Bled Island In Slovenia Is Your New Happy Place

Welcome To 'Fairytale Island'

This is Bled Island. It's the only naturally-occurring island in Slovenia, which is that country between Italy and Croatia.

Bled Island is sometimes called Fairytale Island, and it's probably going to be one of your new favorite places.

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As you can see, there is a Baroque church on Bled Island.

People get married there all the time-- tradition says it's good luck if the groom carries his bride up all 99 steps.

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It looks like you could visit Bled Island in any season, at any time of day, and you'd still be totally awestruck.

For example, it's gorgeous in the fall.

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...and at night.

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...and in winter.

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...and in fog.

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Goodbye, beautiful Bled Island!

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