FEEL Slovenia Podcast
Episodes
Tadej Pogačar: Riding Beyond Limits, From Slovenia to the World
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Noah Charney sits down with one of the most extraordinary athletes of our time – Tadej Pogačar. From a small town near Ljublja...
A Living Stage: The UNESCO-Listed Škofja Loka Passion Play and Slovenia’s Historic Towns
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Feel Slovenia, the Podcast, Dr. Noah Charney takes listeners beyond Slovenia’s iconic destinations into a network of 24 historic ...
Marina Abramović on Ulay and Art Vital
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This Valentine’s Day, we invite you to step into one of the most extraordinary love stories in contemporary art — a story where passion became per...
Slovenia’s Winter Sports Culture
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snow here isn’t background scenery; it’s a way of life. In this episode, we step into Slovenia’s winter pulse, where ski jumping is a family rit...
Jože Plečnik Beyond Ljubljana
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the architectural legacy of Jože Plečnik beyond Ljubljana and presents him as Slovenia’s defining architect and a creator of...
Joker Out and the Slovenian Language
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feel Slovenia the podcast takes you beneath the surface of one of Europe’s most surprising countries – its culture, creativity and the people who ...
Climbing’s GOAT: An Exclusive Interview with Janja Garnbret
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s dominance, and then there’s Janja Garnbret. By 20, she’d done what no climber, man or woman, had ever achieved: won every competition in...
GO!2025: Nova Gorica and the First Transnational European Capital of Culture
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, Dr. Noah Charney heads to Nova Gorica. Just across the Italian border is Gorizia. They’re two cities that were separated by a chal...
The Expats Guide to Slovenia
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 spec...
Forest to Table Foraging on International Women's Day
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forest to Table Foraging on International Women's DayThis episode stars two amazing women who have the same surname and are both star foragers, s...
Lights, Camera, Slovenia: A Star on the Global Film Stage
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Goran Dragic Exclusive Interview: Where Does an NBA Star Recommend His Friends Visit in Slovenia?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to the exclusive podcast interview with the legendary Goran Dragić! After a stellar 15-year NBA career, Goran recently announced his retireme...
Kamnik, the National Costume Parade and Noah's Hometown
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating Feel Slovenia podcast episode titled "Kamnik, the National Costume Parade and Noah's Hometown", Dr. Noah Charney ta...
Unpacking Slovenian Humour: A Journey Through Jokes and Laughter
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this light-hearted summer special of "Feel Slovenia the Podcast," Dr. Noah Charney takes you on an entertaining journey through Slovenian...
The US and Slovenia: A Conversation with the US Ambassador to Slovenia, Jamie Harpootlian
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’s Annual Festivals
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
Best Art Museums In Slovenia
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Slovenia has numerous fascinating art museums, but none that are household names abroad, so they remain very pleasant surprises for visitors who disco...
Exploring Triglav National Park: Stories of Summiting Slovenia's Iconic Peak and the Splendour of the Park
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This time, Feel Slovenia the Podcast explores Triglav National Park, Slovenia's only national park. The episode celebrates the park's 100th ...
Putting the Love in Slovenia: Saint Gregory's Day
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Remarkable Slovenian Women on International Women's Day
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Marc...
Discovering the Charms of Nova Gorica: European Capital of Culture 2025
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 borde...
Printing in Slovenia: From Revolutionary Words to the World Travel Market
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Jože Plečnik: Slovenia’s Architectural Shining Star
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about Jože Plečnik, Slovenia’s greatest architect and, according to the host of Feel Slovenia the podcast, Dr. Noah Charney, S...
Celebrate the December Holidays in Slovenia
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this festive episode, Dr. Noah Charney takes us on an exciting journey through the enchanting Christmas traditions of Slovenia, unveiling the rich ...
Slovenia's Wine Traditions: From Saint Martin's Day to Orange and Gold Wines
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Inside Slovenia’s Role at the Frankfurt Book Fair
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Exploring Responsible Tourism with Virginia DiGaetano, a Lonely Planet Contributor
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hi-Tech Meets an Alpine Jewel: NFTs and the Ultimate Julian Alps Sensory Adventure
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Safely Enjoying Slovenia’s Mountains
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or a casual hiker, Slovenia’s mountains certainly are inviting. Three spectacular ranges of the Alps ris...
Slovenia’s World Class Chef: An Interview with Ana Roš
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ana Roš is a Slovenian chef and restaurateur who gained international recognition for her work at the Hiša Franko restaurant in Kobarid, Slovenia. S...
Eating Sustainably in Slovenia and Beyond: The EU Food Summit
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ourselve...
How to (Ski) Fly with Eurosport commentator and Olympian Jernej Damjan
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Slovenia's Good Demons: Kurentovanje in Ptuj
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is dedicated to a unique tradition in Slovenia—Kurentovanje. This ancient pagan festival features friendly demons who chase away winter...
When ESPN Comes to Slovenia: An Interview with Renowned Basketball Reporter, Tim MacMahon
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Endless Honeymoon: HoneyTrek's Mike and Anne Howard on Slovenia and Traveling the World
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Foreign Writers Inspired by Slovenia
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Bohinj is too beautiful for murder,” said Agatha Christie, when interviewed by a national TV journalist during a holiday there in 1967. From room...
Travel Writing about Slovenia: A Conversation with Alex Crevar, the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism 2022
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 prec...
Transformational Travel in the Logar Valley
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Olympic Training for the Mind: A Conversation with Sara Isaković
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 sh...
A Talk With Kate Wagner About Slovenian Cycling Phenomenon and Cyclists Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, over brunch at Ljubljana Castle, Dr Noah Charney interviews American journalist Kate Wagner. Kate has a diversity of interests, but i...
On World's Oldest Grapevine and Maribor
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Cycling in Slovenia with Tour de France Champion Tadej Pogačar
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Slovenia's best ambassadors are its elite athletes. This small country has an astonishing number of world class athletes, and many–including to...
A Bee's Eye View on Slovenia
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Easter Traditions in Slovenia
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 East...
Garden Village Bled: Active Getaway Among the Tree Tops
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How To Taste Olive Oil: A Visit to the Lisjak Olive Mill
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fonda Fish Farm: the story of the best farmed fish in the world
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Slovenian Skiing Success with Ilka Stuhec
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
The Expat’s View of “the World’s Best Country”
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, Noah describes how he came to live in Slovenia, after having “auditioned” numerous other countries, and why he thinks so hig...