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AfarJul 13, 2026

This New 2,000 Mile Hiking Trail Crosses 6 Countries in Europe

It’s not every day that a thru-hiker gets to test a new trail, especially one that is 2,171 miles long and passes through six countries. But that’s exactly what Lauren Roerick, a Canadian ...

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Wolf TrailTrailTrieste, Italy2,171 miles from Baltic to Adriatic coast
Hel PeninsulaSightHel, Polandbeginning of the Wolf Trail
Słowiński National ParkSightHel, Polandpassed through in Stage 1 of the Wolf Trail
Ambras CastleMuseumInnsbruck, Austrialocated in Innsbruck
Bergisel Ski JumpSightInnsbruck, AustriaOlympic-grade facility in Innsbruck
Triglavski National ParkSightBled, Slovenialocated in Slovenia, part of the final segment
Alpine Association of SloveniaPlaceLjubljana, SloveniaPlaninska zveza Slovenije (PZS) je ena največjih in ena najbolj množičnih nevladnih, prostovoljskih organizacij v…
Alpenverein Hut Reservation SystemPlaceMunich, Germany

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National GeographicJul 12

What is inspiring foodies to flock to Slovenia?

Photograph by Julian Hanton Slovenian chefs themselves have earned an array of accolades, too—all of which is inspiring foodies to flock here and find out what the fuss is about. Perhaps the most ...

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Hiša FrankoRestaurantFeatured in Netflix series Chef's Table; reinvents traditional dishes
Gostilna pri LojzetuRestaurantAt Zemono Manor in Vipava; received four Gault Millau hats
Hiša DenkRestaurantReceived four Gault Millau hats
Ošterija DebeluhRestaurantIn Brežice; received four Gault Millau hats
Mak RestaurantRestaurantIn Maribor; received four Gault Millau hats
StrelecRestaurantIn Ljubljana; received four Gault Millau hats
Ana RošPlaceCharismatic owner of Hiša Franko; reinvented traditional dishes
Valter KramarPlaceOversees Hiša Franko's wine selection; husband of Ana Roš
Soča ValleyNeighborhoodLocation of Hiša Franko
Ernest HemingwayPlaceAllegedly penned A Farewell to Arms at Hiša Franko
Janez BratovžPlaceChef at family-run Ljubljana restaurant JB
JBRestaurantFamily-run Ljubljana restaurant; won international awards
Tomaž KavčičPlaceChef at Zemono Manor in the Vipava Valley
Zemono ManorSightLocation of Tomaž Kavčič's restaurant
Vipava ValleyNeighborhoodLocation of Zemono Manor
BrežiceNeighborhoodIt is the seat of the Municipality of Brežice.
MariborNeighborhoodIt is the seat of the Urban Municipality of Maribor and the Drava Statistical Region.
Chef’s TablePlaceNetflix series that featured Hiša Franko
Soča RiverSightSource of freshly-caught trout for Hiša Franko
Open KitchenFestivalWeekly street-food event in Pogačarjev trg Square
Pogačarjev trg SquareSightLocation of the 'Open Kitchen' food festival
Lipica stud farmSightFamous for white horses bred since the 16th-century
Gault & MillauPlace
KobaridNeighborhood
VipavaNeighborhood
Zgornja KungotaNeighborhood
NetflixPlace
A Farewell to ArmsPlace
Organic GardenRestaurant
Petkovškovo nabrežjeNeighborhood

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The GuardianJul 11

Summer on the Slovenian Riviera

The country’s coastline is one of the shortest in Europe, but it packs a punch with unspoilt nature reserves, vibrant Venetian towns and a thriving foodie scene I’m riding a salt-coloured horse through the Dragonja valley, deep in the green hills of Slovenian Istria. Electric-blue dragonflies zip over the river as we gallop past olive trees and vineyards. The landscape rises steeply in a series…

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Dragonja valleySighthorse riding through hills with olive trees and vineyards
Kmetija MedljanHotelfarm stay with simple rooms near stables, rustic apartments
Saltworks MuseumMuseumlearn about salt pans in former salt-workers' houses
Sečovlje salt pansSightworking salt pans where salt is harvested by hand
PiranNeighborhoodmost beautiful of Slovenia's seaside towns
RostelinRestaurantknown for handmade pasta and raw scallops with truffle
Tartini SquareSightlocation of Benečanka Casa Veneziana, Venetian gothic architecture
Benečanka Casa VenezianaHotelVenetian gothic architecture in Tartini Square
IzolaNeighborhoodlaid-back and vibrant, with artists' workshops
DeGrassi hotelHotelsupremely comfortable base in Izola
Ljubljanska UlicaNeighborhoodstreet bursting with artists' workshops, pink and peach houses
Šavrini hillsSightebike tour through hills planted with vines and trees
KoperRestaurantport city where we stopped for ice-cream
Manzioli wine barRestaurantaperitivo of fresh rosé from local winemaker Zaro
BujolRestaurantfavorite place for mussels and fritto misto
Pier of Tastes food marketMarketmonthly market with Istrian food producers and wines
Gostilna KorteRestaurantserves delights including steak with wild asparagus sauce
solni cvetPlace

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National GeographicJun 27

Visit this secret Slovenian lake for a quiet summer break

Bohinj may sit within Slovenia’s protected Triglav National Park, but it’s not a landscape for distant admiration. It’s built for exploration.

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Triglav National ParkSightPark Bohinj is located within
Lake BledSightCountry's most famous natural landmark
Mount TriglavSightThree-pronged mountain, must ascend to be true Slovenian
Church of St John the BaptistPlace of worship11th-century church at Ribčev Laz
Ribčev LazNeighborhoodMost of the settlement consists of hotels and holiday homes.
Savica waterfallSightWaterfall with two discrete torrents
Koča pri SaviciRestaurantHut by Savica waterfall serving coffee and strudel
Hotel BohinjHotelStylish, timber-hewn hotel near Ribčev Laz
VogarViewpointGentler peak rising in the lake's northwest corner
Stara FužinaNeighborhoodRural hamlet north of the lake

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National GeographicJun 21

Europe's secret lakes—6 destinations without the crowds

The appeal of a lakeside holiday is timeless: morning mist rising from the water, long swims, slow boat rides and mountain silhouettes mirrored on glassy surfaces. Yet many of Europe’s lakes don’t ...

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VogarViewpointBohinj, SloveniaPeak offers spectacular viewpoint for paragliders.
Lake OhridSightOhrid, North MacedoniaAstonishingly clear lake with settlements dating back thousands of years.
Church of St. John at KaneoSightOhrid, North Macedonia13th-century church perched dramatically above the waterline.
Lake BohinjSightBohinj, SloveniaPlacid, crystalline waters fed from encircling mountains.
Savici WaterfallSightBohinj, SloveniaExuberant torrent on the way to Komna Plateau.
Komna PlateauSightBohinj, SloveniaMountain hut offers sunrise views mirrored in the lake.
Ennerdale WaterSightEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomQuiet, isolated glacial lake surrounded by peaks.
YHA Black SailHotelEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomHostel set in glorious isolation at the valley's prow.
Coast-to-CoastTrailEnnerdale Bridge, United KingdomUK's newest national trail threads through the valley.
Lake SaimaaSightLappeenranta, FinlandMosaic of basins, bays, channels, and islands.
Saimaa ringed sealPlaceLappeenranta, FinlandCharismatic yet endangered wildlife; best seen on safari.
Ohrid cityNeighborhoodOhrid, North MacedoniaMaze of cobbled lanes, Ottoman houses, and church-topped viewpoints.
monastery of St NaumSightOhrid, North MacedoniaPeacocks wander grounds; pilgrims queue to visit saint's tomb.
Bay of Bones MuseumMuseumOhrid, North MacedoniaReconstructed prehistoric stilt village over turquoise shallows.
Lake ThunSightThun, SwitzerlandCalm, deep-blue finger of water fed by meltwater.
Eiger, Mönch and JungfrauSightThun, SwitzerlandImposing, snow-capped trident of iconic peaks.
NiesenSightThun, SwitzerlandReached by funicular, summit offers lake views.
Spiez CastleSightThun, Switzerland12th-century castle set on a vineyard-draped peninsula.
Vassivière LakeSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceMan-made lake with densely wooded shores and islands.
Vassivière IslandSightPeyrat-le-Château, FranceIsland in the lake home to art center, chateau, and lighthouse.
International Center of Art and LandscapeMuseumPeyrat-le-Château, France

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 13, 2025

The Coolest Places Around the World From Where You Can Mail a Letter

Send snail mail from high up in the mountains or under the sea at these postal landmarks around the world.

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Eiffel TowerSightParis, FranceTower with a first-level post office.
Port LockroySightGoudier Island, AntarcticaWorld's southernmost post office, museum, penguin colony.
Hideaway IslandSightMele, VanuatuIslet with the world's only underwater post office.
North Everest Base CampSightTingri, ChinaLocation of the world's highest temporary post office.
Dal LakeSightSrinagar, IndiaLake with a floating post office.
Postojna CaveSightPostojna, SloveniaCave system with an underground post office.
MolokaiNeighborhoodHoolehua, United StatesIsland with a post office that mails coconuts.

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