Best Noah Charney Podcasts (2024)

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 9: Rowing Lake Bled 28:26

1d ago28:26

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Lake Bled has hosted the World Rowing Championships on four occasions. Visitors will inevitably notice the lanes that stretch across the lake, and might even be lucky enough to see a crew team training here. I can’t imagine a more beautiful spot to train and compete. To learn more about the story of how Bled became one of the world's premiere rowin…

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The US and Slovenia: A Conversation with the US Ambassador to Slovenia, Jamie Harpootlian 29:28

14d ago29:28

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In this special episode to celebrate July 4, America’s Independence Day, Dr. Noah Charney spoke with Jamie Lindler Harpootlian, the US Ambassador to Slovenia. What does the ambassador love about Slovenia? Harpootlian admires for Slovenia’s breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality and unparalleled safety. She also shines a spotlight on Slovenia’s i…

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Slovenia’s Annual Festivals 18:57

23d ago18:57

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In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney talks about festivals in Slovenia. In fact, he claims that Slovenia is a land of festivals and that he had heard this from everyone he had interviewed for this episode . Listeners are treated to an exploration of this festival landscape through engaging conversations with key figures behind some of Slovenia's most …

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 8: Royal Golf in Bled 20:29

1M ago20:29

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Drive towards Lake Bled from the highway and you’ll pass a giant golf ball. I’d passed it countless times before I actually visited the golf course associated with it. I was truly amazed when I first saw the Royal Bled Golf Course. It is magnificent, whether or not you’re a golfer. But for golfer’s, it’s on a worldwide bucket list of the most admir…

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Best Art Museums In Slovenia 25:56

2M ago25:56

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Slovenia has numerous fascinating art museums, but none that are household names abroad, so they remain very pleasant surprises for visitors who discover them. In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney explores some of his favourite art museums in Slovenia, with a focus on those outside of Ljubljana. To cover some of those in Ljubljana, Dr. Noah Charney as…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 7: Beekeeping in Slovenia and Bled 31:47

2M ago31:47

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Beekeeping has a long and rich tradition in Slovenia, a country known for its exceptional honey production and beekeeping practices. Slovenian beekeeping techniques date back centuries, and the country is home to the indigenous Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica), which is highly valued for its docile nature, hardiness, and excellent honey…

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Exploring Triglav National Park: Stories of Summiting Slovenia's Iconic Peak and the Splendour of the Park 25:48

3M ago25:48

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This time, Feel Slovenia the Podcast explores Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. The episode celebrates the park's 100th anniversary, highlighting its significance as a protected landscape under UNESCO. The focus is on responsible and sustainable tourism, with emphasis on Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak. Various guests sha…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 6: The Lonely Planet Guide to Bled with Virginia DiGaetano 29:37

3M ago29:37

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This episode features an extended interview with Virginia diGaetano, a veteran Lonely Planet guidebook writer. Ginger, as her friends call her, spent a lot of time in Bled over the course of several visits while preparing the new Lonely Planet Guide to Slovenia. What did she see and what is the life of a top level travel writer really like? Join us…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 5: Vila Bled, Royalty and Tito: Stories from Former Mayor Janez Fajfar 52:05

4M ago52:05

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This episode features an exclusive, long-form chat with Janez Fajfar. Fajfar was mayor of Bled for sixteen years and is an almost legendary figure in Bled. He is truly beloved by the locals, and knows more about Bled than anyone. Many of his stories come from his career prior to being mayor, when he ran Vila Bled, the former villa of Tito and later…

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Putting the Love in Slovenia: Saint Gregory's Day 20:00

4M ago20:00

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You can’t spell Slovenia without the word “love”. It’s tucked right in there between Sl and Nia. It’s a cute tourism slogan, but it’s also much more than that. Slovenia is a wonderfully romantic place to visit as, for so many guests, it feels like a secret that only a select few know about. It’s obvious to spend a romantic weekend in Venice or Pari…

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Remarkable Slovenian Women on International Women's Day 29:00

4M ago29:00

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Slovenia is a nation full of amazing women. Dr. Noah Charney should know—he married one. It’s also a country that celebrates Women’s Day on March 8, which makes for a great opportunity to look at some of the most remarkable Slovenian women in history. In his captivating podcast, Charney embarks on a mission to unveil some of the most influential Sl…

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Discovering the Charms of Nova Gorica: European Capital of Culture 2025 30:52

5M ago30:52

30:52

Nova Gorica was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2025, a role it will share with its sister town, on the other side of the seamless border between Italy and Slovenia, Gorizia. In this episode, we’ll take a look at what the town has to offer for tourists all year round, and what to expect when it proudly carries the title of European Ca…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 4: Enter the Fairytale: Bled Legends with Dušica Kunaver 18:13

5M ago18:13

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When Slovenes have read their own myths and legends, chances are they’ve read a version penned by Dušica Kunaver. She worked for decades as an English teacher, but she’s practically a household name throughout the country thanks to her books of folktales, fairytales, myths and legends. Hundreds of them. She is now in her 80s, but as lucid as ever. …

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Printing in Slovenia: From Revolutionary Words to the World Travel Market 26:05

5M ago26:05

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At the Slovenian pavilion as part of the famous World Travel Market in London, the star attraction in 2023 was an enormous, old-fashioned mechanical printing press. Alongside it was shelving full of all the analogue tools of the trade a printer would need: shelf upon shelf of letters cast in lead in various fonts and sizes, inks—altogether around t…

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Jože Plečnik: Slovenia’s Architectural Shining Star 28:25

6M ago28:25

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This episode is all about Jože Plečnik, Slovenia’s greatest architect and, according to the host of Feel Slovenia the podcast, Dr. Noah Charney, Slovenia's greatest artist in any medium. Plečnik is the darling of architectural historians but he is not a household name the way his contemporaries, Antoni Gaudi, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, ar…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 3: Exploring Bled Island 19:20

6M ago19:20

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Could any place be more romantic than Lake Bled? Well, we can kick it up a notch, because that romance is ratcheted up when we ride in a Pletna boat to the island, the church bell tower slowly rising higher with each stroke from the oarsman. In this episode, we’ll explore Blejski Otok, Bled Island. There you’ll find a day’s worth of activities, fro…

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The Bled Podcast | Episode 2: Bled Castle 20:27

7M ago20:27

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In this episode, Noah will walk you through a nicely full day spent entirely within the walls of Bled Castle. From printmaking to wine bottling, from honey tasting to cake sampling, from taking selfies from the battlements to studying the chapel frescoes and exploring the museum (plus lunch in a world class restaurant), there’s so much more to do t…

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Celebrate the December Holidays in Slovenia 18:50

8M ago18:50

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In this festive episode, Dr. Noah Charney takes us on an exciting journey through the enchanting Christmas traditions of Slovenia, unveiling the rich tapestry of customs that define this magical season. As he explores the stories of three gift-bringing bearded men who delight children every December, we embark on a journey into the heart of Sloveni…

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The Bled Podcast: Is This the Most Beautiful Place on Earth? | Episode 1 23:42

8M ago23:42

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Welcome to the debut episode of The Bled Podcast: Is This the Most Beautiful Place on Earth? It's the official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board, hosted by Noah Charney. This first episode features Galen Brandt, an American professional story-teller. She tells an amazing story about how she found and fell in love with Lake Bled. Subscribe to get al…

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The Bled Podcast Trailer 1:03

8M ago1:03

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👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled Podcast. Is This The Most Beautiful Place on Earth? The official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board: https://www.bled.si/en/podcast This podcast brings you the wonders of Bled, its people, places, foods, history and experiences. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.…

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Slovenia's Wine Traditions: From Saint Martin's Day to Orange and Gold Wines 22:13

8M ago22:13

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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 vineyards and hearing from some top experts who guide us through the nuanced art of wine appreciation. Let's see what they recom…

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Inside Slovenia’s Role at the Frankfurt Book Fair 27:43

9M ago27:43

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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 its literary output to the world? Along with exclusive interviews with Katja Stergar, director of the natio…

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Exploring Responsible Tourism with Virginia DiGaetano, a Lonely Planet Contributor 36:52

10M ago36:52

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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 planet. In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney delves into the meaning of responsible travel together with a special…

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Hi-Tech Meets an Alpine Jewel: NFTs and the Ultimate Julian Alps Sensory Adventure 25:36

1y ago25:36

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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 the Ultimate Julian Alps Sensory Adventure, a groundbreaking three-day event, for which 15 esteemed foreign media represe…

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Safely Enjoying Slovenia’s Mountains 19:19

1y ago19:19

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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 the country’s northern border: the Julian Alps in the west, the Karawanks and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps in the north. In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney meets some of Slovenia’s mountain rescue pr…

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Slovenia’s World Class Chef: An Interview with Ana Roš 39:46

1y ago39:46

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Ana Roš is a Slovenian chef and restaurateur who gained international recognition for her work at the Hiša Franko restaurant in Kobarid, Slovenia. She was named World's Best Female Chef in 2017 by the World's 50 Best Restaurants, and Hiša Franko was ranked as one of the world's 50 best restaurants. Roš's cuisine is influenced by her Slovenian herit…

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Eating Sustainably in Slovenia and Beyond: The EU Food Summit 35:17

1y ago35:17

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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 across societies worldwide. We might understand that a cow has to eat 100 grams of grain in order to grow by 5 g…

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How to (Ski) Fly with Eurosport commentator and Olympian Jernej Damjan 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

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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 elsewhere. To learn more about this dramatic sport, Dr. Noah Charney spoke to Olympian Jernej Damjan. Jernej was a bronze medalist at the 2005 World Ski Championships an…

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Slovenia's Good Demons: Kurentovanje in Ptuj 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

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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 rounds are one of the best-known carnival traditions in Slovenia, and Kurent is one of the most common and popular carnival characters, which was first d…

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When ESPN Comes to Slovenia: An Interview with Renowned Basketball Reporter, Tim MacMahon 26:56

1+ y ago26:56

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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 of his visit to Slovenia in September. He came to Slovenia as he was doing research for a book he’s writing on the Slovenian basketball phenom, Luka Doncic. That a reporter of his reno…

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The Endless Honeymoon: HoneyTrek's Mike and Anne Howard on Slovenia and Traveling the World 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

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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 and doing it the right way. They're focused on sustainable travel, destinations and modes of transport. Slow trav…

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Foreign Writers Inspired by Slovenia 19:34

1+ y ago19:34

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“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 expanse of the Julian Alps and the crystalline, wild splendor of the lake mirroring pines and peaks. Though Chri…

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Travel Writing about Slovenia: A Conversation with Alex Crevar, the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism 2022 19:22

1+ y ago19:22

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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 inevitably love. Readers have an idea about what travel to, say, Italy or Spain, Thailand or Costa Rica might be like. But while most will have heard of Slovenia—a…

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Transformational Travel in the Logar Valley 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

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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 precious and turn a holiday into a life-altering experience for the better. In this episode, Dr Noah Charney the…

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Olympic Training for the Mind: A Conversation with Sara Isaković 35:57

2y ago35:57

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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 the second woman in history to swim that race in less than 1 minute and 55 second. She was also the first Slovenian swimme…

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A Talk With Kate Wagner About Slovenian Cycling Phenomenon and Cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič 37:19

2y ago37:19

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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 journalist. She's covered La Vuelta, the Tour de France and all the biggest races, and has profiled and extensively interviewed Slovenian cyclists, including Primož Roglič an…

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On World's Oldest Grapevine and Maribor 28:17

2y ago28:17

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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 in the crown of Maribor, Slovenia’s wine-loving second city located in the north-east of the country. To unveil all the fun facts connected with the Old Vine, he talked with Aleš Jenuš, Maribor City Guide, two reno…

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Cycling in Slovenia with Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogačar 19:39

2y ago19:39

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Slovenia's best ambassadors are its elite athletes. This small country has an astonishing number of world class athletes, and many–including top cyclists Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, who are official ambassadors of Slovenian tourism. Slovenians love sports and engaging with the outdoors – the country is perfect for it. Whether you're interested…

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A Bee's Eye View on Slovenia 30:24

2y ago30:24

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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 bee, an absolutely critical animal to the planet’s ecosystem. Without bees, our flora could not exist—three-quarters of all food crops depend on pollination—and so the bees need to get the credit they d…

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Easter Traditions in Slovenia 18:15

2+ y ago18:15

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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, the most important of Christian holidays. It’s a very special episode, too, as our host, Noah Charney, chatt…

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Garden Village Bled: Active Getaway Among the Tree Tops 18:56

2+ y ago18:56

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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 his childhood fantasies. Then it was time for a bite to eat. Noah already knew about Bled's famous cream cake, so …

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How To Taste Olive Oil: A Visit to the Lisjak Olive Mill 22:58

2+ y ago22:58

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On Slovenia’s Adriatic coast, near Koper, there stands an olive oil farm run by the Lisjak family. They produce not only some of the best olive oil in the country, used in Slovenia’s top restaurants, but it is among the best in the world. Dr Noah Charney visited them for an olive oil tasting and was particularly intrigued by their single source ind…

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Fonda Fish Farm: the story of the best farmed fish in the world 29:21

2+ y ago29:21

29:21

This time, Feel Slovenia the Podcast takes a trip to the seashore. Dr Noah Charney speaks to Irena Fonda of Fonda Fish Farm, one of the world's best, specializing in sea bass. Fonda Fish Farm is also one of the providers that hold the Slovenia Unique Experience label, which guarantees that you will experience Slovenia’s originality in an unforgetta…

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Slovenian Skiing Success with Ilka Stuhec 23:16

2+ y ago23:16

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Though Slovenia has a small population, it has enjoyed a great deal of success in world sport at the highest level. Ilka Štuhec is one of the many successful athletes who inspire both the Slovenian and international public. Many people wonder what it is about Slovenia that makes it one of the most successful countries in the world in terms of sport…

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The Expat’s View of “the World’s Best Country” 22:55

2+ y ago22:55

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In our first episode, Noah describes how he came to live in Slovenia, after having “auditioned” numerous other countries, and why he thinks so highly of it, as a place to visit or move to full-time. In the process, he spoke to many fellow expats from a diverse array of countries to learn why they love life on the sunny side of the Alps. Feel Sloven…

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Kaj So Znani Slovenci Delali v Izolaciji? 44:31

4y ago44:31

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Kaj So Znani Slovenci Delali v Izolaciji? Smo bili vsi doma, mnogi s otrocami. Kako je bilo, kako bo naprej? Kdo je ferbicen? (Jaz pa sem, ziher). Smo govorili s Leo in Albertom Mrgole, Bostjan Gorenc-Pizama, Ajda Vucajnk, Kamenko Kesar, Aljaz Vilcnik...in kdo mogoce koga vec, sem pozabil... Posljusajte!…

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Intervu: Andreja Skrabec in Slastni Svet Fizola 1:14:57

4y ago1:14:57

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Nova epizoda ima poseben gost. Andreja Skrabec je kuharica in avtorica uspesna kuharska knjiga o Fizola. Smo govorili o kuhanje, Ribnica in svet fizola.By Noah Charney

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Intervu: Barbi in Marijan Mocivnik, o vino na slovenskem 1:09:19

4y ago1:09:19

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Kako spoznamo vina? Kako jih pravilno poskušamo in okušamo? V tokratnem epizode bo Noah Charney gostil Barbi in Marijana Močivnik, urednika in lastnika revije Vino, glavne revije o vinu pri nas. Spoznali bomo, kako strokovnjaki ocenjujejo vino, kako ga pravilno poskušamo in kaj vse lahko okusimo v kozarcu žlahtne kapljice. Ne zamudite enkratne pril…

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Interview with Kjara Wurst on Dance and Slovenian-American "Relations" 18:30

4y ago18:30

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Kjara Wurst is the best. She's the founder of Kjara's Dance Project, a wonderful dancer, and she divides her time between Ljubljana and Washington, DC where she lives with her husband, who worked in the US Embassy in Ljubljana. We met up this summer to talk about dance, her new projects, and Slovenian-American "relations."…

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How To "Travel" with Your Kids During Isolation Time 8:15

4y ago8:15

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Now, in isolation time, and with many more hours to fill with my girls, I’ve shifted to a version of “traveling” on gently educational virtual trips as a way to engage, teach and expand the feeling of the limited floor space that we can navigate. This episode will look at how you can "travel" virtually without leaving home and engage and teach your…

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