Slovenia is a small country sandwiched between Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Austria. Though many tourists typically flock to these neighboring countries, Slovenia seemed blissfully less crowded when I visited.
There’s also so much to see and do there. For starters, there’s the postcard-perfect Lake Bled, with an idyllic church on an island in the middle of the water. Lake Bohinj is also nearby, which I found to be even more beautiful.
The capital city, Ljubljana, is charming, as well, with a castle on the hill, a meandering river through town, pedestrian markets, and a dragon as the city mascot.
Elsewhere in Slovenia, you can find everything from gorges and caves to waterfalls, vineyards, and beaches.
