Beautiful alpine lakes, caves, and a green, walkable capital

Slovenia has beautiful alpine lakes, caves, and a green, walkable capital. You should go if: You want mountains, lakes and coast in a country you can cross in a few hours You like outdoor activities and clean, uncrowded places You enjoy small-town food and local wine Must-visit places: Ljubljana: A car-free old town, the Triple Bridge and a hilltop castle Lake Bled: A church island, a clifftop castle and cream cake Lake Bohinj and Triglav National Park: Quieter alpine scenery Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle: A cave train and a castle built into a cliff Piran: A Venetian-style harbor on the Adriatic Must-try foods: Kremna rezina: The Bled cream cake Potica: Rolled nut cake Jota and štruklji Kranjska klobasa sausage and Teran wine Fun facts: About 60 percent of the country is forest. Ljubljana was European Green Capital in 2016. Beekeeping is a national tradition, and Slovenia pushed for the UN's World Bee Day. Logistics: Best time: May to September Currency: Euro Getting around: Buses and trains are fine; a car makes the Alps easier Tipping: Round up or about 10 percent Entry: Schengen Area; motorways need a vignette Must-learn phrases: Hello: Dober dan Please: Prosim Thank you: Hvala Excuse me: Oprostite How much is it?: Koliko stane? Cheers!: Na zdravje!