Slovenia: Julian Alps and Soca River Valley

Published: Oct. 26, 2011, 3 p.m.

b"This northwestern corner of Slovenia is busy with visitors both winter and summer. The Julian Alps, laced with hiking paths and alpine villages, and the milky-blue So\\u010da River flowing down into the peaceful valley below offer plenty of diversions for nature-lovers. This terrain also has a terrible war history\\u2014it was the So\\u010da Front during World War I; a nearby museum tells the story. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."