Take Me Back to...Slovenia?

If you could tap the heels of your hiking boots three times and magically appear anywhere in the world...where would you go? Chances are, not Kansas. But Slovenia? Who goes to Slovenia??


Truth is, hardly anyone. It's untraveled. Defines off the beaten path. Which is the magic of it. And exactly why The Wayfarers has decided to add it to their roster as their newest walking destination for 2007.

So what's it got to offer, you ask, besides its remote appeal and lots of words you can't pronounce (what's with all the words with three consonants in a row)?

Hmmm, where do we start? Can't explain the consonants--sorry--but depending on where exactly your time-warp lands you, you could find yourself peering at your reflection in a glassy fjord-like lake, or winding your way through an intricate underground cave.

You might pop up in a lush valley--no fences, no signs, just you and a meadow of exploding flowers. Or you may land in Ljubljana (good luck pronouncing that one), Slovenia's capitol and architectural marvel of bridges, parks, churches and buildings in the Baroque, Renaissance and Neo-Classical styles. You may find yourself sipping afternoon tea on the terrace of Bled Castle, meandering the Julian Alps or sampling your first Slovenian wine...

...Enough said?

By now you've probably Googled 'map of Europe' to remind yourself where, exactly, Slovenia lives on the globe (don't worry, I had to do that too)...and you're probably wondering 'How do I get there? What do I bring?' It's simple. Okay, not as simple as tapping your heels, but hardly more difficult than making a quick call and throwing your hiking boots and a camera in a bag.

Sorry folks, Toto stays home.