Puppets Accordion Emus and J’s | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A family of eight dives into the whimsical, fairy-tale charm of Ljubljana, Slovenia—a tiny city bursting with puppets, accordion music, and a quirky obsession with the letter J. From emu-wielding street performers to clock towers that pop out puppets every hour, the trip is packed with surreal, joyful moments. Travel guru Rick Steves’ philosophy of immersive culture shines through as they uncover hidden gems like a church rumored to hold saintly bones—and a brother-in-law’s song about them. History weaves in too: Lake Bled’s strict rowing traditions and Alpine adventures featuring mythical…