Lake Bled, Slovenia

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Beach holidays are amazing, don’t get me wrong – but there’s nothing quite like a city break.

Strolling cobbled streets, gazing upon historic architecture, spending your days wandering from cafe to restaurant to bar, with museums, parks, galleries, and maybe some shopping in between… that’s paradise.

If you’re looking to do some off-peak-season exploring in the coming months, here are three hidden gems that should be top of your travel wish list.

1) Ljubljana, Slovenia

Small enough to cover loads of ground on foot, but big enough to contain heaps of places to eat by the river, drink Slovenian wine, and learn about local culture, Ljubljana makes for a downright beautiful city break.

If you get a chance, definitely make the day trip to Lake Bled – the views over Bled Island are like something out of a fairy tale, so a day spent strolling around the lake and........

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