FEEL Slovenia Podcast
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 the country.
Episodes
37 episodes
Kamnik, the National Costume Parade and Noah's Hometown
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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19:08
Unpacking Slovenian Humour: A Journey Through Jokes and Laughter
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 c...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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27:48
The US and Slovenia: A Conversation with the US Ambassador to Slovenia, Jamie Harpootlian
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.&...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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29:28
Slovenia’s Annual Festivals
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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18:57
Best Art Museums In Slovenia
Slovenia has numerous fascinating art museums, but none that are household names abroad, so they remain very pleasant surprises for visitors who discov...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:56
Exploring Triglav National Park: Stories of Summiting Slovenia's Iconic Peak and the Splendour of the Park
This time, Feel Slovenia the Podcast explores Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. The episode celebrates
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:48
Putting the Love in Slovenia: Saint Gregory's Day
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 gues...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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20:00
Remarkable Slovenian Women on International Women's Day
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, wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:00
Discovering the Charms of Nova Gorica: European Capital of Culture 2025
Nova Gorica was chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2025, a role it will share with its siste...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:52
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Printing in Slovenia: From Revolutionary Words to the World Travel Market
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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26:05
Jože Plečnik: Slovenia’s Architectural Shining Star
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 greate...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:25
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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18:50
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:13
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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27:43
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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36:52
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
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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25:36
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:19
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
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:46
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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35:17
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:21
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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19:29
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:56
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:31
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:34
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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