May 2026 A Heartwarming Journey Through Prlekija We just got back from scouting out the Prlekija region, and since it was the very first time visiting for both of us, we didn't really know what to expect—but we fell absolutely in love with this place. The whole trip...
SCOUTS: Muna and Klemen
May 2026
A Heartwarming Journey Through Prlekija
We just got back from scouting out the Prlekija region, and since it was the very first time visiting for both of us, we didn’t really know what to expect—but we fell absolutely in love with this place. The whole trip honestly felt like visiting old friends rather than just being tourists; the hospitality here is unmatched, and everyone treated us like family from the moment we arrived.
We stayed at the gorgeous Štuhec homestead, which was the perfect base for our two days of adventures. Right on the property, we got to see their local cika cattle, but what completely blew us away were the Slovenian working horses—they are massive and impressive, and we even got to pet them!
We spent our first day exploring the rich history and flavors of the area, starting with a tour of the old school in Stara Gora, which serves as an ethnological museum packed with historical items like old working tools, furniture, and plates from everyday life in the past. Right next to it, we saw the beautiful historic church that houses the second oldest organ in Slovenia. From there, we visited the Belšak oil mill to learn how they press that incredible “black gold” pumpkin seed oil, and they let us try everything—from three different oils and their pumpkin pesto to a delicious rolled cake made with the oil.
After a long day of adventuring, we were given private use of the homestead’s sauna and jacuzzi for three hours.
The next day, we drove through the greenest, most peaceful hills up to Lake Blaguš, where we enjoyed a little walk next to the lake and later had a traditional Slovenian meal of Kranjska klobasa and sour cabbage, topped off with gibanica, the famous local dessert which is an absolute must-have!
We ended our trip at the most iconic landmark in the region: the only wooden windmill in Slovenia. Right inside the windmill, we had an amazing picnic filled with locally produced delicacies like salami, ham, local cheese, fresh bread, apple wine, fresh grape juice, and even chocolate made from local ingredients!
If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing getaway filled with stunning nature, the best farm-to-table food you’ll ever taste, and people who will genuinely warm your heart, you absolutely have to visit Prlekija!
Muna Baeg (South Korea) & Klemen Sutar (Slovenia)
Photos by: Muna & Klemen