Lake Bled, Slovenia–The only better way to view Lake Bled than from the ramparts of a castle with a glass of champagne in your hand is to view it naked – but I’ll get to that later. The castle in ...

Perched dramatically on a cliff, Bled Castle overlooks the serene turquoise waters of Lake Bled in Upper Carniola. In the distance, the iconic island church rises gently from the lake, surrounded by ...

Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations with spectacular natural beauty, a fascinating recent history, and a spirit of adventure — yet much of it is still ...

Though you may be tempted to stick to Ljubljana's city limits, you'd miss seeing one of Slovenia's most breathtaking natural wonders: Lake Bled. Located about 35 miles northwest of Ljubljana, this ...

We are in a bar, a glass of beer each on our table, gazing at the still waters of the lake. The pine-covered slopes of the mountains surround us, rising from the lake shores high up to the cloudless ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. Nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by rolling hills, ...

Europe is a treasure trove of jaw-dropping landscapes—from sun-drenched Mediterranean shores to snow-kissed Alpine villages—but few spots can steal your breath like Lake Bled in Slovenia. Recently ...

Lake Bled, in the foothills of the Julian Alps, has a magical mountain setting and access to a range of outdoor activities that give it all the appeal of a short break in Switzerland, but without the ...

I’m quite partial to pretty panoramic. I’ve marched the steps of the Eiffel Tower, fought my way through the throngs atop the Empire State Building and suffered several bouts of vertigo in any of the ...