Tiny Slovenia — with just two million people — is one of Europe's most unexpectedly delightful destinations. Located where the Germanic, Mediterranean, and Slavic worlds come together, Slovenia has a unique appeal. | Rick Steves' Europe

Few cities can match the over-the-top romance and Old World charm...and tourist crowds of Prague. But this fun, historic city is popular for good reason: It’s the only Central European capital to escape the bombing of the last century’s wars, and it’s one of the Continent’s best-preserved cities. A good way to introduce yourself to the city, its layered past, and its resilient people is with a walk across town, starting on lively, urban Wenceslas Square, weaving through the atmospheric Old Town,