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2024 is out, here is 2025
2024 is here and this article is a look back at Sandalsand's travels and articles. This year I reached several exciting destinations. Also...
World Heritage #1643 – The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana
Jože Plečnik reshaped Ljubljana between the World Wars, crafting a timeless vision that defined Slovenia’s capital and its national identity. The...
World Heritage #1363 – Pile Dwellings
The pile dwellings around the Alps consist of 111 small sites with the remains of stilt house settlements from around 5000 to 500 B.C. The UNESCO...
World Heritage #1133 – Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests
Discover Europe's Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests—93 protected areas across 18 countries, showcasing the beech tree's remarkable post-Ice Age...
World Heritage #1313 – Heritage of Mercury
Explore the rich history of Almadén (Spain) and Idrija (Slovenia), home to the world's largest mercury mines, now UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The...
Pictures from Slovenia
This is a collection of pictures from Slovenia. It is the result of a single trip to this country in southern Europe. If you look into this link to...
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