Slovenia’s history has long been rooted in the tradition of beekeeping, with people having relied on the healing powers of bees and their products for years. Slovenia is also the country that has the most beekeepers per capita in the world. The country proposed to the UN that the 20th May be named World Bee Day back in 2017. The date marks the birthday of 18th century bee expert, Anton Janša, and is now celebrated every year.
Today, blooming meadows and forests across Slovenia are home to the Carniolan honey bee, an indigenous Slovenian sub-species that is one of the most widespread honeybees in the world and known for its diligence, humility, and great sense of direction. With apiculture playing such an integral role in Slovenia’s background, the destination offers a range of honey and bee-related experiences. Here are some of the best to book for a buzz-worthy vacation.
In Soča Valley, visitors can explore an apiary which has been specially adapted for apitourism activities, allowing people to witness the life of bees up close without the risk of being stung.
Kozjak offers overnight stays in the apiary, giving guests the surreal experience of sleeping while listening to (and feeling) the buzzing of the bees and inhaling the scents of the beehive. For those wanting higher intensity, there are two masks provided for deep inhalation through a tube fed directly by the beehive. As well as promoting relaxation, breathing the air from the beehives has been shown to help treat certain respiratory conditions.
Whilst ingesting honey provides many health benefits through its naturally occurring enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, it has also been shown to be an effective skincare product.
The Slovenian town of Laško is a destination dedicated to bees and beekeeping. The Thermana Laško Spa became one of the first in Slovenia to develop honey wellness treatments.
Guests can try a honey massage, which uses a natural honey ointment of local origin and contains four bee products: honey, pollen, propolis and beeswax. This is said to help maintain the flexibility and elasticity of the skin, detoxify the body, improve blood flow, and strengthen the immune system.
A trip to Slovenia would not be complete without actually eating some bee products. In the medieval town of Radovljica, you'll find the Lectar Workshop and Museum. Here, you can learn about the Slovenian tradition of “lectarstvo”, a UNESCO-designated craft involving the production and sale of honey bread (lect), This is a decorated pastry made from honey dough, which is baked in tin moulds to form various shapes and figures.
In the Lectar Inn in Linhart Square, you can watch fragrant lect hearts being baked and decorated, and peruse a collection of
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On the margins of the Resilience and Innovation Summit now underway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with senior representatives of leading global sustainable development firm, Chemonics International, in a bid to forge a major partnership for the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Day in 2025.
Miami Beach is ready to sizzle this summer with a collection of events and experiences that will inspire visitors and locals. From the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival and the American Black Film Festival, to celebrations planned along the beach to support National Pride Month, the destination is ready to welcome all and embrace the changing season. Those spending time on Miami Beach this summer can easily take a break from the heat by checking out a number of museums and indoor activities as well including the Bass Museum, Artechouse Miami and the Museum of Illusions on Lincoln Road.
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Renowned for its high-end dining scene, sophisticated hotels and world-renowned higher education institutions, Boston offers a particularly idyllic escape on the eastern edge of New England—but this historic city is no stranger to high-speed thrills as well. This June, Boston is set to welcome the return of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, an annual event that unites 24 individuals in an effort to achieve the maximum amount of points and earn the coveted King Kahekili Trophy. And while Boston is in good company with its fellow participating cities, it serves as the sole host in all of the United States, providing visitors with an opportunity to witness a truly unique event taking place right on New England soil.
Tourism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels – which is good news and bad news. However much holiday destinations rely on them, no one wants badly behaved tourists blocking views, partying wildly in the streets or pricing local people out of their own cities. Overtourism, carbon emissions, nature depletion and plastic pollution are all huge concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to cancel your holiday. Here are 28 ways to be a better tourist this summer.
Colombia is the leading destination for birdwatching in the world. That’s a fact. With a total of 1,558 species recorded and 12,007 checklists submitted during the Global Big Day, the Country of Beauty outperformed countries such as Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and India, positioning itself at the top of the global count. Since the inception of Global Big Day in 2015, Colombia has ranked first in the standings since 2017, except for the year 2021. This event is organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which invites people from around the world to observe and record birds for a day. Its goal is to gather important data on the distribution and abundance of birds on its eBird platform, which is crucial for conservation and scientific research.
The Outer Islands of the Seychelles are sandy coral cays with miles of pristine white beaches which form some of the most important nesting sites for Green and Hawksbill Turtles in the Indian Ocean. The Alphonse Group is no exception; Blue Safari Seychelles’ Islands Conservation Society (ICS) has been monitoring the nesting success of both species since the conservation centre opened in 2007 – one of the longest-running databases in the Seychelles. This crucial resource provides an incredible overview of how well these two Critically Endangered species are doing around the islands. When females are encountered in the process of nesting, the conservation team attaches a flipper tag which has a serial number so if that female is seen in the future the nesting frequency and site fidelity can be recorded.
What do you know about Slovenia? That's that question that Stephanie Owens and Alexander Ingram asked of their families and friends when they got married there last fall. The American bride and Australian groom met through friends in New York City and have lived there the majority of their adult lives, but their loved ones are based around the globe. “We decided that it made sense for everyone to travel [for our wedding],” says Stephanie, “and we also thought that that would help to make it feel more intimate.”
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