The lands that are currently in Slovenia have at times belonged to numerous states and empires. Before Slovenia finally achieved independence, parts of the country were in the Roman Empire, the ...

Looking for a luxury weekend that won’t break the bank? You need look no further than Ljubljana. Within easy reach from the UK for a short haul holiday, the quaint and quiet capital of Slovenia ...

“Isn't that near Russia?”, “Why would you do that?”, and the occasional and incredulous, “What?!” These are just a few of the dumbfounded questions I hear when I tell people that I’m moving to ...

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 ...

Alex Crevar is a freelance journalist and regular contributor to New York Times Travel. He has lived in and covered the Western Balkans for 25 years. A lifetime in travel has passed since Ljubljana ...