In between two buildings in Ljubljana, medieval tunnel to nowhere.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

A wonderful museum dedicated to the local straw hat industry.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

The monument honors the mountaineers who were part of Europe’s best anti-Nazi forces.

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.

Slovenia's first mosque is a striking mix of Islamic and modernist architecture.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

A beautiful drive through the foot of the Alps traces the path of 15th-century Turkish raids.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

A small self-proclaimed micro-state located on a piece of disputed territory between Croatia and Serbia, near Liberland.

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.

Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

A unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia—a very different time in Croatian history.