Travel guides explore countries, regions and cities in depth and for every budget, with reliable, easy-to-use maps, first-hand recommendations, well-researched background information and thorough, up-to-date coverage of all the sights -- on and off the beaten track. There are more than 230 titles in this classic series covering nearly every country in the world.-- special section on activities such as hiking, skiing, caving, kayaking and windsurfing-- information to savour on Slovenian food and wine-- where to eat and sleep, from the cheap and cheerful to the lap of luxury-- illuminating Slovene language section-- history of the country from Roman times to present-day independence