Maribor is that cool, laid-back cousin of Ljubljana that doesn’t try too hard but still manages to impress you at every turn. It’s Slovenia’s second-largest city, but it feels more like a giant, friendly village tucked between the rolling vineyards

Ljubljana is one of those rare European gems that feels like a well-kept secret, even though it’s sitting right in the heart of the continent. It’s a city where dragons guard the bridges, the riverbanks are lined with endless outdoor