Of course we had to "cave" and visit both of them on our drive back to Italy!

Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia 
and 
most of the city center is car-free. 
You will find an array of museums, clothing stores, cafes, and markets.

Without the buzzing of cars, 
there seems to be a more relaxing atmosphere 
of people going about their daily lives.

After breakfast we hopped on the motorway with our vignette stuck in the windshield. 
--- you need a vignette for driving in Slovenia. 

Where We Stayed
Ljubljana offered a central location, had more pet-friendly accommodations, and it was much cheaper than staying in Bled. Our bed and breakfast was located on the northwest side of Ljubljana, which provided easy access to Lake Bled.

Things To Do
There is more to Slovenia than its capital and famous Lake Bled. Those coming from the south will pass right by Postojna Cave, the most visited tourist attraction in Slovenia. For a less touristy cave experience, there is also Skocjan Caves nearby.