You will, no doubt, recall that long ago time (2006, I mean) when everyone thought Slovenia was about to catch on. Sure, it was a great place, especially on magical summer evenings in the capital, ...

My kayak cuts through the Ljubljanica’s bottle-green waters. On its right bank, the Central Market is in full swing: vats bubble with fermenting sauerkraut, ice-filled buckets shine with Adriatic sea ...

As a picturesque city in the heart of Europe, Ljubljana sometimes gets overlooked by travelers heading to Austria, Croatia, or Italy. But this Slovenian city, which is the country’s capital, has so ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills, ...

Cars once clogged the center of Ljubljana, Slovenia, but now it’s mostly devoted to pedestrians and cyclists. New parks took over parking lots and public transportation improved. Ljubljana’s efforts ...

Don’t get me wrong, the big capitals of Europe like Paris, Madrid, and Rome, are great. But they’re also big and quite crowded. If you’re looking for that quintessential European vibe without all the ...

Tiny Slovenia -- wedged between the Alps and the Adriatic -- is one of Eastern Europe's most unexpectedly delightful destinations. Located where the Germanic, Mediterranean and Slavic worlds come ...

In the Slovenian capital, a car-free center, historic architecture, lots of green space and riverbanks lined with cafes, pubs and boutiques. Related Article A decade ago, after generations of ...