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Role of Bitcoin Trading in Slovenia’s Economy
In recent years, Slovenia has become one of the most popular destinations for Bitcoin trading. The small Central European country offers a number of advantages for cryptocurrency investors, including a favourable regulatory environment and a...

9 great reasons to travel during shoulder season
Avid travelers sing the praises of the offseason for its lower costs and smaller crowds – but it’s not always ideal. Weather can be dicey, businesses may close seasonally, and you risk missing out on the things that make a destination special....

Lakers GM Rob Pelinka sends strong message to support Luka Doncic as he declares “zero problems” with Slovenian superstar’s EuroBasket duties
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka supported Luka Doncic for playing for the national team of Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025 after fans expressed concern about a potential injury. Pelinka and team governor Jeanie Buss traveled to Poland to visit Doncic ahead of...
Lakers all in with Luka Dončić as Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka travel to Poland to watch him play for Slovenia
The Los Angeles Lakers' front office is 100 percent behind superstar Luka Dončić and his decision to represent his home country, Slovenia, in the 2025 EuroBasket tournament. Team governor Jeanie Buss and president of basketball operations Rob...

The ‘Korean Wave’ is boosting tourism in unexpected places
The set-jetting effect—a travel trend where people visit locations featured in movies and TV shows—has boosted tourism to destinations such as Thailand, Hawaii, Italy, and Croatia. Hollywood isn’t the only place reaping the benefits. In South...

Alexander Isak Included In Sweden Squad For WC Qualifiers Against Slovenia, Kosovo
Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 17:51 IST Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson included Isak's name on the side despite the star's absence for the Magpies as he angles for a move away from Newcastle. Alexander Isak. (X) Wantaway Newcastle United forward...

Holidaymakers have less than 50 days before new Europe border changes
Holidaymakers have less than 50 days to travel to Europe under the current rules, as the continent prepares for the most significant overhaul of its border entry system in decades. From October 12 – just 48 days away – the European Union's (EU)...
Tourist numbers reach record high for July
Ljubljana, 25 August - A total of 1,051,703 tourists visited Slovenia in July, which is 2.5% more than in July 2024 and a the highest number for July to date. Tourist nights went up by 3.9% to almost three million, the Statistics Office said on...

I flew to Chipolo HQ Slovenia for launch of only object and wallet finders manufactured in the EU
Innovative and Apple-approved Bluetooth tracker firm Chipolo has officially unveiled its new rechargeable Chipolo Card and Chipolo Loop to its family of finder tags. The products have won the coveted Red Dot design award for 2025. The Chipolo Card...
Popular lake near Ljubljana too polluted for swimming
Podpeč, 27 August - A natural lake near Podpeč on the southern edge of the Ljubljana Marshes, which is a popular swimming option for many locals as well as tourists in summer, has been found to be polluted, so visitors are urged not to swim in it....

The 12 most sensational things to do in Slovenia
You’d be hard-pressed to find a country that packs so much to see and do in such a compact area. Slovenia sits amid both the Alps and the Adriatic, influenced by neighboring Italy, Austria and the Western Balkans. And because of its diminutive...

Tourism across EU continues to flourish despite growing backlash
Tourism is a major economic factor, contributing notably to the members of the European Union. Visitor numbers are mostly back to pre-pandemic levels, and earnings from tourism provide a significant chunk of gross domestic product (GDP), pouring...

Luka Doncic mania forces Latvia to fund Slovenia’s plane tickets for EuroBasket
On Aug. 16, Luka Doncic's Slovenia and Latvia faced each other in an exhibition game at Xiaomi Arēna in Riga, Latvia, ahead of EuroBasket. According to a news report on X, the Latvian team reportedly paid for the Slovenian players' plane tickets...

The Blue Wave: No one supports their national team like Estonia
The official EuroBasket app Download Now RIGA (Latvia) - It may be one of Europe's best-kept secrets, but Estonia is among the corners of the continent where basketball is king. And nowhere is that more visible than at FIBA EuroBasket 2025, where...

THIS Country Is The Safest To Visit In Asia, As Per Global Peace Index; Can You Guess The Name?
THIS Country Is The Safest To Visit In Asia, As Per Global Peace Index; Can You Guess The Name? (Image: Canva) The Global Peace Index 2025 has come up with its new report which reveals the safest countries to visit. In the 19th edition of the...

Heavy traffic warnings on Italy’s roads for last August holiday weekend
If you’re planning a long car journey in Italy this weekend, you'll have to be patient as it's forecast to be one of the busiest of the year for traffic. Drivers were warned to plan their journeys around difficult conditions on the country’s major...

The best tours for solo travellers, whether you’re a newbie or not
There’s something about “going solo” that still feels a little renegade, so that when people return with tales of their time alone abroad, we sit and listen with a little awe — and so we should. It pops the protective bubble you’d keep if...

Slovenia EuroBasket 2025: Full roster, schedule & more
Slovenia named its final roster for the 2025 EuroBasket on Friday. Led by Luka Doncic, the Slovenian's will be looking to leave a mark on the tournament as they travel to Poland to participate in their Group D games. The tournament will be held...
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Teen Who Solo Traveled to 92 Countries Shares Life Changing-Lessons — and Why His Parents Said Yes (Exclusive) By Colson Thayer
While most teens spend their formative years tackling daunting tasks like getting their driver's license, Arjun Malaviya was planning a self-funded trip across the entire world. On his 17th birthday, he began a 13-month journey that would take him...

Why you should never trust the drinks on vacation
Untreated water sources like lakes and rivers can contain harmful bacteria or parasites, leading to illness. Ice, fresh juices, and cocktails from unreliable sources can also pose health risks, especially in areas with questionable water quality....