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The great thing about living in the north of Italy is that we are near other countries, and so that makes life twice as good!   Croatia, Slovenia and Austria are within a few hours drive and so they make for a fun weekend. Slovenia on right, Austria left, Italy Below This past weekend a friend, who is a complete expert in beer suggested we meet at a big beer festival in Slovenia.   Knowing the tasty food, the scenery and the beer would be great we signed on.   Unfortunately our friend encountered a problem and could not go.   We decided to skip the beerfest and explore the area around Gorizia.   This is the area of the battle lines for the First World War,  "The Great War "as Italians call it.   Buildings Are Also Different The scenery changes a bit when you enter Slovenia.   We   both agreed that it is more green and open, seemingly less crowded.   Even though the countries are neighbors, and their foods seem close, they are a bit different.   There is les