Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations, with spectacular natural beauty, a fascinating recent history and a spirit of adventure — yet much of it is still ...

I’m quite partial to pretty panoramic. I’ve marched the steps of the Eiffel Tower, fought my way through the throngs atop the Empire State Building and suffered several bouts of vertigo in any of the ...

Lake Bled, Slovenia–The only better way to view Lake Bled than from the ramparts of a castle with a glass of champagne in your hand is to view it naked – but I’ll get to that later. The castle in ...

“This is the end of the world,” said my boyfriend before nudging me out of the car and accelerating into the setting sun. We had chosen Slovenia for spring break; we’d rented a stick shift I couldn’t ...

Would you travel to a new country just to see a lake? I did, and I think it was almost worth the effort. It was a casual conversation with a school buddy that piqued my interest in a lake that is of ...

Though you may be tempted to stick to Ljubljana's city limits, you'd miss seeing one of Slovenia's most breathtaking natural wonders: Lake Bled. Located about 35 miles northwest of Ljubljana, this ...