of what active, cultural, natural and culinary experiences we selected for a Dutch couple who asked us to plan their 11 day trip.
Bridging over the Soča valley
Many people visit the Soča Valley because of its pristine nature, gastronomy, and all the outdoor activities it has to offer. But this time, we will talk about bridges that were built across the valley, and at the end, you might soon discover that bridges are a story in themselves. They allow you to see the valley from various perspectives.
Where did all the mice come from?
Miha Mihelic, Biologist, sat down with us to explain why there are so many mice in the Soča Valley in 2021, and if there’s anything to be worried about.
Od kod vse te miši?
Miha Mihelic, Biologist, sat down with us to explain why there are so many mice in the Soča Valley in 2021, and if there’s anything to be worried about.
Reflections of a 'lake'
Most na Soči is a cute little town located on a rocky crest above the confluence of the Soča and Idrijca river. At the heart of it lies an emerald lake, which is one of the town’s focal points. But many visitors don't realize that the ‘lake’, as it appears today, is a modern touch to the natural landscape. So what secrets lie below the tranquil poetic on the surface?
The story of the partisan printery in the woods
Any news from the woods? A story of how a partisan print house hidden deep in the Zadlaščica valley used to print illegal press during the WW2.