The Tomke Trails blog

Notes from the trail.

Scouting trips, hidden places and the people I meet while building Tomke Trails. Follow along before we launch.

Why I'm starting Tomke Trails

Most visitors see the same five places. Here's why I want to show you the other Slovenia, and how you can help shape the first trails.

What each season is really like, and what to pack for it.

Three desserts worth planning a day around, and where to eat them.

Short drives, small villages, no tour buses. A starter list for your first visit.

The flower that flavours beer around the world, the valley I grew up in, and a fountain that pours beer.

Say these and watch the locals light up. Pronunciation included.

Bees with their own UN day, a dragon guarding the capital and a vine over 400 years old.