Ok, so, here's the thing. My food tours will still be ongoing but I am switching from being a business owner to yet another year of trying to be a good new mom. (I hope I kinda did that with my first kid?) 2020 has been a trip like none before and 2021 doesn't seem to be sparing me crazy experiences either. So from now on till about a year later, my tours will be run by my fabulous friends from @ljubljanaguides. And I'll be momming. Thank you all for everything in the past 7 years and... who knows, I'll see you in 2022. Take care and all the love, truly. Iva #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #foodtourism #ljubljana #slovenia

🐝It's world bee day (Slovenia was its generator) and this is a woodden bee I keep on my balcony for my kid's entertainment. We also watch bees intensly (as is everything at 2 years of age) in the fields. And we don't forget to indulge in honey every day. Slovenia truly is a bee and honey heaven. I wish you a bee-utiful day and keep it sweet! 🐝#ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodie #worldbeeday #svetovnidancebel #beesarecool

Ljubljana life is (almost) back! Yep, from today on bars and restaurants can again serve their guests at their patios. Of course restrictions apply and they're not viable for every business (hence not all of our favorite places are open), but point is: you can have your coffee in the sun and drink it too! Small victories. Let's rejoice. 🍷🤸‍♀️ #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodie #mondaymotivation #ljubljanafoodieguide

🍓Do you know what season it is? (Beside the pandemic.) It's spring aka strawberry season. 🍓We are lucky in Slovenia to have tons of fresh local juicy berries and they're getting sweeter by the week. I got these at the main farmers market from a farm I love working with also on our food tours, and had picnic with them at the @ljubljanacastle. Not too bad for a jobless Thursday while being a 300% mom and housewife😁😁 #ljubljana #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljanafood #sloveniafoodexperience #sloveniafoodguide #springvibes

What's missing here? 🤔 Hint: Ljubljana, sunny Friday... Anyone thought of @odprtakuhna? Yep, we all did. Let's hope it resumes soon. Stay safe. #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodie #odprtakuhna #weekendmood #sunnyday

Hey Ljubljana! Why you so empty? I wandered the streets of the old town today with my family. It's actually one of the most deserted spots in town so social distancing par excellence! It's still pretty, even though it feels soulless. Ljubljana people are its soul. And by this, I also mean foreign visitors. Whoever loves wandering the streets like I do. Who wants to bet when it will be lively again? Stay safe. #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #visitljubljana #dreamnowvisitlater

Dear all. It's quite unusual for me but I almost have no words. Due to coronavirus situation in Slovenia (epidemic) my LjubljanaYum food tours are suspended till further notice. And with that my life as I have known it too. Food tours are (or have been?) my life and I've created them out of sheer love and passion for Ljubljana and its food. And now, after almost 7 years, I am left without any guest to show them the yummy side of the Alps. As a private business owner I am aware of all the perils such a venture might bring (eg. businesses collapsing), but this is something quite different, quite unimaginable. It is not just about me being out of business, it's pretty much everybody in the service industry - your hair stylist, your favorite bar, your hole-in-the-wall noodle place, your kindergarten, your cool neighbor the pilot, a lot of people. What happens next? I have no idea. What I do know, however, is that because of you I was able to keep my business alive and this is something I cannot thank you enough. For trusting me, us, to guide you through Ljubljana (and beyond), to make my dreams of establishing this business come true, to even come back because of us. For that I am forever grateful. And I have, with grave hearts, another favor to ask you. Currently I am facing not only an uncertain future but also bills that have to be paid now (I am a mom of a toddler, if not anything else), so even though you've already showed us your support by booking our tours, you can additionally do so with donations over at PayPal.Me/ljubljanayum if you wish. Totally by choice. Not mandatory. To conclude with, I hope to inform you again with some brighter news and we'll all be loving Ljubljana foodie scene together soon. Let's trust in this. And I wish everybody out there who's going through the same - we got this. Stay safe. Much love. Iva (Photo by my dear friend @mankica, another one biting the dust)

Here's to love: for Italian food (like this divine lasagna from @rawpastafrescabar), for our guests, for all foodies out there, for women, and for the upcoming "Slovenian valentine's" gregorjevo (March 12). It's for those who are affected by coronavirus and to everyone to remain safe. We love you all. #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodie #mondaymotivation #ljubljanafoodieguide

Pork brawn and red beet soup, anyone? Certainly for those at our food tours! What might look like the food of our grandparents definitely is having a comeback on today's menus. Who's coming with us? 🙋‍♀️#mondaymotivation #ljubljanafoodieguide #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodie

Sorry, guys, the carnival is over and now lent begins... Or not. In case you side with the latter, we've prepared a new blog post with detailed list of foodie places beyond downtown, this time in Vič. You already know our regular pit stop @la.ganache.2005 but have you been to @hoodburgerofficial, @artbreadbakery, Čad, @harfarestavracija, @sputniksvetovnakavarna, @trappa_pizza, Legiša, Pri žabarju, @brokenbones.si, @azur_tratorija too? High time you go! Link in bio. #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljana #ljubljanafoodieguide #ljubljanarestaurants

Ok, we know: it's all about #donuts these days around Carnival. BUT! Look at these beauties we found today at @la.ganache.2005. It's ok to cheat with them, right?🤔 Ps: Chef Naser mentioned something about a #cronut... 🥐🍩 #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljanafood #pust2020 #krofi #bestinljubljana #croissant #frenchpatisserie

Would you? 🍩 We did and during carnival time you should too - eat the best donuts in Ljubljana. Unsure where? It's your lucky day: click on the link in bio and read our list of venues for best #Ljubljana #donuts! #ljubljananjam #ljubljanayum #ljubljanafood #pust2020 #krofi #bestinljubljana