Nikola came to Slovenia 10 years ago with a plan to study business economics. But it was in Slovenia that he realized that he wanted to become a hairdresser. Nikola Razmovski, a Macedonian from the town of Bitola, now lives and works in Maribor. He starts work at the hair salon at 7 a.m. and finishes when the last customer is done. He says ther ...…

Darryl Glover is an American who lives in the village of Ponikve, surrounded by the good fields of Dobrepolje. This American built his house on land once owned by a local man who was called »The American«. Darryl has been living in Slovenia for 19 years now, has a wife and son, and is the author of a children's book »The Pirate Kitty«. Darryl s ...…

An Escape to Slovenia! In the next Land of Dreams we meet a family swapping their fast-paced London life for the good life in Slovenia. Just 6 months after visiting the country for the very first time, Will and Saira moved their son and daughter, dog and cat from London to Slovenia. They are now the proud owners of a dilapidated farmhouse in th ...…

Thu is the name of a young Vietnamese woman who says that destiny brought her to Slovenia. She fell in love with a Slovene in the UK and then decided to move to Slovenia. Thu has no regrets about her decision, and soon after her arrival she ambitiously set out to open a Vietnamese restaurant in Maribor. Thu says Slovenians eat too much potatoes ...…

Demetrius King says he made the right decision 12 years ago. He took a chance to work as a ballet dancer in Europe, and has never looked back. Originally from New Zealand, Demetrius also went through a change of careers in Slovenia - from ballet dancing to computer science. He says everything is possible, and that one shouldn't be confined to h ...…

From the sunny beaches of Puerto Rico to the green hills of Slovenia. Meet Sue Ann Cvetko, a Puerto Rican living in Podčetrtek. She says the country life has grown on her and works with her Slovene husband as a chiropractic in Maribor. Sue has two sons growing up in Podčetrtek, says Slovenia is like a painting, and describes Slovenians as warm ...…

From one city of love to another, and all because of love! Meet Yuliya Nesterova, originally from Turkmenistan, now living in Ljubljana! Moving from a desert climate to rainy Ljubljana was not a problem for Yuliya. She married a Slovenian and says it's now time to create new memories in Slovenia ;) Join us in the next Land of Dreams, as we visi ...…

Absolutely no regrets! That's what Cesar Krauer says. He's originally from Switzerland, now living in Spodnji Duplek! He arrived here around two years ago, after deciding to spend his retirement years in a country not as expensive as Switzerland. Cesar says it's easier to get in contact with people outside big cities. He stays fit by working ou ...…

You may know her;) Mariah is a popular vlogger originally from California now living in Ljubljana! Mariah came to Slovenia in 2011, after getting married to a guy called Luka Dolenc. She says Slovenians are really communicative, open and honest when expressing themselves. Mariah loves štruklji and says Ljubljana is most beautiful in the summer. ...…

Mathieu Boulay is a Frenchman living in Ljubljana - the small scale version of Paris!!! He arrived here eight years ago and after finishing his master's degree studies at the University of Ljubljana, Mathieu decided to stay on and continue living in the Slovenian capital. Mathieu is a freelance language teacher and says the quality of life in S ...…

In the next episode of Land of Dreams we touch on social issues and the need for collective effort. Speaking with us from a gallery in Maribor are two visual artists, Alejandra Salinas from Spain and Aeron Bergman from the US, and their three-year-old daughter Agnes;)Their music choice: John Coltrane - "My Favorite Things". You can listen to th ...…

One day two Canadians decided to spend a year in Europe. They narrowed down their choice to five countries, and the lucky winner turned out to be Slovenia. We met up with Trixie, the female half of this Canadian couple, on a misty morning in Ljubljana to tell us more about her decision and experience so far. Trixie works in the film industry as ...…

Why does Kristi Kruusmaa, an Estonian, keep returning to Slovenia? How come she still can't get a driving license, but still wants to live here? And what do Bosnia and cancer research have to do with her being in Slovenia? Find out more when we visit Kristi in Ljubljana.Kristi's music choice: Muse - "Undisclosed Desires". You can listen to the ...…

Kirsten Hempkin, originally from Scotland, has been living and teaching in Slovenia for around 22 years now. She works at the Faculty of Arts in Maribor, is a mother of two, the wife of a philosopher, and lives by a river. Kirsten has no regrets about coming to Slovenia, says her children have become little Slovenes, and doesn't see going back ...…

Life is about happiness and you can't find happiness just anywhere. But the Kyushevs say you can find it in Slovenia. The Kyushevs, who hold dual Bulgarian/UK citizenship, made a conscious choice to move from London to Slovenia, after falling in love with its nature, people and way of life. Asen, who is otherwise a nutritionist, says Slovenia g ...…

Randy Mowers is a New Yorker who now lives in Sevnica. His nickname is the Ambassador of American BBQ in Slovenia;) Randy previously worked at Wall Street, served in the US military, and is now director of the Slovenian-American BBQ Society. He says Slovenia operates at a different speed and that living here is a learning process, but also some ...…

Coming to Slovenia for Neus Barcons Roca was a cultural shock. People in this country don't hug, they eat only when they're hungry, and you can't really get around unless you have a car?. But she does keep coming back to Slovenia, and the reason for that is a guy called Matjaž??. Neus is a dancer and choreographer who performs on stages across ...…

Imagine the world as one big open village, through the eyes and thoughts of Idrissa Wade from Senegal. Idrissa has been in Europe for many years now, first in Italy, then in Nova Gorica, and now in Ptuj. He says Africa is the future, but likes Ptuj for its history, culture, quietness and friendly people. Idrissa is doing his best to connect Slo ...…

Talha Ahmad is a Dutch citizen of Pakistani origin who calls Slovenia his home. As a faithful Muslim, Talha works for an association which informs people about Islam, trying to eliminate the many misconceptions and misunderstandings connected to his religion. He says the reactions of Slovenians to his work are mostly positive. Talha says his bi ...…

Learning to live with less in the beautiful So?a Valley. Meet Stefaan Vuylsteke, a young Belgian who decided to quit his job and come live in Slovenia. A Belgian bringing back to life a 100-year-old house in the village of ?iginj, near Tolmin. It was his love for flying that first brought him to Slovenia, and his love for a girl that made him s ...…

Maha Ahmed is young lady from Yemen, now living in Slovenia. Despite the cultural differences, she says she feels comfortable and at home in Slovenia. Maha is also devoted to her religion and wears a hijab and long dress. She says the staring eyes don't bother her anymore. Maha has been in Slovenia for around three years now, is already fluent ...…

More than three years ago Tom Norman went on a trip visiting eight different countries and spending time in more than 10 different cities. The one that left the biggest impression on him was Ljubljana. So, Tom came back, and has now been living in Slovenia for the last two and half years. He says Ljubljana is more than just a home, but a place ...…

Yana Volovich had a job in Kiev. But after only a month at the job she decided to quit and come spend a year in Slovenia. As an EVS volunteer Yana spends her time traveling around the country and shooting promotional videos for Slovenian hostels. Yana says Slovenia is beautiful, but a bit empty at nights. She misses eating the fish from back ho ...…

Dancing as a therapy. Jordi Brito Corominas has been sharing the benefits of dance in Slovenia for more than 10 years now. Nestled in a peaceful village in the hills of Gori?ko, overlooking the rest of Prekmurje, Jordi says living in a city is no longer an option. Not even in his native Barcelona. He says he was called to come to Slovenia, and ...…

Ernie Mendillo is a father of four, a musician, an American, and has been living in Slovenia for 19 years now. Ernie plays the Beatles and is usually out for the weekends but home during the week. He admits it is a strange work schedule, but it does make those moments when the family is together in Naklo even more special. One of the many first ...…

A young Swedish activist, Benjamin Ladraa, has decided to quit his job, give a year of his life, and start walking from Sweden to Palestine! And right in the middle of his walk lies Slovenia! Benjamin is a man with a goal hoping for peace in the Middle East. But how have Slovenians welcomed him? What were his first impressions crossing into Slo ...…

Tom Williams is an American from Hawaii living in Maribor. He's a freelance programmer, married to a Slovenian and a father of two. And while Slovenia may lack diversity, he says it does have great food and drinks. One thing he loves about Maribor is that it's a real sports town. Tom does not play the ukulele, but he does have a great Christmas ...…

The smell of trees, mud and moisture… That's just one of the things Joyitri loves about living in Slovenia. Compared to her home town Kolkata, Slovenia is also clean, safe, and full of good wine, chocolate and cosmetics. We caught up with Joyitri, a PhD student in Maribor, just before flying back to India to get married:) Join us for a cup of t ...…

Navid is happy to be in Slovenia, and happy to be in Maribor. He came to Slovenia as a refugee from Iran after a long and treacherous journey together with his young wife. His daughter was born in Ljubljana shortly after their arrival. Today Navid is an active young man, involved in cultural and cooking projects, is a master degree student in i ...…

When a Brazilian met a Slovenian in Alaska… That's how Marta Berglez's story of coming to Slovenia begins… Marta is a Brazilian, spreading Brazil's culture and heritage in Slovenia. Marta says Slovenian men are good husbands, despite the fact that her husband works on a ship and spends much time away from home. Marta's daughter Nina goes to sch ...…

Meet Australian Neil Churches, the son of »The Crow«. The Crow that was captured in WWII and held prisoner in Maribor between 1941-1944. The Crow that later staged the biggest escape of the 20th century.Neil is a frequent visitor to Slovenia, which he feels as his second home. His wish is to turn his father's escape route into an international ...…

Ljubov (love) is in Slovenia. They call her Ljuba, and she comes from Russia. Ljuba is an EVS volunteer working in a children's adventure park in Maribor. She loves the Slovenian ice cream and bakeries, and is surprised how well Slovenians speak English. After spending a year in Slovenia, Ljuba says she would like to continue living abroad, any ...…

Today in Land of Dreams: Ahmed previously worked as a diving instructor in Sharm el Sheikh, where he met Ana, a Slovenian on vacation in Egypt. The two went out one night, stayed in contact, visited each other, and are now living together in a village near Škofja Loka.In less than a year Ahmed Lotfy has successfully completed his Slovenian lang ...…

Jan Aigner is an Austrian celebrity chef who decided to move to Koper, Slovenia! And not only that, together with his partner Andrea, the two have also opened a restaurant!Living and working by the sea was their dream all along. They shared the same passion and now have their very own restaurant - Okus. Learn more about their story in the lates ...…

Mahmoud Kasabji and his son arrived from Syria as refugees two years ago. When they had to choose between Ljubljana and Maribor, they chose Maribor. Mahmoud works in an Arabic fast food restaurant called Levant, and his son M'hamed studies languages and would like to be an optrician.At the age of 57, Mahmoud's only wish in life is to give his c ...…

Slovenia has changed Alejandra Ramos. She has become more active and more involved in outdoor activities, she travels and hikes more, and has also become a vegan while living in Slovenia. Alejandra Ramos is a Mexican from Acapulco living in Slovenia. She's a PhD math student at the University of Primorska in Koper, currently spending a semester ...…

Paul Veenvliet is Dutch biologist offering wildlife trips in Slovenia! Paul says he has been in love with the great outdoors eversince he was a child. After meeting his Slovene wife he decided to move to Slovenia and has been here for 14 years now. He has two sons and lives in the Bloke Plateau. Paul is involved in numerous nature conservation ...…

Donathan Lawrence Brown is a young American in Europe, a Fulbright visitng professor in Maribor.Born and raised in Chicago, Donathan later moved to New York. He teaches about race in American politics and is currently teaching at the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Maribor. So, is Slovenia on the map of American ...…