Although seasoned world travelers may rate Vintgar below some Swiss canyons, the enchanting scenery definitely exceeded my expectations.

There’s few more famous landmarks in Slovenia than lake Bled. But of course, if you ask most Slovenians they will scoff at it --“Tourist trap!” — and praise the nearby Bohinj. Having over a month at our disposal, we went to see both and to attempt to summit Bohinj’s Vogel peak.

Between the emerald green fields, the snowcapped mountains in the background and the clean mountain air, the place is absolutely gorgeous.