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The Ljubljana Podcast

Noah Charney, Urska Charney

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This is The Ljubljana podcast, hosted by Slovenia's most enthusiastic expat resident, American professor and best-selling author and Slovenia's Ambassador of Tourism, Noah Charney. Noah hosts the award-winning official podcast for the Slovenian Tourist Organization, "Feel Slovenia," and the official podcast for Bled, "The Bled Podcast" and is the author of Slovenology: Living and Traveling in the World's Best Country" and "Bledology" among more than 20 books. This podcast covers Ljubljana an ...
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Welcome and dobrodošli to Feel Slovenia the podcast, the official podcast of the Slovenian Tourist Board and gold winner of the international Golden City Gate Award. In each episode, your host, Dr Noah Charney, will explore what he has called “the world’s best country:” meeting locals, traveling, eating and getting to know the very best of Slovenia. Where should you go when visiting Slovenia? What should you be sure to do, see, eat and experience? Join us for the ultimate insider’s guide to ...
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The Bled Podcast: Is This the Most Beautiful Place on Earth? brings you the wonders of Bled, Slovenia. Hosted by award-winning presenter Noah Charney, each episode introduces the places, people, foods, history and experiences in and around Lake Bled. It's everything you'll need to know to plan the perfect holiday. Is this the most beautiful place on Earth? There's only one way to find out...
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THE SECRET HISTORY OF ART takes you on a series of private guided tours of the world's greatest artworks. Best-selling author and professor of art history Noah Charney presents the history, symbolism, and importance of each work. The Secret History of Art is a series of lessons in miniature on great works of art around the world. By spending just a few minutes per masterpiece, you can learn the mysteries, stories, and secrets of some of civilization’s greatest treasures.
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Listen to the Princh Library Lounge to discover insights into creating the library of the future through discussions with influential library professionals from all over the world. Our guests will discuss and share their expertise on relevant topics for the global library community, such as library trends, challenges, and best practices.
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind journey through Slovenia – led not by guidebooks, but by those who’ve chosen to call this country home. In this special episode of Feel Slovenia the podcast, Dr. Noah Charney teamed up with a band of fellow expats from around the world – Colombia, Mexico, Germany, England, the US and Australia – to bring you an authent…
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When I first moved to Slovenia one of the things that surprised me and left a strong positive impression was how engaged Slovenians are with the outdoors. On a sunny Saturday the roads will be lined with cyclists, and mountains filled with happy hikers making their way up to strategically placed mountain huts serving stews, tea, and strudel to rewa…
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This episode is all about learning Slovenian as a second language. It’s considered difficult to learn by many, but is it really so tricky? To find out I spoke to two anglophone expats to hear of their ex-perience, as well as with two leaders of the Center for Learning Slovene as a Second Language, part of the University of Ljubljana. Whether you’re…
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Bled is clearly a romantic destination, one so beautiful and memorable that it has been the site of countless marriage proposals and honeymoons. Lake Bled's allure continues to grow among couples worldwide. In recent years, it has been recognized as a top honeymoon destination--the third best in European honeymoon according to a recent survey. For …
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Forest to Table Foraging on International Women's Day This episode stars two amazing women who have the same surname and are both star foragers, specialized in making wild plants into delicious and healthy concoctions. Katja Rebolj is a renowned forager who has appeared on Netflix, while Tanja Rebolj is the so-called “blonde witch of Jezersko” who …
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Visitors to Ljubljana with an eye for design and architecture cannot help but notice the striking buildings, bridges, and urban design of Ljubljana's genius loci, Modernist mystic architect Jože Plečnik. This episodes provides a self-guided walking tour through the city center that lasts around one hour--a perfect introduction to the "eternal" arch…
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To start 2025 on an inspiring note, we’re thrilled to kick off the year with a new episode of Feel Slovenia the Podcast. In this episode, we explore Slovenia's unique and emerging role in the global film industry, highlighting how the country's stunning landscapes and rich historic sites have been transformed into iconic backdrops for some of the m…
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Jorg Zupan's restaurant is Aftr Igor Jagodic's restaurant is Strelec Jason Hartley can be followed here. Jake's GUTS Magazine is here. Riki's amazing mountaint hut restaurant, Pr'Jurju, is here. And the obviously very popular Olimpija Burek is here. If you'd like to follow my updates and activities you're welcome to sign up at https://noahcharney.s…
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Ever found yourself in a surreal situation with friends, pizza, and a stunning lake? This special Christmas bonus episode takes you behind the scenes of our epic adventure filming Adventure of a Lifetime, a unique cinematic project showcasing the magic of Bled. Plus, we’re excited to introduce our new book Bledology, a deeper dive into this extraor…
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Listen to the exclusive podcast interview with the legendary Goran Dragić! After a stellar 15-year NBA career, Goran recently announced his retirement, leaving behind an inspiring legacy as one of Europe’s most accomplished basketball players. Dr. Noah Charney caught up with him in his hometown of Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he was taking some well-…
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This podcast is not only about Ljubljana, but also about interesting folk who live in Ljubljana. And it doesn’t get any more interesting than Slovenia’s most beloved musician, Vlado Kreslin. Kreslin is a national institution in Slovenia, having achieved the status of folk hero. Songs from his albums, and based on his published poetry, have inspired…
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For our first episode, we thought we’d bring you a one-stop overview of some of my favorite things in Ljubljana. It’s based on an article I wrote for The Guardian newspaper, part of their Local’s Guide series. This is an expat’s guide to Ljubljana. It’s just scratching the surface, but it’s a good place to start. How many times can a city be called…
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Bled is full of surprises, some that fly under the radar, and some that are highly prominent if you know where to look. Did you know, for instance, that one of the world’s best and most unique business schools is right here in Bled? IEDC, or the Bled School of Management, was called by the Financial Times “the school with one of the most beautiful …
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Anze Kopitar is a sure-fire hall of fame ice hockey player, the star of the Los Angeles Kings NHL team since 2006. He led them to two Stanley Cups and is considered one of the greatest hockey players in history. He's also one of Slovenia's most famous citizens--top level athletes are among the best informal ambassadors for tourism. Kopitar has anno…
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In this captivating Feel Slovenia podcast episode titled "Kamnik, the National Costume Parade and Noah's Hometown", Dr. Noah Charney takes you on a journey through the heart of Kamnik, Slovenia—a town bursting with history, tradition, and vibrant culture – and also his adopted hometown. Join Ksenija Mravlja, who runs the popular Beer Way Tasting To…
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A short walk from bustling Bled is a beautiful village with a potentially confusing name. Bohinjska Bela is right next to Bled, but its name contains the word Bohinj, the other magnificent alpine lake that is 15 kilometers away. But Bohinjska Bela is a place that visitors to Bled should explore. You can walk a well-marked trail from Bled to the vil…
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In this light-hearted summer special of "Feel Slovenia the Podcast," Dr. Noah Charney takes you on an entertaining journey through Slovenian humour. He delves into what makes Slovenians laugh by engaging with three of the country’s top comedians – Boštjan Gorenc, Gašper Bergant and Perica Jerković. Charney reflects on his own experiences, including…
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