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Lake Bled.

A surprisingly affordable hotel near one of Europe’s most beautiful lakes

Hotels near the Slovenian beauty spot have long been pricey or uninspiring, until this new lodge arrived.

  • Natasha Bazika

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The city straddles the Ljubljanica River.

One of Europe’s prettiest capitals is also one of the quirkiest

Beyond its cobblestone streets, Baroque architecture and photogenic setting, this Slovenian city is full of quirky attractions.

  • Rob McFarland
Emily Gielnik celebrates her opening goal for the Matildas.

Montemurro era begins with a bang as Matildas secure 3-0 victory against Slovenia

The Matildas secured a 3-0 victory over Slovenia in their first friendly match of the winter under newly appointed head coach Joe Montemurro.

  • Billie Eder

Everyone knows Ibiza, but this quaint town has better beaches

Avoid the crowds and head to these five European summer destinations instead.

  • Craig Tansley
Gorizia, Italy

Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe

The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.

  • Justine Costigan
Somewhere and a rainbow – Lake Bled, the island and the alps.

Like a fairytale: Beautiful country still flies under the tourist radar

Tucked between northern Italy and Croatia is sleepy Slovenia, where overcrowding is not an issue despite its outstanding natural beauty and rich cultural traditions.

  • Julie Miller
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Isola Bella, an island of Lake Maggiore in northern Italy.

Visit showstopping grand gardens on this joyous botanical odyssey

This tour of the Italian Lakes, Slovenia and the Croatian Islands explores formal gardens and arboretums, as well as places of incomparable natural beauty.

  • Julie Miller
Russian President Vladimir Putin, foreground right, walks with released Russian prisoners and relatives upon their arrival at the Vnukovo government airport outside Moscow, Russia.

Spies’ children ‘didn’t know they were Russian’ until they arrived in Moscow for prisoner swap

Vladimir Putin wiped tears from the face of the daughter of two sleeper agents and greeted them – in Spanish.

  • Joe Barnes
Batu Cave houses a Hindu temple, statues and frescoes.

What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures

Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.

  • Brian Johnston
Khinkali, phali, chahokhbili, lobio, cheese and eggplant rolls: Georgia is one of the great food and wine destinations.

The world’s most underrated countries for food

If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.

  • Ben Groundwater