Picture this: shockingly deep turquoise waters, a tiny island crowned by a medieval church, and a backdrop of majestic mountains. This is Lake Bled, Slovenia, an enchanting place that looks like it ...

Canoeing, hiking, and swimming are all popular activities at Lake Bled. The town of Bled, which is mostly situated on the eastern shore, is a small tourist hub with less than 10,000 residents.

Though you may be tempted to stick to Ljubljana's city limits, you'd miss seeing one of Slovenia's most breathtaking natural wonders: Lake Bled. Located about 35 miles northwest of Ljubljana ...