I am a Canadian who came to Slovenia on a holiday back in 2007 and feel in love with the beauty of the Soca Valley. When I returned to London where I was living at the time, I decided that there had to be more to life than working 9 to 5 marketing a law firm. And spurred on by numerous property development programs I decided that I would be the one person alive who could move to a foreign country where I didn't speak the language and renovate a dilapidated house into a bed and breakfast without too much hassle, bearing in mind I had no DIY experience whatsoever. Need we say things didn't go as planned but after two years I was able to transform a total ruin into a very liveable three bedroom house, in the lovely village of Ciginj, which is available for renting on this site. Shortly after I finished renovating this house, a property in Kobarid became available and I decided to sell my house in Ciginj to a guest who stayed in the house and loved it and turn my hand at another renovation project. Two years later, my vision was realised and Hemingway House is now open for business. Along the way, I've made numerous great friends over here, improved my knowledge on how to renovate stone houses as well as the art of plastering, tiling, painting and whole host of other DIY skills. I am currently working on another property up in the picturesque village of Livek, which overlooks the Soca Valley, just above Kobarid. With any luck, amagnificent farmhouse with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a massive open planned kitchen /living area, with a 45sqm terrace with a fantastic view of Krn will be available for rent in Spring 2013. I am living proof that you can realise your dream if you have the stupidity, courage and determination to see it through.