Back through Austria – slowing down at Zenzsee

The last part of the trip was already the way back, taking us through Austria. Instead of rushing home, we made a two-day stop at Zenzsee, camping right next to the water with a calm mountain backdrop that instantly shifted the pace again. The campsite was simple and quiet, exactly what we needed after the coastal buzz. Waking up with …

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Piran – the place that made us stay

The next day took us to Piran, and within minutes it was clear that this wouldn’t be just another stop on the route for an overnighter. We loved it instantly and decided to prolong our stay to two full days without thinking twice. We stayed right in the old town, at Maja Apartments near the lighthouse, surrounded by narrow streets, …

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Velika Planina – shepherds, seasons, silence

The next day took us to Velika Planina, one of Slovenia’s oldest high-alpine shepherd settlements. Cable car up, then on foot across a wide plateau that has been used for grazing for centuries. The wooden huts aren’t decoration. They’re functional, built low with shingle roofs to survive heavy snow and brutal winters. Every summer, shepherds still bring their cattle up …

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Slovenia here we come

One car, two people, one tent that definitely takes up more space than planned.We leave Dresden early, the city still half asleep, the car full of coffee, playlists and unrealistic timing estimates.We stayed for one night at AustriaCamp at the Mondsee in Austria, solid. The next day driving through the country passes in some long stretches of road, tunnels and …

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