Tjasa Janovljak

Ljubljana

Spotter since 2008

About me

About me
My biggest passion is learning about the world, then capturing its moments with my photo camera and teaching others about that. I do this mostly as a writer of my blog and a contributor for a few other (online and offline) publications and as a tourist guide. My favourite tours in Ljubljana are the food tour, the wine tour and the Deadly tour, which at the end is not deadly at all, it is just a tour at Ljubljana cemetery. At the moment I am designing a tour called Ilovit, which I think will also be one of my favourite tours, because it takes visitors out of the medieval centre to the park Tivoli (the name!) and the so-called Flowery hill. Food and wine are always fun, but the last two mentioned walks are out of the usual and open up new views of our capital.

My photographs are mostly for articles, but I did publish a series of postcards, and lately, I am practicing a bit of art with hand pressing and thus re-making the photographs into unique prints.

Why Ljubljana?
I see Ljubljana as a charming little city, trying to have everything that other European capitals have. Still trying, that's why Ljubljana is different.

What I really like about Ljubljana is that it is a biker-friendly and has quite a lot of green areas.

Another thing I love about this city is its alternative scene that emerged here which I think is quite a phenomenon for such a small place.

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My spots (27)

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Vinska klet Brataševec–Trošt – Liters good wine

"Vinska klet Brataševec–Trošt" Ljublana is a wine shop that stores wines from the Vipava valley in south Slovenia that you can buy as well as taste there.

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Bars

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 7, 2025
Botanical-Garden

Botanical Garden – Relax max

The "Botanical Garden" in Ljubljana (200 years old) is a peaceful place that still attracts nature lovers and seekers of quiet. I like bringing dates here!

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Relaxing

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
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POT – The green ring

"POT" ('path') in Ljubljana is a 33km long path that crosses today's urban area and used to be barbwire in WWII. What used to separate, now connects...

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Relaxing

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
Drama

Drama – Dramatic coffee place

"Drama" in Ljubljana, or SNG Drama, is a true gem of a cafe. Located in the beautiful National Theater, I love its art nouveau entrance and tea...

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Coffee & tea

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
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Radha Govinda – Vegetarian paradise

"Radha Govinda" is a vegetarian restaurant in Ljubljana run by the local Hare Krishna community. You pay by weight, and even dogs are welcome!

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Restaurants

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
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Hippodrome Stožice – Only fools and horses?

"Hippodrome Stožice" Ljubljana was once a horse racecourse stadium, but now accommodates a bar and spectacular events throughout history until today...

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Relaxing

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
Dobra-Vaga

Dobra Vaga – Don't be cheap!

"Dobra Vaga" in Ljubljana is an art shop/gallery where you can buy art by the kilogram. I love that they have 'artists of the month', guaranteeing variety.

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Art & culture

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025
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Azil Bookshop Café New Square – Brain asylum

"Azil Bookshop Café New Square" Ljubljana is a bookstore and café in one that offers a truly cozy atmosphere where I can smell the knowledge in the shelves.

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea
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Shopping

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Tjasa

Janovljak

Feb 1, 2025

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