Exploring the Slovenian Countryside

Lake Bled's Otok island.

Slovenia’s beauty is found not so much in its cities, but in its green countryside.  Slovenia has so many beautiful natural wonders, including a lake with an island church, a gorge with blue waters running through, enormous caves with dazzling rock formations, a castle built into the side of a mountain, and the gorgeous Julian Alps.  All of Slovenia’s countryside attractions can easily be visited in a series of road trips.

Ljubljana: Touring Slovenia’s Capital City

Ljubljana's Triple Bridge at night.

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has all the makings of a picturesque European town.  There’s a castle on the hill, a river winding through the city crossed by arched bridges, and colorful art nouveau buildings surrounding open squares.  While Ljubljana is a capital city, the Old Town feels very small and can be explored in a day.