LJUBLJANA SLOVENIA

Ljubljana! Not one of the easiest words to pronounce but a city that is a definite must-see while in Europe. Tourist typically hit up the major European capitals: Rome, Paris and London. Many forgot that Europe is filled with thousands of other cites that merit a visit. Ljubljana is one of those cities.

Slovenia is perfectly nestled between Croatia, Italy, Austria and Hungary. Ljubljana, being its capital city, is the perfect start to explore other regions in this country or to just get a feel of life in Slovenia. If you're on a budget, the train and bus are reasonably priced if you're coming from one of the neighboring countries. The advantage of Ljubljana being off the beaten path is that it's not as expensive as your other European capital cities. You will find that it's very easy to find reasonably priced lodging, food and transportation.

Like most European cities, getting around the tourist areas is fairly easy. Ljubljana's city center is very pristine. There are a couple of different rivers that flow in and around the city, thus adding to its beauty. Ljubljana Castle is perfectly located overlooking the old town giving you a spectacular vantage point of the city. Relish the time you spend walking around Ljubljana. It has the perfect blend of that old time medieval charm and classic modenness that you're looking to find away from the over crowded tourist traps.