“We’ve just returned from leading a 12-day tour of our homeland, Slovenia, and we can honestly say, it left an imprint on all of us. We knew it would be a special journey, but we hadn’t expected it to be quite so moving—for us and for our guests.” Tina and Sašo reflect on what makes Slovenia Europe’s best kept secret.

When we set out for the Azores, we expected the “Hawaii of Europe:” volcanic landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and lush green hills. What we found was something far more layered: a chain of islands with a rhythm all their own, shaped by their volcanic heart and Atlantic soul. Here’s everything we saw, tasted, and learned along the way.