Help me decide, urgently...Italy, Slovenia...Cornwall!?

[danllama]

Hi chaps, I had a holiday plan in place but it's fallen to pieces this week. So rather than cancel the time off, I want to go somewhere solo for a week. I've narrowed it down to these three places but I'm finding it very hard to decide and flights etc are dwindling.

So, Cornwall. Obviously the cheapest option, I can drive my own car, no language troubles, very pretty, but weather is not guaranteed. I love this part of England and it's been a long time since I've been.

Italy...Naples? Turin? Little drive to Como/Garda? Quite an expensive option but is it worth it and where would be best to go?

Slovenia...Looks absolutely stunning and I've had it in mind for a while. I adore Austria and it looks very similar, especially around the North region where you're only a short drive from Klagenfurt etc. But is it a good place to travel solo? Will anything catch me out? I imagine the language barrier will be noticeable.

Slovenia and Italy are pushing my budget but can you persuade me to either please? I'd really like to go abroad.

Thanks PHers! Would ideally like to book by tonight!

ETA: Wildcard - Switzerland? Basel, drive on to somewhere?

[danllama]

Thanks chaps, I really appreciate the advice I'm still no closer to deciding really, I've hovered over the buy button a few times on flights to Ljubljana and then held off. I very much like the idea of going down to the Amalfi in a Fiat 500 and taking it all in. But Slovenia looks equally beautiful, some of the roads and lakes in the north are said to be brilliant.

Anyway, i'm going to mull it over while I make dinner, and hopefully come to a decision.

TBH, the flights to Slovenia are more than double of those to Italy which is a shame as I think if they were the same that's where I'd be going.

Most of my time will be hopefully hiking as I'm not one to sit on a beach/by a pool, I like to go out with my camera and find nice views.

Lake Como is looking appealing, seems to be lots to explore, and easy trains/buses to Switzerland for day trips. I could fly in to Milan and drive to the Lake and set up base. I'm wondering if Monza Circuit is open to visitors on weekdays? Would be one to tick off the bucket list!

On the other hand, I could set up base near Ljubljana and easily drive around the country to anywhere I fancy exploring.

Truly a first world problem but so frustrating.

p.s. I did look at inghams and crystal lakes, thank you for that, but nothing cheap at the moment. Kranjska Gora is a bit too North i think, I'd like to be below Triglav and maybe visit Trieste.

Edited by danllama on Wednesday 27th July 19:47

[danllama]

Thanks for that, but Italy will have to wait for now I think, I've just booked flights to Ljubljana, now exploring AirBnB for a place to situate myself. I have no need for 4 star hotels etc as I'll be out nearly all of the time exploring with my camera. I'm sure i've made the right choice as excitement is now rushing through me and I can't wait to get there. This time next week i'll be packing

I am thinking North-West, then I can easily access Italy too if I really want to, well Trieste was already on my list. I'll update as I find somewhere

So this is now a 'where is a must see in Slovenia' thread

[danllama]

Thanks chaps, I'll definitely be taking in Bohinj, Bled, and as much as Triglav as I can. And yes I will definitely spend some time near the Italian border, the little towns on the Adriatic coast look amazing.

I've decided to spend the first two nights in Ljubljana as it's a bit silly not to enjoy the old city for a bit, and then onwards to the North, looking at hotels/hostels etc now and it's shaping up nicely

Apparently there are some nice roads around the Soca valley (Bovec?) so I'll take that route

Please keep ideas coming.

And thanks for the advice on Italy, I read similar from a few people and helped me decide not to go. I'll save Italy for Spring/Autumn.