Slovenia
This town’s unique fountain made us immediately pull off the highway
My new husband spots a road sign for this fountain and makes a sharp right turn off the highway. The attraction? The fountain pours not water, but beer.
- Natasha Bazika
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
A surprisingly affordable hotel near one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes
Hotels near the Slovenian beauty spot have long been pricey or uninspiring, until this new lodge arrived.
- Natasha Bazika
One of Europe’s prettiest capitals is also one of the quirkiest
Beyond its cobblestone streets, Baroque architecture and photogenic setting, this Slovenian city is full of quirky attractions.
- Rob McFarland
Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe
The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.
- Justine Costigan
Like a fairytale: Beautiful country still flies under the tourist radar
Tucked between northern Italy and Croatia is sleepy Slovenia, where overcrowding is not an issue despite its outstanding natural beauty and rich cultural traditions.
- Julie Miller
Visit showstopping grand gardens on this joyous botanical odyssey
This tour of the Italian Lakes, Slovenia and the Croatian Islands explores formal gardens and arboretums, as well as places of incomparable natural beauty.
- Julie Miller
What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures
Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.
- Brian Johnston
The world’s most underrated countries for food
If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.
- Ben Groundwater
The epic European hiking trail hardly anyone knows about
Never before have I encountered such an astonishing diversity of terrain and panoramas on one trip.
- Rob McFarland
From tinsel-free towns to white Christmas: Top places to go in December
The experience of a winter Christmas entices many overseas at this time of year, but you’ll find plenty of other reasons to travel in December.
- Brian Johnston