From tiny espresso bars to full working roasteries, these are the coffee stops that kept our New Zealand road trip properly caffeinated.

Our slow road trip through Slovenia took us from Piran and Ljubljana to Logar Valley, Lake Bohinj, the Soča Valley and Kranjska Gora. This guide shares our route, how long to stay, worthwhile hikes and practical lessons from the road.

From excellent coffee and freshly baked pastries to creative bagels and generous brunches, these are the breakfast spots we genuinely enjoyed while traveling around New Zealand.

From fresh regional produce and local baking to handmade goods, live music and plenty of good coffee, these are the farmers markets that made our weekends on the road more memorable.