ip07082001-excursion_slo_istria

An upgrade to deposit ip07021402-izlet_slo_istria. We are seeking a local tourist agency located in the Slovenian part of Istria for a business venture. We have designed a new local excursion for tourists called the "Slavnik Hiking Trail". It is aimed at tourists staying in accommodation in Slovenian Istria. A local tourist agency will take over the organisation and advertising of the excursion, organise the sales network and have run the bookings centre. All tourist agencies in Slovenian Istria will be able to sell the excursion in collaboration with the designated agency. We have already had several "trial runs" of the excursion. The excursion begins and ends in Piran. I would personally take part in the first excursions in order to help make further improvements to organisation. Detailed documentation relating to the excursion has been prepared and we would like to carry out the first commercial excursion in early September 2007.

ip07080201_children_strawberries

Activity day designed for Year 1–3 primary school children, in line with the curriculum. The activities are adapted for the age group and for the most part take place in the country, in the fresh air and a tranquil environment. They are led by a local guide and last 180 minutes. The children learn about the geographical features of the eastern part of the Ljubljana region and get to know natural and cultural heritage and village "characters". Activities include finding the dragon's footprints, solving tasks and crosswords, doing jigsaws, making paper flowers and sampling farmhouse specialities. All of this is accompanied by the tale of the Land of Strawberries, which ends at the highest point in the urban municipality of Ljubljana, in Janče, where there is a wonderful view over the Julian Alps, the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Pohorje Massif.

We would like to develop the project to make it suitable for families too. We are seeking co-financers.

ip07080104_stamps of slovenia

This idea is offered free of charge: A journey through Slovenia following motifs from Slovenian postage stamps. Motifs from postage stamps are the basis of the programme. The written programme includes a specific stamp describing places, events, peoples, sights, food, ethnological items, anniversaries. The stamps are the basis for the stories that lead us on an excursion lasting several days. The written programme also includes the stamps and their description.

The stamp commemorating Slovenian Independence is the basis for a description of history and a cue to visit all of Plečnik's works. The stamp commemorating 900 years of boat races on the river Ljubljanica is the cue to visit the river and take a boat trip. A stamp showing a reproduction of Rihard Jakopič's painting Among the Birches is the cue for a visit to the National Gallery. The stamp showing a traditional Škofjeloški kruhek (a decorative pastry made from rye flour and honey shaped in a carved wooden mould) is an excuse to visit Škofja Loka and see a gingerbread maker at work, etc.

ip07080103_grape_harvesting

This idea is offered free of charge: organisation of grape harvesting in a privately owned vineyard. The grape harvesting is organised in an old-fashioned, ethnologically interesting way without using modern appliances. Pressing the grapes is done using an old wooden press. The harvesting includes a gastronomic event with typical dishes. It is also possible to start the event with the symbolic hoisting into position of a new wind rattle (to scare away the birds) and to prepare a special presentation brochure about this characteristic feature of Slovenia's vineyards.

ip07080102_personalised_postcard

This idea is offered free of charge: Using a digital camera, a laptop with suitable software and a compact printer (e.g. a Canon Selphy) we make personalised postcards with the tourist's chosen image and wording. The back of the paper for printing in the Canon printer is pre-printed in postcard format.

We can also send the photograph to an e-mail address or store it on a USB flash drive. A USB flash drive can also be used to store information about the tourist destination together with photographs for own use. The name of the tourist organisation is printed on the case of the USB flash drive.

ip07080101_town_coin

This idea is offered free of charge: We make a negative of the coat of arms of a town or other motif. A person dressed as a blacksmith uses a simple tool to "strike" a coin bearing the coat of arms and then formally presents it (sells it) to the tourist. The tourist will also receive a document containing a brief history of the town and a description of the motif on the coin. The coin-maker (blacksmith) is dressed as a craftsmen. Writing materials are also offered. We can also sell other tourist products that suit the context.