Slovenia Hiking Slovenia is a hiker's paradise. In this small country, you will find over 10,000 km (6,200 miles) of hiking trails. From short strolls in the countryside to multi-day backpacking outings through alpine mountains, hiking in Slovenia is fun for hikers of every skill level. On my recent trip to Slovenia, I went on a beautiful hike in the Kočevje region. This area ... Read Full Article
Get to Know Outdoorsy Slovenia
I have to be honest, Slovenia was not always on my list of places to visit. I simply didn't know much about the country. But, I did end up visiting Slovenia last summer and it completely blew me away. Slovenia is one of the most "outdoorsy" countries in the world, with more than half the land covered in forest, more than 7,000 kilometers of hiking trails, and home to the largest population of ... Read Full Article
Adventures in the Fairy Tale Town of Bled, Slovenia
It looks like a fairy tale. Out of the lake rises a stone staircase. Step delicately over the edge of your rowboat, and mount the stairs. The little island at which you’ve docked barely has enough space for a few trees and your destination: the medieval Church of the Assumption. The solemn peal of a bell and thin iron spire are made even more dramatic by the fact that you are standing in the ... Read Full Article