Slovenia is a compact adventure kingdom: row to the island church on Lake Bled, ring the wishing bell, then work through summer toboggan runs, gorge boardwalks at Vintgar and gentle rafting on the emerald Soča. Distances are tiny, prices reasonable and the capital, Ljubljana, has a castle with a funicular. Ice cream by the lake at golden hour rounds off every single day.
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