TSDH 2009
Traditional slovenian drinks and habits 2009
Some useful information
About Traditional Slovenian Drinks and Habits 2009
The event will be held from Tuesday the 29th of December 2009 until Sunday the 3rd of January 2010. Fee, which includes lodging, two meals per day, drinks, the transport within official activities, all the entrances and amazing program, is 95 EUR. We will stay in a gym not far from the center of Ljubljana, so you should bring a sleeping bag and a mattress as well.
About Slovenia
Slovenia's climate varies from Alpine in the north, across Mediterranean in the coastal region to continental in the Pannonian Plain in the northeastern part of the country. The average temperature in December/January is approximately 0°C and you can expect some snow or rain.
We advise you to check the weather forecast before departure in order to bring appropriate clothing. You can look at: http://meteo.arso.gov.si/met/en/ or http://www.weather-forecast.com/locations/Ljubljana/forecasts/latest
Slovenian currency is Euro. It is highly recommended to change your money in your home country, because of the holidays. However most of the ATMs also accept Maestro, Mastercard, Visa for cash withdrawal, normally with some additional charge, depending on your home bank.
Like in several EU countries smoking in Slovenia is not allowed within closed public spaces. Pubs, bars, clubs usually have an outdoor smoking area or special glass rooms used exclusively for smoking.
Learn basics of Slovenian language:
Slovenian for Travelers
Thezaurus - Slovenian Cultural Archives
Basic Slovene Phrases
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a central European city lying between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, in a basin where the Ljubljanica river flows into the Sava. It has all the facilities of a modern capital, and yet it has preserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere. It is a vibrant city full of surprises. Its surrounding areas, packed with natural beauty and cultural sights bearing witness to the city's dynamic history, are renowned for their walking, hiking and cycle trails and a wide variety of culinary delights. As well as a city of culture, is Ljubljana a city of students. In fact, there are more than 50.000 students at the University of Ljubljana, so don't be surprised when every second person in the city centre you run into is a student hanging around.
For additional information go to:
http://www.ljubljana.si/en/tourism/
http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Ljubljana
About Gorenjska region
Gorenjska is a region of high peaks, sharp mountain ridges, deep Alpine valleys and clear waters. Narrow gorges with the noisy voice of the waterfalls add to the typical picture of the Alpine world, the quiet lakes of the valleys reflect the blue sky, and in the lakes the dark green woods from extensive plains, the cleared woodland of the mountain pastures and the flowers of colourful meadows can also see its reflection. National protected area of the Triglav national park with Mount Triglav (2864 m), the symbol of the Slovenian nation is for sure one of the most known places in the region. Besides that there is a romantic Bled – with an island and church in the middle of the lake. The lake is protected by a steep wall with a castle on the top and in the background the peeks of the Julian Alps can be seen. Bled is the centre of rowing, congress and social events, as well as the starting point for trips to the mountains or skiing places.
About Primorska region
Primorska region consists of two parts – Coast and Karst. Every kilometer of the Slovene coast is a new surprise. Here is a natural reserve with a rich fund of marl and sandstone and the unique, eighty-meter Strunjan cliff, the highest flysch wall on the Adriatic coast. Here are the Secovlje saltworks, first mentioned in the 13th century. Here the towns of Piran, Izola, and Koper draw visitors with their medieval cores, while Portorož, though mentioned as early as 1251, offers numerous modern hotels with congress halls, a fully equipped marina, a sport airport, thermal baths, a casino, and a varied offer of summer cultural, entertainment, and sport events. Not far from the coast, the beauties of Slovene Istria with its picturesque villages await for you. Among them, for example, is Hrastovlje with its Holy Trinity church decorated with narrative late Gothic frescoes including a marvelously preserved Danse Macabre.
Behind the Slovene coast is the Karst region. In the cellars of the stone houses excellent wines are poured and sold, and in the attics excellent pršut is cured in the bora wind. This gourmets’ paradise is also a heaven for lovers of the beauties of the karst underworld. Postojna Cave, first mentioned in 1231, is the most popular cave in Europe with more than 31 million visitors so far. The Škocjan Caves, which are on UNESCO’s list of natural and cultural world heritage sites, boast the 1400-meter long and 150-meter deep underground canyon of the Reka River.
The only cave vertebrate in Europe, the Proteus anguinus or “human fish” which is also the largest known cave animal in the world, lives in Slovene caves. And this is far from being the last of the attractions of Slovenia’s karst region. Perhaps you didn’t know that the noble Lipizzaner horse originated in Slovenia. Lipica, where the stud farm was established in 1580, is today a popular tourist center with a riding school, hotels, a swimming pool, a golf course, and a casino.
For additional information go to:
http://www.slovenia.info/?lng=2
About AEGEE and AEGEE-Ljubljana
AEGEE is one of the largest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. It is represented by 15.000 students, active in 232 academic cities, in 43 countries all around Europe. It is a secular, non-profit organization, not linked to any political party. It is made of incredibly motivated young people, who work for what they believe in. In return they get personal satisfaction from making influence on the world around and gather experience, which enriches their whole life. The dream of Europe without borders has inspired and continues to inspire generations of students from the Caucasus to the Atlantic shores and makes AEGEE permanently developing. Learn more about AEGEE in Wikipedia or at the official site.
AEGEE-Ljubljana is one of the local committees, also known as antennas, in AEGEE. It has been an active organization for 18 years already, in which several significant international events were organized by its enthusiastic members. For example, one of the two annual general assemblies of the whole AEGEE network, called Agora, was last year in Ljubljana: in May 2008, the members of AEGEE-Ljubljana prepared an unforgetable four days for 600 students from all over Europe - AEGEE Spring Agora Ljubljana 2008..