First time visitors to Slovenia will probably need to change their preconceptions. The principle reasons for this are both geographical and historical. Slovenia borders Italy, Austria, Hungary and the also newly independent Croatia. Western-European influence was, and is, strong. Also, until WW1, Slovenia was part of the rich and powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire under the Hapsburg monarchy.
Slovenes are an industrious and educated people.
B-class roads are generally good but may not be metalled, particularly on less frequented routes. Thus, except on the motorways, Slovenia is not a country you can hurry around in. Unfortunately doing so also limits your choice of routes down through Austria. An evening meal and a bed will cost upwards of ATS 500. It has two drawbacks.