NEW! Feel Slovenia the podcast on Christmas traditions in Slovenia

This time, Dr. Noah Charney explores Slovenia's Christmas traditions, focusing on three gift-bringing bearded men and the heart of Slovenian holiday spirit. The episode delves into the unique aspects and events in Slovenian towns during December, transforming them into fairy-tale wonderlands with festive markets and decorations.

Engaging interviews with individuals shaping the holiday spirit, such as Sanja Pellis from Historic Towns of Slovenia, Dr. Mateja Habinc from the University of Ljubljana, artist Urban Modic, who played a pivotal role in this year's Ljubljana city decoration. Additionally, insights from Marija Lah from Slovenj Gradec and Dragan Kikovič, the event manager at Postojna Cave, provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the special features of this year's unique celebrations.

We invite you to listen to the podcast and uncover the traditions and festivities that make Slovenia an ideal December holiday destination.

Also, do not forget to check our special festive landing pages, which contain all the essential information you need for your holidays in Slovenia.

In 2022, the Slovenian Tourist Board launched a series of Feel Slovenia the podcasts in English, hosted by Dr Noah Charney, an American writer and professor living in Slovenia. In each episode, he explores what he has called “the world’s best country:” meeting locals, traveling, eating and getting to know the very best of Slovenia. Charney has already hosted many of renowned guests, including big names in sport such as Tadej Pogačar, Ilka Štuhec and Sara Isaković, as well as a number of foreign experts such as American journalists Kate Wagner and Alex Crevar. The podcast has attracted a number of listeners and also won gold at the Golden City Gate Competition. Dr. Noah Charney has also been selected the Ambassador of Slovenian Tourism 2023.

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