FEEL Slovenia Podcast
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51 episodes
Celebrate the December Holidays in Slovenia
In this festive episode, Dr. Noah Charney takes us on an exciting journey through the enchanting Christmas traditions of Slovenia, unveiling the ...
Slovenia's Wine Traditions: From Saint Martin's Day to Orange and Gold Wines
Na zdravje! That’s "cheers" in Slovenian, and it’s an apt opening for this episode, which is all about Slovenian wine. Join us as we uncork the rich tapestry of Slovenia's wine traditions, exploring the vast landscapes of...
Inside Slovenia’s Role at the Frankfurt Book Fair
In this special episode, our host Dr. Noah Charney reports from the front lines of the Frankfurt Book Fair. In 2023, Slovenia is the guest of honour at this world’s largest book fair. What is it like to be there and how is Slovenia presenting i...
Exploring Responsible Tourism with Virginia DiGaetano, a Lonely Planet Contributor
Traveling responsibly has never been more importan than it is today. We all want to venture to beautiful new places and enjoy unique experiences, but we also want to do so in a way that is sustainable for those places we visit and for our plane...
Hi-Tech Meets an Alpine Jewel: NFTs and the Ultimate Julian Alps Sensory Adventure
NFT could stand for New Format Tourism, but it actually means Non-Fungible Token, and it’s linked to blockchain technology. Slovenia was the first country to use NFTs to promote tourism. In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney visited
Safely Enjoying Slovenia’s Mountains
Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or a casual hiker, Slovenia’s mountains certainly are inviting. Three spectacular ranges of the Alps rise up along ...
Slovenia’s World Class Chef: An Interview with Ana Roš
Ana Roš is a Slovenian chef and restaurateur who gained international recognition for her work at
Eating Sustainably in Slovenia and Beyond: The EU Food Summit
We’re all aware of the importance of healthy, sustainable eating. For our bodies and for the planet. But it’s not always easy to convince ourselves to make a meaningful change in the behaviors we’re used to, let alone implementing change...
How to (Ski) Fly with Eurosport commentator and Olympian Jernej Damjan
This episode is about how to fly. Ski fly, that is. The sports of ski jumping and ski flying are hugely popular in Slovenia and throughout mountainous Europe, but not as well-known...
Slovenia's Good Demons: Kurentovanje in Ptuj
This episode is dedicated to a unique tradition in Slovenia—Kurentovanje. This ancient pagan festival features friendly demons who chase away winter and invite in the spring. Kurents’ door-to-door roun...
When ESPN Comes to Slovenia: An Interview with Renowned Basketball Reporter, Tim MacMahon
Anyone who follows NBA basketball news knows Tim MacMahon. He’s among the world’s best-known basketball reporters. Dr Noah Charney caught up with him on the last day o...
The Endless Honeymoon: HoneyTrek's Mike and Anne Howard on Slovenia and Traveling the World
When Americans Mike and Anne Howard set off on their honeymoon back on January 22 2012, they thought they'd spend a year travelling the globe. 11 years later and counting, they're still on the same honeymoon. They just kept on traveling ...
Foreign Writers Inspired by Slovenia
“Bohinj is too beautiful for murder,” said Agatha Christie, when interviewed by a national TV journalist during a holiday there in 1967. From room 204 of the Hotel Bellevue, Christie and her husband, a famous archaeologist, could see the...
Travel Writing about Slovenia: A Conversation with Alex Crevar, the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism 2022
Writing about Slovenia is particularly rewarding, as it so often feels like your articles open up a hidden doorway for readers with limited or no preconceptions about a country they will inevita...
Transformational Travel in the Logar Valley
There are trips we take that, without our expecting them to, transform us. They help us grow, broaden our horizons, feel closer to other cultures and people. Perhaps we even find love or a spiritual moment while abroad? Those moments are precio...
Olympic Training for the Mind: A Conversation with Sara Isaković
Sara Isaković is a world-class swimmer from Slovenia. She won a silver medal in the 200 meter freestyle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Not only did she take home a silver, but her time of 1 minute and 54.97 seconds made her just
A Talk With Kate Wagner About Slovenian Cycling Phenomenon and Cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič
In this episode, over brunch at Ljubljana Castle, Dr Noah Charney interviews American journalist Kate Wagner. Kate has a diversity of interests, but is best known as a cycling journa...
On World's Oldest Grapevine and Maribor
In this episode, Dr Noah Charney talks about the world's oldest vine, which is over 450 years old. The Old Vine is considered the jewel ...
Cycling in Slovenia with Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogačar
Slovenia's best ambassadors are its elite athletes. This small country has an astonishing number of world class athletes, and many...
A Bee's Eye View on Slovenia
Welcome to this special episode of Feel Slovenia the Podcast celebrating World Bee Day. May 20 is a day dedicated to celebrating the wonders of the...
Easter Traditions in Slovenia
Regardless of your faith, there’s one thing we can all agree on: holidays that bring together family and involve good food. So for this special Easter episode of Feel Slovenia the Podcast we’ve focused on the culinary traditions around this, th...
Garden Village Bled: Active Getaway Among the Tree Tops
Ever wanted to eat cream cake in a treehouse? Who hasn't, right? In the latest episode of Feel Slovenia the Podcast, expat writer Dr Noah Charney set off into the trees to visit Garden Village Bled, an eco-friendly resort that recalled...
How To Taste Olive Oil: A Visit to the Lisjak Olive Mill
On Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, near Koper, there stands an olive oil farm run by the Lisjak family. They produce no...
