Slovenes are a nation of beekeepers. Slovenia is the only country in European Union, which has its own bee, Carniolan bee (Apis mellifera), which is protected species. The bee is known for its meekness, diligence, modesty and good sense of orientation. Slovenes eat a lot of honey. Honey is an excellent nutrient tonic and a sedative. Honey has a beneficial effect on our health and is very useful in cooking, as it gives the food a special flavor. Did you know that in a period of 150 years more than 50,000 beehive panels (panels which close beehive and are painted with various motifs) were made? Beehive panels are considered to be a real ethnographic treasure of Slovenia. While using painted beehive panles, beekeepers separated beehives from each other. Become a part of the beekeeper story and taste its superior bee products!
Zivio./Hi, my name is Vesna. I am the last generation of Tito's pioneers born in 1982. I come from a small village in Lower Soča valley. I grew up here in a family house surrounded by forest. My parents are still living here. We have a priceless red car from 1989 and a lovely garden. Since I was 16, I have been traveling, discovering new places, trying different food and local specialities. At the Faculty of Arts I studied history and sociology of culture. I gratuated with a thesis „Backpacking as a new phenomenon of nomadism“. Given that I've visited so many countries, I decided to start writing travelogue articles about my travellings. I like to discover the countryside, take photos of local products, people and nature, learn about traditional farm chores and meet extremely hospitable people. Being a local myself I have a local knowledge and I am familiar with herbs, local products and unknown festivals in the region. Full profile ⋅ Leave a Review
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