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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nestled between familiar destinations like Croatia, Italy, Austria and Hungary, there’s a compelling argument that Slovenia could also hold all of the diverse beauty of Eastern Europe – and perhaps ...

Europe is a treasure trove of jaw-dropping landscapes—from sun-drenched Mediterranean shores to snow-kissed Alpine villages—but few spots can steal your breath like Lake Bled in Slovenia. Recently ...

Slovenia's Lake Bled has the feel of an alpine resort – but at a fraction of the cost, says Natalie Paris. Lake Bled, in the foothills of the Julian Alps, has a magical mountain setting and access to ...

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, in the foothills of the Julian Alps, has a magical mountain setting and access to a range of outdoor activities that give it all the appeal of a short break in Switzerland, but without the ...