Cave networks used by medieval knights, sunlit rolling hills filled with family run vineyards and towns atop vast wine cellars – Slovenia’s landscape offers a rich cultural tapestry to explore.

The view across the valley was the perfect excuse to stop my bike and catch a breath. The walled village of Smartno, with the bell tower acting as sentinel, beckoned atop cascading vineyards.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – This month we tried five wines from five countries, including Slovenia. We indulged in a mishmash of sippers and prices. We also tried St. Laurent, a fairly uncommon varietal find.

Then there are the grapes. Long overshadowed by the more well known vintners of neighbouring Italy, Slovenia's wine-makers are among the best in Europe. Dozens of vineyards offer tasting tours ...

If you see a traditional inn, make sure you stop for a tipple of Slovenian wine. Look out for bike-friendly hotels, which display a bicycle symbol showing they offer a variety of cycling services ...

1. Local Cheese Cheese, glorious cheeeeese! Cheese is one way to my heart and the country must have known it. One of the ...

Chris Chetty from the South African Embassy highlighted the significance of such gatherings in fostering diplomatic, trade, and cultural exchanges. Dr Sonja Kreslin of the Slovenian Embassy ...