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  She also found the city very walkable and the public transportation across the country reliable and extensive. For those looking to join up with like-minded travelers, she recommends Ljubljanayum Food Tours and Food Tour Ljubljana. Whether grouped or solo, she says travelers must order a buckwheat walnut štruklji, a filled dough treats, from Moji Štruklji, which she says is "one of the best desserts ever", and try the world-renowned gelato at Cacao. As an avid hiker, Ramsdell came to Slovenia specifically to explore the vast outdoors and alpine mountains across the country and found they offered an ideal mix of solitude and safety. "While I often felt like I was in the wilderness, I also always knew a town was nearby if some kind of emergency were to come up," said Ramsdell. "I didn't feel totally alone, which provides peace of mind." She recommends visitors stop by the turquoise Soča River, which is on the western side of the country close to the Italian border and was a filming location for the Chronicles of Narnia. While hikers can enjoy peaceful walks along the water, even those traveling by car can pull over to explore the high-hanging pedestrian suspension bridges over the river.