Slovenia was involved for just 10 days in the conflict involving the former Yugoslavia after it declared independence in 1991. Today, Slovenia enjoys a very high level of political, economic and social stability. Most of the country is linked by motorway and other roads are good. Get a Green Card from your Insurer. Headlights must be on even during daylight hours.
Food is excellent, original but also with both Austrian and Italian influences.
On the coast excellent fish including shellfish and Adriatic Blue, Dentex etc. There is a food movement trend started recently in Slovenia called The Slow Food Dinner. There are normally 8 or more courses with the emphasis on using local produce with old style recipes and taking time over the meal, different wine with each course. Wines are good and are winning awards in Europe. Many farms produce their own version of chardonnay.