Education (C) RTVSLO 2026 An audio documentary presenting true stories about foreigners in Slovenia. We visit them, peek into their lives and daily routines. Take a different look at the people that have come from abroad! Has Slovenia fulfilled their expectations? Is it their land of dreams? https://www.rtvslo.si/podcast https://img.rtvcdn.si/_up/ava/ava_misc/show_logos/157324464/logo.jpg Chaitan has a passion for food. He's been here since 2006 and says Slovenia is the most beautiful country in the world. He was first in the business of buying and selling metal. Today he runs an Indian restaurant in Ljubljana. He says it's easy to do business in Slovenia, as long as you know what you want to do. Chaitan's music choice: Michael Jackson - "Bad". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUXAEzaC3Q&list=RDdsUXAEzaC3Q&start_radio=1 175210615 RTVSLO - Radio SI 656 false Chaitan has a passion for food. He's been here since 2006 and says Slovenia is the most beautiful country in the world. He was first in the business of buying and selling metal. Today he runs an Indian restaurant in Ljubljana. He says it's easy to do business in Slovenia, as long as you know what you want to do. Chaitan's music choice: Michael Jackson - "Bad". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUXAEzaC3Q&list=RDdsUXAEzaC3Q&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175210615 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:25:33 +0000 Rick first came to the region towards the end of the 1970s. After years of living back and forth between the US and Slovenia, Rick has now decided to spend his retirement in Rogaška Slatina. He says the changes he's noticed in Slovenia through the years are only positive, and feels people are more optimistic today... The only thing Rick still misses is Slovenian citizenship. Rick's music choice: Aerosmith - "Dream on". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89dGC8de0CA&list=RD89dGC8de0CA&start_radio=1 175207361 RTVSLO - Radio SI 692 false Rick first came to the region towards the end of the 1970s. After years of living back and forth between the US and Slovenia, Rick has now decided to spend his retirement in Rogaška Slatina. He says the changes he's noticed in Slovenia through the years are only positive, and feels people are more optimistic today... The only thing Rick still misses is Slovenian citizenship. Rick's music choice: Aerosmith - "Dream on". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89dGC8de0CA&list=RD89dGC8de0CA&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175207361 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:45:46 +0000 Wasiu is a Nigerian who lives and works in Ljubljana. He's been here six years now and wants to make Slovenia his home. He works at Mercator by day and drives an Uber by night, pays his taxes and is learning the language. One cold morning, Wasiu took me for a short drive around Ljubljana ;) Wasiu's music choice: Davido - "Fall". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iyuym-Gci0 175203137 RTVSLO - Radio SI 544 false Wasiu is a Nigerian who lives and works in Ljubljana. He's been here six years now and wants to make Slovenia his home. He works at Mercator by day and drives an Uber by night, pays his taxes and is learning the language. One cold morning, Wasiu took me for a short drive around Ljubljana ;) Wasiu's music choice: Davido - "Fall". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Iyuym-Gci0 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175203137 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:30:50 +0000 Meet Ruben, a Spaniard working in a Japanese restaurant in Ljubljana. So how did he end up as a chef preparing Japanese food, and what's it like working in a kitchen? Ruben says coming to Ljubljana was like love at first sight and he loves the Slovenian traditional dishes such as jota, ričet, matevž... And the biggest challenges in Slovenia? - Learning the language, and making friends! Ruben's music choice: Muchachito Bombo Infierno - "Siempre que quira". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AUcMip7M_Q&list=RD0AUcMip7M_Q&start_radio=1 175195748 RTVSLO - Radio SI 552 false Meet Ruben, a Spaniard working in a Japanese restaurant in Ljubljana. So how did he end up as a chef preparing Japanese food, and what's it like working in a kitchen? Ruben says coming to Ljubljana was like love at first sight and he loves the Slovenian traditional dishes such as jota, ričet, matevž... And the biggest challenges in Slovenia? - Learning the language, and making friends! Ruben's music choice: Muchachito Bombo Infierno - "Siempre que quira". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AUcMip7M_Q&list=RD0AUcMip7M_Q&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175195748 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Zsofi had wanted to play in an orchestra pit since she was a child. After completing her master’s at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest she successfully auditioned for a position in Maribor, and today plays the cello at the SNG Maribor Opera and Ballet Orchestra. Zsofi says she loves her job and that creating with others is a feeling like no other... Zsofi's music choice: Katalena - "(Rad imel bi) Jabuko". 175192094 RTVSLO - Radio SI 693 false Zsofi had wanted to play in an orchestra pit since she was a child. After completing her master’s at the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest she successfully auditioned for a position in Maribor, and today plays the cello at the SNG Maribor Opera and Ballet Orchestra. Zsofi says she loves her job and that creating with others is a feeling like no other... Zsofi's music choice: Katalena - "(Rad imel bi) Jabuko". https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175192094 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:46 +0000 Beverley lives in the easternmost village of Slovenia and says she's found her place in the sun. It all started 15 years ago when Beverley, her husband, daughter, son, and dog, all arrived from the UK with their caravan in search of a home. Today she works as a native English speaker at the Gimnazija Franca Miklošiča Ljutomer high school, and on some days you can also find her walking her dog in the hills above Pince! Beverley's music choice: I.C.E. - "Kje si zdaj". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdOiXEMGHBc&list=RDKdOiXEMGHBc&start_radio=1 175181215 RTVSLO - Radio SI 762 false Beverley lives in the easternmost village of Slovenia and says she's found her place in the sun. It all started 15 years ago when Beverley, her husband, daughter, son, and dog, all arrived from the UK with their caravan in search of a home. Today she works as a native English speaker at the Gimnazija Franca Miklošiča Ljutomer high school, and on some days you can also find her walking her dog in the hills above Pince! Beverley's music choice: I.C.E. - "Kje si zdaj". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdOiXEMGHBc&list=RDKdOiXEMGHBc&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175181215 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:30:41 +0000 Bicycles, trains, and walking... That's how Colin Tueck, a German in Old Ljubljana gets around. He lives between Ljubljana and Brussels. He says more people cycle in Brussels, but adds that using his bicycle in and around Ljubljana is more enjoyable... Colin moved to Ljubljana because of love. He's been here for 15 years now. He would like to see more frequent and faster trains in Slovenia, and wishes for Slovenians to lose their inferiority complex. Join us for a walk in Ljubljana and a sit down for some of his homemade kombucha ;) Colin's music choice: Kasalla - "Alle Jläser huh". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S2QB1emWZo&list=RD-S2QB1emWZo&start_radio=1 175177288 RTVSLO - Radio SI 609 false Bicycles, trains, and walking... That's how Colin Tueck, a German in Old Ljubljana gets around. He lives between Ljubljana and Brussels. He says more people cycle in Brussels, but adds that using his bicycle in and around Ljubljana is more enjoyable... Colin moved to Ljubljana because of love. He's been here for 15 years now. He would like to see more frequent and faster trains in Slovenia, and wishes for Slovenians to lose their inferiority complex. Join us for a walk in Ljubljana and a sit down for some of his homemade kombucha ;) Colin's music choice: Kasalla - "Alle Jläser huh". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S2QB1emWZo&list=RD-S2QB1emWZo&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175177288 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:25:15 +0000 Rolant Jones is a Welshman living in the northeast of Slovenia in the municipality of Rogašovci. A Goričko man from Wales! Rolant has no regrets about coming to Slovenia, he just wishes he made the decision sooner. Tune in to hear more about Rolant's connection to Slovenian rugby, his house renovation experience, his personal connection with George Michael, and more... Rolant's music choice: George Michael - "Waiting (Reprise)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijzKZXjVV28&list=RDijzKZXjVV28&start_radio=1 175173926 RTVSLO - Radio SI 625 false Rolant Jones is a Welshman living in the northeast of Slovenia in the municipality of Rogašovci. A Goričko man from Wales! Rolant has no regrets about coming to Slovenia, he just wishes he made the decision sooner. Tune in to hear more about Rolant's connection to Slovenian rugby, his house renovation experience, his personal connection with George Michael, and more... Rolant's music choice: George Michael - "Waiting (Reprise)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijzKZXjVV28&list=RDijzKZXjVV28&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175173926 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:30:42 +0000 Life is long, and life is short. Alex James, a young Indian living, working, and studying in Slovenia, shares his thoughts and impressions in the next Land of Dreams... Alex's music choice: Ed Sheeran - "Sapphire". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDNFQ2RaLQ&list=RDJgDNFQ2RaLQ&start_radio=1 175166920 RTVSLO - Radio SI 534 false Life is long, and life is short. Alex James, a young Indian living, working, and studying in Slovenia, shares his thoughts and impressions in the next Land of Dreams... Alex's music choice: Ed Sheeran - "Sapphire". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgDNFQ2RaLQ&list=RDJgDNFQ2RaLQ&start_radio=1 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175166920 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:10 +0000 Going as a young person to a foreign country to earn a living is one thing. But going as a family is a whole different challenge. Meet Santosh and Mandira, a couple from Nepal who decided to come work and live in Slovenia with their five-year-old daughter. So what are their biggest challenges and what do they hope for? We sat down with them in the town of Gornja Radgona, on the banks of the Mura river... Their music choice: 1974 AD - "Nepali Ho". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMPwJ9AJdog 175163358 RTVSLO - Radio SI 580 false Going as a young person to a foreign country to earn a living is one thing. But going as a family is a whole different challenge. Meet Santosh and Mandira, a couple from Nepal who decided to come work and live in Slovenia with their five-year-old daughter. So what are their biggest challenges and what do they hope for? We sat down with them in the town of Gornja Radgona, on the banks of the Mura river... Their music choice: 1974 AD - "Nepali Ho". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMPwJ9AJdog https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175163358 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:45:06 +0000 Aaron Arnold is an American who decided to follow his dream and live in Europe. And Aaron fulfilled his dream when he chose Slovenia. An accountant by trade, today he has a popular vlog about his experience and travels in Slovenia. He says most of his followers are Slovenes, who he describes as curious, honest, and direct. What he likes here is the work-life balance, the coffee culture, the use of public transport and bicycles, and... American or Slovenian pancakes? Aaron's music choice: Toby Keith - "Should've Been A Cowboy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIq1LvzSLsk&list=RDaIq1LvzSLsk&start_radio=1 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175157330 RTVSLO - Radio SI 607 false Aaron Arnold is an American who decided to follow his dream and live in Europe. And Aaron fulfilled his dream when he chose Slovenia. An accountant by trade, today he has a popular vlog about his experience and travels in Slovenia. He says most of his followers are Slovenes, who he describes as curious, honest, and direct. What he likes here is the work-life balance, the coffee culture, the use of public transport and bicycles, and... American or Slovenian pancakes? Aaron's music choice: Toby Keith - "Should've Been A Cowboy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIq1LvzSLsk&list=RDaIq1LvzSLsk&start_radio=1 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175157330 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:35:26 +0000 Dragana is originally from Novi Sad, Serbia. Today she lives near Lendava and works at the Ljudska Univerza adult education centre in Murska Sobota. Of course, she came to Slovenia because of love. And since coming here she has learned how to drive, maintain a green backyard, and speak fluent Slovene. Through her work she now helps other foreigners learn Slovene, and tells us why it's better to first learn formal Slovene in class, and then move on to dialects... Dragana's music choice: Djomla KS feat Mambo Kings - "Preko Beograda do Ljubljane". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pBxYD7xUq4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175138789 RTVSLO - Radio SI 687 false Dragana is originally from Novi Sad, Serbia. Today she lives near Lendava and works at the Ljudska Univerza adult education centre in Murska Sobota. Of course, she came to Slovenia because of love. And since coming here she has learned how to drive, maintain a green backyard, and speak fluent Slovene. Through her work she now helps other foreigners learn Slovene, and tells us why it's better to first learn formal Slovene in class, and then move on to dialects... Dragana's music choice: Djomla KS feat Mambo Kings - "Preko Beograda do Ljubljane". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pBxYD7xUq4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175138789 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:45:55 +0000 Micheal Chris is a musician with a dream. A dream for his music to reach people around the world. Originally from Nigeria, he spent seven years in Italy before coming to Slovenia. He says Slovenia is more peaceful and calm, which helps him think and be himself. At the moment Micheal works in a restaurant in Maribor, but hopes his music will open doors to future artistic collaborations and fame. Micheal's music choice: Micheal Chris - "Mona Lisa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX_Y5iltWP8 Other songs featured in the background include "Closer" and "JO", also by Micheal Chris. You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175135550 RTVSLO - Radio SI 560 false Micheal Chris is a musician with a dream. A dream for his music to reach people around the world. Originally from Nigeria, he spent seven years in Italy before coming to Slovenia. He says Slovenia is more peaceful and calm, which helps him think and be himself. At the moment Micheal works in a restaurant in Maribor, but hopes his music will open doors to future artistic collaborations and fame. Micheal's music choice: Micheal Chris - "Mona Lisa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX_Y5iltWP8 Other songs featured in the background include "Closer" and "JO", also by Micheal Chris. You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175135550 Thu, 29 May 2025 09:45:03 +0000 Who pays the bill if it's your birthday? Well, it depends if you're in Brazil or Slovenia ;) Fernanda is a young Brazilian living in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. She came here five years ago because of work and fell in love with a Slovene soon afterwards. Today she has her own business and travel blogs helping foreigners discover Slovenia. Listen in to find out some of her favourite locations in Slovenia and more about the difference between Slovenians and Brazilians! Fernanda's music choice: Tim Maia - "Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM2tZnIPZUk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175129301 RTVSLO - Radio SI 606 false Who pays the bill if it's your birthday? Well, it depends if you're in Brazil or Slovenia ;) Fernanda is a young Brazilian living in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. She came here five years ago because of work and fell in love with a Slovene soon afterwards. Today she has her own business and travel blogs helping foreigners discover Slovenia. Listen in to find out some of her favourite locations in Slovenia and more about the difference between Slovenians and Brazilians! Fernanda's music choice: Tim Maia - "Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM2tZnIPZUk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175129301 Wed, 07 May 2025 09:20:00 +0000 When Melissa and Owen faced the reality of Ljubljana's housing prices, they decided to look elsewhere. Today they're the proud owners of a property in Celje. At first glance, they say Celje is more friendly than Ljubljana. But Melissa, originally from China, says arriving in Slovenia and Europe for the first time was a culture shock. She met Owen, originally from the UK, in China. And after 10 years in Beijing they decided it was time for a change... Melissa's music choice: S+C+A+R+R - "The Rest Of My Days". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPiao5BKtBo You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175122007 RTVSLO - Radio SI 679 false When Melissa and Owen faced the reality of Ljubljana's housing prices, they decided to look elsewhere. Today they're the proud owners of a property in Celje. At first glance, they say Celje is more friendly than Ljubljana. But Melissa, originally from China, says arriving in Slovenia and Europe for the first time was a culture shock. She met Owen, originally from the UK, in China. And after 10 years in Beijing they decided it was time for a change... Melissa's music choice: S+C+A+R+R - "The Rest Of My Days". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPiao5BKtBo You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175122007 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:10:17 +0000 Peter Kamien is a German who has been here long enough to know a thing or two about Slovenes. And although critical at times, he says he would never leave Slovenia. He met his Slovene wife while working in marketing, and then went on to be a writer, translator, and even an advisor in the presidential campaign! Peter also runs the biggest German travel blog about Slovenia, organizes the monthly Deutsches Sprachcafé Ljubljana events, and gives advice to Germans interested in moving to Slovenia. The interview features music by Johann Sebastian Bach (middle song - Badinerie), Johannes Brahms, The Avsenik Brothers Ensemble, and Oleksii Kalyna ("Winter Romance" from Pixabay) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175119679 RTVSLO - Radio SI 761 false Peter Kamien is a German who has been here long enough to know a thing or two about Slovenes. And although critical at times, he says he would never leave Slovenia. He met his Slovene wife while working in marketing, and then went on to be a writer, translator, and even an advisor in the presidential campaign! Peter also runs the biggest German travel blog about Slovenia, organizes the monthly Deutsches Sprachcafé Ljubljana events, and gives advice to Germans interested in moving to Slovenia. The interview features music by Johann Sebastian Bach (middle song - Badinerie), Johannes Brahms, The Avsenik Brothers Ensemble, and Oleksii Kalyna ("Winter Romance" from Pixabay) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175119679 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 If you walk along the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana you might run into Fatima Zahra. Fatima comes from a tourist/fishing town in Morocco, lives in Domžale, but manages a small shop in Ljubljana. She came here after meeting a Slovenian on holiday in Morocco. They fell in love and now have a family in Slovenia:) Fatima loves the open markets - especially the locally produced cheese and butter! She calls on Slovenians to show more respect towards the elderly, and hopes to one day run the Ljubljana Marathon ;) Fatima's music choice: Fehd Benchemsi - "Baba Mimoun". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnZarzSvJE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175112059 RTVSLO - Radio SI 632 false If you walk along the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana you might run into Fatima Zahra. Fatima comes from a tourist/fishing town in Morocco, lives in Domžale, but manages a small shop in Ljubljana. She came here after meeting a Slovenian on holiday in Morocco. They fell in love and now have a family in Slovenia:) Fatima loves the open markets - especially the locally produced cheese and butter! She calls on Slovenians to show more respect towards the elderly, and hopes to one day run the Ljubljana Marathon ;) Fatima's music choice: Fehd Benchemsi - "Baba Mimoun". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwnZarzSvJE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175112059 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:10:20 +0000 Anzhelika says two things Slovenians take for granted are clean drinking water and safety. Anzhelika is from Ukraine and has a background in international relations. But we found her at the Museum of National Liberation in Maribor where she helps out organizing international projects and exhibitions. As a matter of fact, she was also married inside the museum. Of course, to a Slovenian ;) Anzhelika's music choice: Tina Karol - "Добрий вечір тобі, пане господарю / Good Evening To You, Mr. Host". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgRbJl06pY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175108616 RTVSLO - Radio SI 657 false Anzhelika says two things Slovenians take for granted are clean drinking water and safety. Anzhelika is from Ukraine and has a background in international relations. But we found her at the Museum of National Liberation in Maribor where she helps out organizing international projects and exhibitions. As a matter of fact, she was also married inside the museum. Of course, to a Slovenian ;) Anzhelika's music choice: Tina Karol - "Добрий вечір тобі, пане господарю / Good Evening To You, Mr. Host". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlgRbJl06pY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175108616 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:51 +0000 Zaher travelled almost a month across many countries to reach Slovenia. When the 23-year-old citizen of no country finally arrived in Slovenia in 2016, he asked from asylum. Zaher Amini was otherwise born in Iran as a refugee to parents from Afghanistan. He hasn't seen his parents since coming to Slovenia – that's eight years now… Today Zaher works in a restaurant in Hrpelje-Kozina, is almost fluent in Slovene, and hopes to one day work with animals in Slovenia. Zaher's music choice: Dawood Sarkhosh - "Sarzamine Man". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQP8-gHjxg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175104872 RTVSLO - Radio SI 619 false Zaher travelled almost a month across many countries to reach Slovenia. When the 23-year-old citizen of no country finally arrived in Slovenia in 2016, he asked from asylum. Zaher Amini was otherwise born in Iran as a refugee to parents from Afghanistan. He hasn't seen his parents since coming to Slovenia – that's eight years now… Today Zaher works in a restaurant in Hrpelje-Kozina, is almost fluent in Slovene, and hopes to one day work with animals in Slovenia. Zaher's music choice: Dawood Sarkhosh - "Sarzamine Man". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdQP8-gHjxg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175104872 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 This week we meet, talk to, and take a walk with a young Georgian living in Velenje. Meet Leli Aronia Zajc, a promising photographer who came here for a study experience, but ended up marrying a Slovenian. Leli has been living in Velenje for around two years now. The community is small but welcoming. She says Slovenians tend to keep a distance at first, but when they open their hearts Slovenia becomes the "best place to end up" :) Leli's music choice: Makvala & Archil Chiklhadze - "Adolescence". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmybFWrFKiY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175095361 RTVSLO - Radio SI 702 false This week we meet, talk to, and take a walk with a young Georgian living in Velenje. Meet Leli Aronia Zajc, a promising photographer who came here for a study experience, but ended up marrying a Slovenian. Leli has been living in Velenje for around two years now. The community is small but welcoming. She says Slovenians tend to keep a distance at first, but when they open their hearts Slovenia becomes the "best place to end up" :) Leli's music choice: Makvala & Archil Chiklhadze - "Adolescence". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmybFWrFKiY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175095361 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Mitchell is a carpenter from the US now living and working in the Bovec area. It took just one picture of Slovenia and a brief visit for him to decide to move here “forever”. He calls his new home heaven on earth... Today he fulfills his time with woodwork projects, hiking the Soča trail, and swimming in the river with his dog Franky. In addition, he eats good food and enjoys the hospitality and company of his Slovene friends. So, what more could one ask for? Mitchell's music choice: Stick Figure - "Livin' It". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygQBpLTGewk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175091553 RTVSLO - Radio SI 553 false Mitchell is a carpenter from the US now living and working in the Bovec area. It took just one picture of Slovenia and a brief visit for him to decide to move here “forever”. He calls his new home heaven on earth... Today he fulfills his time with woodwork projects, hiking the Soča trail, and swimming in the river with his dog Franky. In addition, he eats good food and enjoys the hospitality and company of his Slovene friends. So, what more could one ask for? Mitchell's music choice: Stick Figure - "Livin' It". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygQBpLTGewk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175091553 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:00:19 +0000 From the plateaus and mountains of Kyrgyzstan to Slovenia... In this episode we sit down to talk to Aigul Hakimova in Ljubljana! She arrived here 23 years ago to study anthropology. Today she helps other foreigners seeking international protection. She says solving the housing and language issues of refugees and migrants are key for better integration. Listen in to find out more about Kyrgyzstan, its music, and how Aigul lost her fear of big animals :) Aigul's music choice: Ordo Sakhna - "Mash Botoy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYplv7e2Xrs&list=OLAK5uy_kIsA6MZbM78XuroKKfJCy1zSftU8CO6fM&index=5 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175088377 RTVSLO - Radio SI 718 false From the plateaus and mountains of Kyrgyzstan to Slovenia... In this episode we sit down to talk to Aigul Hakimova in Ljubljana! She arrived here 23 years ago to study anthropology. Today she helps other foreigners seeking international protection. She says solving the housing and language issues of refugees and migrants are key for better integration. Listen in to find out more about Kyrgyzstan, its music, and how Aigul lost her fear of big animals :) Aigul's music choice: Ordo Sakhna - "Mash Botoy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYplv7e2Xrs&list=OLAK5uy_kIsA6MZbM78XuroKKfJCy1zSftU8CO6fM&index=5 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175088377 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:30:49 +0000 Bobby was born in Sweden, but today you can find him up in the Slovenian mountains. Together with his wife he takes care of the mountain hut at Žavcarjev Vrh – voted by hikers as the best mountain hut in Slovenia for 2024! So how did he end up doing this job and why is life better in Slovenia compared to Sweden? We visited Bobby up in his mountain hut, where he also showed us around and talked about his Slovene roots ;) Bobby's music choice: Freestyle - "Nära dig". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYGd14VgQSQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175084619 RTVSLO - Radio SI 671 false Bobby was born in Sweden, but today you can find him up in the Slovenian mountains. Together with his wife he takes care of the mountain hut at Žavcarjev Vrh – voted by hikers as the best mountain hut in Slovenia for 2024! So how did he end up doing this job and why is life better in Slovenia compared to Sweden? We visited Bobby up in his mountain hut, where he also showed us around and talked about his Slovene roots ;) Bobby's music choice: Freestyle - "Nära dig". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYGd14VgQSQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175084619 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:11:08 +0000 Enjoy life, worry less, is Catia's advice. Catia is a Brazilian from Sao Paolo. She now lives in Velenje, which she says has accepted her with open arms. Catia has been in Slovenia for 18 years now. She came because of love and decided to stay in Slovenia despite a later divorce... To find out why she decided to stay and hear about some of the differences between life in Brazil and Slovenia, join us for a walk in the next "Land of Dreams" by the beautiful Velenje Lake ;) Catia's music choice: Silence - "Skin". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfZaRCIGzI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175077524 RTVSLO - Radio SI 557 false Enjoy life, worry less, is Catia's advice. Catia is a Brazilian from Sao Paolo. She now lives in Velenje, which she says has accepted her with open arms. Catia has been in Slovenia for 18 years now. She came because of love and decided to stay in Slovenia despite a later divorce... To find out why she decided to stay and hear about some of the differences between life in Brazil and Slovenia, join us for a walk in the next "Land of Dreams" by the beautiful Velenje Lake ;) Catia's music choice: Silence - "Skin". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfZaRCIGzI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175077524 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:45:27 +0000 Blackberries. That's what he found in the westernmost village of Slovenia. And a breathtaking view of the mountains. And peace and quiet. And a playground on which to realize his dreams, and a Slovenian lady to share it all with. But the house… he says the house found him. Meet Daniel, an American in Robidišče. Daniel's music choice: Tony Bennett - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysw4svDmcxc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175074932 RTVSLO - Radio SI 669 false Blackberries. That's what he found in the westernmost village of Slovenia. And a breathtaking view of the mountains. And peace and quiet. And a playground on which to realize his dreams, and a Slovenian lady to share it all with. But the house… he says the house found him. Meet Daniel, an American in Robidišče. Daniel's music choice: Tony Bennett - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysw4svDmcxc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175074932 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Today we talk to a French pastry chef in Ljubljana! Naser Gashi was born and raised in Kosovo, but went to school to become a pastry chef in Paris... Life eventually brought him to Slovenia after meeting his Slovene wife in Paris. Today Naser has his own company, a long list of clients, and works seven days a week… which he says is not difficult if you like your job :) Naser's music choice: Nexhmije Pagarusha - "Baresha". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZCSQlnFU7s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175071736 RTVSLO - Radio SI 622 false Today we talk to a French pastry chef in Ljubljana! Naser Gashi was born and raised in Kosovo, but went to school to become a pastry chef in Paris... Life eventually brought him to Slovenia after meeting his Slovene wife in Paris. Today Naser has his own company, a long list of clients, and works seven days a week… which he says is not difficult if you like your job :) Naser's music choice: Nexhmije Pagarusha - "Baresha". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZCSQlnFU7s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175071736 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Meet Jennyfer Cantos. She comes from Zaragoza, Spain, and now lives near Domžale. She has two kids and her friends call her Jenny. She works in a bakery in Ljubljana and has recently opened a forest kindergarten with her Slovenian partner. If you're interested to find out more and hear what she has to say about the differences between Spain and Slovenia, join us for a walk in central Ljubljana... Jenny's music choice: EL Vega Life - "Pa Vivirla". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8o3c43IOw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175053074 RTVSLO - Radio SI 552 false Meet Jennyfer Cantos. She comes from Zaragoza, Spain, and now lives near Domžale. She has two kids and her friends call her Jenny. She works in a bakery in Ljubljana and has recently opened a forest kindergarten with her Slovenian partner. If you're interested to find out more and hear what she has to say about the differences between Spain and Slovenia, join us for a walk in central Ljubljana... Jenny's music choice: EL Vega Life - "Pa Vivirla". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8o3c43IOw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175053074 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:46:32 +0000 Meet Steve Hawley, an Englishman who fell in love with a Slovene and now lives in the village of Selo near Žiri. A video artist and musician, Steve decided to move full-time to Slovenia after retiring from teaching arts in Sheffield and Manchester. Today he writes, goes for swims in the Sovra River, and says learning Slovene was key to unlocking the Slovene soul. Steve's music choice: Brina & String.si - "Sinko Marko". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr3AwhSpr_c You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175047899 RTVSLO - Radio SI 778 false Meet Steve Hawley, an Englishman who fell in love with a Slovene and now lives in the village of Selo near Žiri. A video artist and musician, Steve decided to move full-time to Slovenia after retiring from teaching arts in Sheffield and Manchester. Today he writes, goes for swims in the Sovra River, and says learning Slovene was key to unlocking the Slovene soul. Steve's music choice: Brina & String.si - "Sinko Marko". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr3AwhSpr_c You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175047899 Thu, 23 May 2024 15:30:47 +0000 Meet Veronika and Mark, a Swedish couple who have decided to replace the city life with country living in the Slovenian hills. The two bought some land in the village of Čepno, near Pivka, and have started running a farm. They have chickens, pigs, cats, a tractor, some walnut and fruit trees, and lots of enthusiasm. At times the work is hard and plenty, but Veronika and Mark say this kind of lifestyle is healthier and happier. Their music choice: Rammstein - "Ohne Dich". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LWBtMz2B8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175033259 RTVSLO - Radio SI 664 false Meet Veronika and Mark, a Swedish couple who have decided to replace the city life with country living in the Slovenian hills. The two bought some land in the village of Čepno, near Pivka, and have started running a farm. They have chickens, pigs, cats, a tractor, some walnut and fruit trees, and lots of enthusiasm. At times the work is hard and plenty, but Veronika and Mark say this kind of lifestyle is healthier and happier. Their music choice: Rammstein - "Ohne Dich". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LWBtMz2B8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175033259 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:01:19 +0000 Monica was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but today she has German citizenship and lives in Slovenia. Coming from a country of mighty rivers like the Zambezi, today she lives in a house right next to the tranquil Dravinja river. Monica first came to Europe in 1982 to study in Germany. Today she and her husband own a house near Ptuj and have their own institute, helping Slovenia's youth with language education and training in journalism. Monica's music choice: Bhundu Boys - "Simbimbino". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLDTBM2mxHU You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175029572 RTVSLO - Radio SI 654 false Monica was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but today she has German citizenship and lives in Slovenia. Coming from a country of mighty rivers like the Zambezi, today she lives in a house right next to the tranquil Dravinja river. Monica first came to Europe in 1982 to study in Germany. Today she and her husband own a house near Ptuj and have their own institute, helping Slovenia's youth with language education and training in journalism. Monica's music choice: Bhundu Boys - "Simbimbino". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLDTBM2mxHU You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175029572 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:30:55 +0000 Meet Juned Kemer, a Pakistani Slovenian better known as Johnny! He was born and raised in Pakistan, but now lives and works in Ljubljana. Last year he received his Slovenian citizenship, is fluent in Slovene, and keeps a Slovenian flag in his home. He's happy to live in a country which is peaceful, clean, unpolluted, and says everyone arriving to a new country should respect the local culture and laws. To find out more about Johnny, join us for a walk though central Ljubljana… Juned's music choice: Kings Of Leon - "Radioactive". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBbMbKSZrQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175023170 RTVSLO - Radio SI 653 false Meet Juned Kemer, a Pakistani Slovenian better known as Johnny! He was born and raised in Pakistan, but now lives and works in Ljubljana. Last year he received his Slovenian citizenship, is fluent in Slovene, and keeps a Slovenian flag in his home. He's happy to live in a country which is peaceful, clean, unpolluted, and says everyone arriving to a new country should respect the local culture and laws. To find out more about Johnny, join us for a walk though central Ljubljana… Juned's music choice: Kings Of Leon - "Radioactive". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBbMbKSZrQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175023170 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:07 +0000 Meet Jan Lagerwall, a Swede retired from the military who now lives in Slovenia. Born and raised in Stockholm he now lives in Duplek near Maribor. He came here after falling in love with Sonja, a Slovene who used to work in Sweden :) Today he spends his time reading books in Slovene, flies planes at the aeroclub in Maribor, walks at least 10km a day, and makes great sour milk and Turkish coffee. Jan’s advice for life: Eat good, not too much, and keep moving! Jan's music choice: Lasse Berghagen - "Stockholm i mitt hjärta". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMA9cgbq-v0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175019806 RTVSLO - Radio SI 611 false Meet Jan Lagerwall, a Swede retired from the military who now lives in Slovenia. Born and raised in Stockholm he now lives in Duplek near Maribor. He came here after falling in love with Sonja, a Slovene who used to work in Sweden :) Today he spends his time reading books in Slovene, flies planes at the aeroclub in Maribor, walks at least 10km a day, and makes great sour milk and Turkish coffee. Jan’s advice for life: Eat good, not too much, and keep moving! Jan's music choice: Lasse Berghagen - "Stockholm i mitt hjärta". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMA9cgbq-v0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175019806 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:25:54 +0000 Today we're at the theatre talking to a Macedonian theatre and film director who has been living in Slovenia for 6 years now. Meet Aleksandar Popovski, the Artistic Director at the Drama SNG Maribor. He calls theatre his home and a special place in which he can create other versions of the world. He praises Slovenia's audience noting its fine taste for theatre, opera, ballet, and arts in general. Having worked in around 15 countries so far, he says it's nice to work in Slovenia where everyone behaves like a professional. He also loves the relationship between people and nature in Slovenia. To find out more about Aleksandar, as well as theatre and film work in general, join us in our "Land of Dreams". Aleksandar's music choice: Low Roar - "Don't Be So Serious". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56XxiS_pJ0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175016255 RTVSLO - Radio SI 613 false Today we're at the theatre talking to a Macedonian theatre and film director who has been living in Slovenia for 6 years now. Meet Aleksandar Popovski, the Artistic Director at the Drama SNG Maribor. He calls theatre his home and a special place in which he can create other versions of the world. He praises Slovenia's audience noting its fine taste for theatre, opera, ballet, and arts in general. Having worked in around 15 countries so far, he says it's nice to work in Slovenia where everyone behaves like a professional. He also loves the relationship between people and nature in Slovenia. To find out more about Aleksandar, as well as theatre and film work in general, join us in our "Land of Dreams". Aleksandar's music choice: Low Roar - "Don't Be So Serious". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56XxiS_pJ0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175016255 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:45:52 +0000 This week in "Land of Dreams" we meet Colleen Leminski, a free-spirited Canadian looking to set down roots in Slovenia. Colleen describes herself as a nomad who speaks three languages, an avid dancer, and a person who loves discovering different places… And one of those places is her current place of residence, Slovenska Bistrica. She loves the castle vegetable market, the surroundings, and the community… She came here because of love, and is excited to see what the future has to offer in Slovenia. Colleen's music choice: Barenaked Ladies - "If I Had $1000000". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynCgnbbgbM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175010516 RTVSLO - Radio SI 505 false This week in "Land of Dreams" we meet Colleen Leminski, a free-spirited Canadian looking to set down roots in Slovenia. Colleen describes herself as a nomad who speaks three languages, an avid dancer, and a person who loves discovering different places… And one of those places is her current place of residence, Slovenska Bistrica. She loves the castle vegetable market, the surroundings, and the community… She came here because of love, and is excited to see what the future has to offer in Slovenia. Colleen's music choice: Barenaked Ladies - "If I Had $1000000". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynCgnbbgbM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175010516 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 17:03:17 +0000 Henry Soldevilla is from the Philippines but has been living in Slovenia for more than 40 years now. He arrived here as a professional dancer when it was still Yugoslavia. He spent most of his life in Portorož and now that he's in pension he decided to move to Ljubljana which he says is more vibrant. In all these years he still hasn't been back to the Philippines, but says he has found his "land of dreams" in Slovenia. Henry's music choice: Frank Sinatra - "My Way". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175006406 RTVSLO - Radio SI 529 false Henry Soldevilla is from the Philippines but has been living in Slovenia for more than 40 years now. He arrived here as a professional dancer when it was still Yugoslavia. He spent most of his life in Portorož and now that he's in pension he decided to move to Ljubljana which he says is more vibrant. In all these years he still hasn't been back to the Philippines, but says he has found his "land of dreams" in Slovenia. Henry's music choice: Frank Sinatra - "My Way". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175006406 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:00:32 +0000 Luigi has spent most of his past 5 years on the streets playing music to complete strangers. He comes from Peru and calls himself the "Ukulele Traveler". But Luigi doesn't travel as much as he used to... After meeting a Slovenian girl Luigi is now raising a family in Maribor. However, despite settling down Luigi still plays in the streets, and would like to continue composing music for himself and others... Music in the show: "No Hay Culpables" - Luigi Mendez (Ukulele Traveler) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 175000272 RTVSLO - Radio SI 678 false Luigi has spent most of his past 5 years on the streets playing music to complete strangers. He comes from Peru and calls himself the "Ukulele Traveler". But Luigi doesn't travel as much as he used to... After meeting a Slovenian girl Luigi is now raising a family in Maribor. However, despite settling down Luigi still plays in the streets, and would like to continue composing music for himself and others... Music in the show: "No Hay Culpables" - Luigi Mendez (Ukulele Traveler) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/175000272 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000 This week in Land of Dreams we visit the »Land of Bees« thanks to Caio and Leticia from Brazil! They both work at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where they research bees and take care of the faculty's own apiary in Pivola. So, what are the differences between bees in Slovenia and Brazil, what's it like to live in Slovenia, and what do they miss from back home…? Their music choice: Charlie Brown Jr. - "Proibida Pra Mim". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJRIZS4Z7Mw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174996231 RTVSLO - Radio SI 581 false This week in Land of Dreams we visit the »Land of Bees« thanks to Caio and Leticia from Brazil! They both work at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where they research bees and take care of the faculty's own apiary in Pivola. So, what are the differences between bees in Slovenia and Brazil, what's it like to live in Slovenia, and what do they miss from back home…? Their music choice: Charlie Brown Jr. - "Proibida Pra Mim". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJRIZS4Z7Mw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174996231 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:47 +0000 This week in Land of Dreams we're by the Ljubljanica River talking to Jonas Sonnenschein, a German living in Ljubljana. Jonas came to Ljubljana after meeting his Slovene wife in Sweden. Today he's a father of two, loves the outdoors, and works for an NGO dealing with sustainability. He says Slovenes feel connected to nature and don't lag behind northern Europe regarding environmental issues. We also touch on being punctual, the challenges of being natural while speaking a foreign language... and what about swimming in the Ljubljanica River? Jonas's music choice: Jan Delay - "Oh Jonny". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7u7ptj-j4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174992868 RTVSLO - Radio SI 577 false This week in Land of Dreams we're by the Ljubljanica River talking to Jonas Sonnenschein, a German living in Ljubljana. Jonas came to Ljubljana after meeting his Slovene wife in Sweden. Today he's a father of two, loves the outdoors, and works for an NGO dealing with sustainability. He says Slovenes feel connected to nature and don't lag behind northern Europe regarding environmental issues. We also touch on being punctual, the challenges of being natural while speaking a foreign language... and what about swimming in the Ljubljanica River? Jonas's music choice: Jan Delay - "Oh Jonny". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7u7ptj-j4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174992868 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:30:02 +0000 Jauko is a Dutchman with a house in the Karst region. He says if you want to integrate somewhere, knowing the region's history is important. Jauko spends half his time in Holland and the other half in Slovenia, where he helps his neighbours and offers tours along the Isonzo battlefields through local guides. He loves the silence and star-covered skies in Sela na Krasu, and is happy to be creating his own family history in the Karst region! Jauko's music choice: Arcade Fire - "Age of Anxiety I". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEh4Vfzow5U You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174989293 RTVSLO - Radio SI 581 false Jauko is a Dutchman with a house in the Karst region. He says if you want to integrate somewhere, knowing the region's history is important. Jauko spends half his time in Holland and the other half in Slovenia, where he helps his neighbours and offers tours along the Isonzo battlefields through local guides. He loves the silence and star-covered skies in Sela na Krasu, and is happy to be creating his own family history in the Karst region! Jauko's music choice: Arcade Fire - "Age of Anxiety I". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEh4Vfzow5U You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174989293 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:25:42 +0000 Meet Mel Hitchcocks, an Englishwoman running a school in Slovenia. Mel is the principal of the British International School of Ljubljana. After living in Egypt, Mongolia, and Russia, Mel shares the challenges of adapting to new locations. She says she's happy to be in Slovenia now. She praises Slovenia's education system, and loves its castles, history, and nature... Mel's music choice: Queen - "Radio Ga Ga". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdwsXLmrHE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/Prikaži manj 174986544 RTVSLO - Radio SI 492 false Meet Mel Hitchcocks, an Englishwoman running a school in Slovenia. Mel is the principal of the British International School of Ljubljana. After living in Egypt, Mongolia, and Russia, Mel shares the challenges of adapting to new locations. She says she's happy to be in Slovenia now. She praises Slovenia's education system, and loves its castles, history, and nature... Mel's music choice: Queen - "Radio Ga Ga". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdwsXLmrHE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/Prikaži manj https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174986544 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:30:42 +0000 Singing makes you feel happy, helps you spread beauty and connect with others. In today's show we visit the Ljubljana International Vocal Ensemble to talk to its founder Juan Zuleta, a Colombian living in Slovenia. Juan is a musician, a singer, and conductor, who has been living in Ljubljana for three years now. He says Slovenia is beautiful, but is also a closed society which does not understand the hardships foreigners often have to go through... One of the aims of setting up the choir was to create a space where expats can meet and share experiences. Juan's music choice: Juan Zuleta - "Run for the Green". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKwin6bk1XA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174962106 RTVSLO - Radio SI 690 false Singing makes you feel happy, helps you spread beauty and connect with others. In today's show we visit the Ljubljana International Vocal Ensemble to talk to its founder Juan Zuleta, a Colombian living in Slovenia. Juan is a musician, a singer, and conductor, who has been living in Ljubljana for three years now. He says Slovenia is beautiful, but is also a closed society which does not understand the hardships foreigners often have to go through... One of the aims of setting up the choir was to create a space where expats can meet and share experiences. Juan's music choice: Juan Zuleta - "Run for the Green". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKwin6bk1XA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174962106 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 Paula is happy to be in Slovenia. She likes her job, gets to talk to interesting people and travel without traveling. The world comes to Paula… at the hostel where she works;) Paula came to Slovenia from Poland after meeting her »special Slovene man«. She now helps run a hostel in the Karst region together with her brother-in-law. People come and go, but she feels good where she is. Compared to Poland she says there's less stress in Slovenia, but dividing her time between Sežana and Matavun she does sometimes feel as the only foreigner in town… Join us for a trip in the Karst region and a walk up to a… wait… was it a hill, or a mountain?:) Paula's music choice: Dawid Podsiadło - "W dobrą stronę". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ArKq8r7quY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296 174959896 RTVSLO - Radio SI 601 false Paula is happy to be in Slovenia. She likes her job, gets to talk to interesting people and travel without traveling. The world comes to Paula… at the hostel where she works;) Paula came to Slovenia from Poland after meeting her »special Slovene man«. She now helps run a hostel in the Karst region together with her brother-in-law. People come and go, but she feels good where she is. Compared to Poland she says there's less stress in Slovenia, but dividing her time between Sežana and Matavun she does sometimes feel as the only foreigner in town… Join us for a trip in the Karst region and a walk up to a… wait… was it a hill, or a mountain?:) Paula's music choice: Dawid Podsiadło - "W dobrą stronę". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ArKq8r7quY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174959896 Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:23 +0000 This week we talk about coffee and being a barista with a young American who came to Slovenia because of a Slovenian girl. Meet Chris Russell, originally from Montana, USA, presently living in Maribor. After falling in love he decided to sell everything and fly across the ocean. It was his first time in Europe, and today he says he loves living in Maribor and doesn't see himself leaving any time soon… Chris's music choice: Kip Moore - "Somethin' 'Bout A Truck". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfNFR6gh2E You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296 174956346 RTVSLO - Radio SI 581 false This week we talk about coffee and being a barista with a young American who came to Slovenia because of a Slovenian girl. Meet Chris Russell, originally from Montana, USA, presently living in Maribor. After falling in love he decided to sell everything and fly across the ocean. It was his first time in Europe, and today he says he loves living in Maribor and doesn't see himself leaving any time soon… Chris's music choice: Kip Moore - "Somethin' 'Bout A Truck". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YfNFR6gh2E You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296 https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174956346 Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:04 +0000 Meet Riitta from Finland! Slovenia crossed her path when she met a Slovenian during her studies. The feeling when she decided to come live in Slovenia was both exciting and scary at the same time. It's been around 15 years since then and today Riitta lives in Ljubljana, has a family and is a mother of two, has a successful career in business economics, and loves the mountains. Join us for a walk in Tivoli Park to find out more about Finland, the challenges of being an expat, and what Slovenians and Finns have in common… ;) Riitta's music choice: Pave Maijanen - "Elämän Nälkä". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGN3XB9YXDI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174949217 RTVSLO - Radio SI 695 false Meet Riitta from Finland! Slovenia crossed her path when she met a Slovenian during her studies. The feeling when she decided to come live in Slovenia was both exciting and scary at the same time. It's been around 15 years since then and today Riitta lives in Ljubljana, has a family and is a mother of two, has a successful career in business economics, and loves the mountains. Join us for a walk in Tivoli Park to find out more about Finland, the challenges of being an expat, and what Slovenians and Finns have in common… ;) Riitta's music choice: Pave Maijanen - "Elämän Nälkä". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGN3XB9YXDI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174949217 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:00:15 +0000 Meet Emre Edebali, a young man from Izmir, Turkey, who ended up in Velenje! Emre first came to Velenje to work as a volunteer. Today he works on several other projects, is enrolled in a Master's study in Nova Gorica, but still lives in Velenje. He advocates that all young people spend a year abroad in order to have the experience of stepping out of their comfort zone. Emre says that compared to Turkey life is more chilled in Slovenia, and is fascinated by Slovenia's excitement for ski jumping. Emre's music choice: Siddharta - "Ledena". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FNGZT8-EPw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174946654 RTVSLO - Radio SI 663 false Meet Emre Edebali, a young man from Izmir, Turkey, who ended up in Velenje! Emre first came to Velenje to work as a volunteer. Today he works on several other projects, is enrolled in a Master's study in Nova Gorica, but still lives in Velenje. He advocates that all young people spend a year abroad in order to have the experience of stepping out of their comfort zone. Emre says that compared to Turkey life is more chilled in Slovenia, and is fascinated by Slovenia's excitement for ski jumping. Emre's music choice: Siddharta - "Ledena". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FNGZT8-EPw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174946654 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:45:12 +0000 This week's Land of Dreams comes from inside a school gym and we get to meet Svetlana Oletič, a PE teacher and volleyball coach in Mala Nedelja. Svetlana, a former professional volleyball player herself, came to Slovenia from Ukraine 29 years ago. Today her »prleščina« dialect is perfect, she’s an active member of the local community, enjoys writing, but also helps Ukrainians fleeing the war. She says it's difficult to talk about the situation in Ukraine but says foreigners coming to Slovenia are often stigmatized and face many difficulties… like finding a job, a home, and even friends. Svetlana's music choice: Rihanna - "Lift Me Up". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_OexsUI2M You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174942776 RTVSLO - Radio SI 566 false This week's Land of Dreams comes from inside a school gym and we get to meet Svetlana Oletič, a PE teacher and volleyball coach in Mala Nedelja. Svetlana, a former professional volleyball player herself, came to Slovenia from Ukraine 29 years ago. Today her »prleščina« dialect is perfect, she’s an active member of the local community, enjoys writing, but also helps Ukrainians fleeing the war. She says it's difficult to talk about the situation in Ukraine but says foreigners coming to Slovenia are often stigmatized and face many difficulties… like finding a job, a home, and even friends. Svetlana's music choice: Rihanna - "Lift Me Up". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_OexsUI2M You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174942776 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:30:22 +0000 Joao wanted to come to Europe ever since he was a small boy. Eventually he did, and it was in Portugal that he fell in love with a Slovenian girl. Joao is originally from Sao Paolo in Brazil. He now lives in Murska Sobota! When Slovenians find out where he's from, they say… but why?!?! But Joao is happy where he is… he's with the person he loves, surrounded by wonderful people, and says he loves living in a place which has four seasons! Joao's music choice: Demonios Da Garoa - "Trem Das Onze". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-VP_nferXM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174940230 RTVSLO - Radio SI 666 false Joao wanted to come to Europe ever since he was a small boy. Eventually he did, and it was in Portugal that he fell in love with a Slovenian girl. Joao is originally from Sao Paolo in Brazil. He now lives in Murska Sobota! When Slovenians find out where he's from, they say… but why?!?! But Joao is happy where he is… he's with the person he loves, surrounded by wonderful people, and says he loves living in a place which has four seasons! Joao's music choice: Demonios Da Garoa - "Trem Das Onze". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-VP_nferXM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174940230 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:50:35 +0000 Try a putting a pen on a piece of paper and starting a long-distance romantic relationship... Think it would work? According to Dan, all the best stories start with a girl… Dan Penketh is an engineer who was born in the UK but also spent quite a lot of his time in Scotland. He now lives in Ljubljana. He came here because of love and tells us of his coming to Slovenia. Dan compares Slovenia to Scotland, praising its nature and people, and describing it as a very nice part of the world to be in. And yes, he'd like to stay here... Dan's music choice: Runrig - "Empty Glens". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8saq2gVsbso You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174935933 RTVSLO - Radio SI 602 false Try a putting a pen on a piece of paper and starting a long-distance romantic relationship... Think it would work? According to Dan, all the best stories start with a girl… Dan Penketh is an engineer who was born in the UK but also spent quite a lot of his time in Scotland. He now lives in Ljubljana. He came here because of love and tells us of his coming to Slovenia. Dan compares Slovenia to Scotland, praising its nature and people, and describing it as a very nice part of the world to be in. And yes, he'd like to stay here... Dan's music choice: Runrig - "Empty Glens". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8saq2gVsbso You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174935933 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:06:20 +0000 Meet Joyce Pizarro, a Peruvian who calls herself a Latin American, and calls Slovenia her home. Her first contact with Slovenia was in primary school in India, and later in life her best friends were Slovenes of Argentinian descent. After moving from country to country she then met a Slovenian traveling the world. Eventually Joyce moved to Maribor and today she has three children and works for a Slovenian company that helps others do business in new markets around the world. Joyce says Slovenes are kind but should be more proud. She misses South America’s culture of living, the freshness of the fruit, and warm weather. Joyce's music choice: Calle 13 - "Latinoamérica". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkFJE8ZdeG8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174929541 RTVSLO - Radio SI 647 false Meet Joyce Pizarro, a Peruvian who calls herself a Latin American, and calls Slovenia her home. Her first contact with Slovenia was in primary school in India, and later in life her best friends were Slovenes of Argentinian descent. After moving from country to country she then met a Slovenian traveling the world. Eventually Joyce moved to Maribor and today she has three children and works for a Slovenian company that helps others do business in new markets around the world. Joyce says Slovenes are kind but should be more proud. She misses South America’s culture of living, the freshness of the fruit, and warm weather. Joyce's music choice: Calle 13 - "Latinoamérica". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkFJE8ZdeG8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174929541 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:15:05 +0000 Joao was born and raised in Lisbon, but does not regret his decision to move to Slovenia. The reason: a blue-eyed blonde girl from Maribor. He says it was love at first sight. He does miss the ocean, but now calls Maribor his home. Joao still struggles with the language but speaks German and easily finds work in neighboring Austria. He studied gastronomy and tourism, praises Slovenia's wine, and says Slovenia is a hidden gem in Europe. Joao's music choice: HMB ft. Carminho - "O Amor é Assim". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7IknRfRz4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174926223 RTVSLO - Radio SI 563 false Joao was born and raised in Lisbon, but does not regret his decision to move to Slovenia. The reason: a blue-eyed blonde girl from Maribor. He says it was love at first sight. He does miss the ocean, but now calls Maribor his home. Joao still struggles with the language but speaks German and easily finds work in neighboring Austria. He studied gastronomy and tourism, praises Slovenia's wine, and says Slovenia is a hidden gem in Europe. Joao's music choice: HMB ft. Carminho - "O Amor é Assim". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B7IknRfRz4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174926223 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:29:37 +0000 Have you ever perceived Slovenia as both the great outdoors and a culinary destination at the same time? Just like many other foreigners arriving in Slovenia, Robin Hill was blown away by the beauty and outdoor activities on offer. Originally from Birmingham in England, it didn't take Robin long to buy a house and move to Slovenia. And being a chef, he eventually also opened his own restaurant business in Log pod Mangartom. Robin's music choice: Fleet Foxes - 'Blue Ridge Mountains': You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOukoIHP3m0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174920035 RTVSLO - Radio SI 673 false Have you ever perceived Slovenia as both the great outdoors and a culinary destination at the same time? Just like many other foreigners arriving in Slovenia, Robin Hill was blown away by the beauty and outdoor activities on offer. Originally from Birmingham in England, it didn't take Robin long to buy a house and move to Slovenia. And being a chef, he eventually also opened his own restaurant business in Log pod Mangartom. Robin's music choice: Fleet Foxes - 'Blue Ridge Mountains': You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOukoIHP3m0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174920035 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:00:42 +0000 Imagine an amphitheater of forest-covered mountains and a green open meadow in the middle. And a chair. And sitting on that chair is Lindsey. On one of her European travels she fell in love with Slovenia, and especially the Bovec area. Originally from Montana, USA, Lindsey Conroy then bought an old house in Lepena! Lindsey is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and adventurer, but says buying the property in Lepena was one of the most difficult experiences in her life. In the next Land of Dreams we pay Lindsey a visit... Lindsey's music choice: Xavier Rudd - "Follow the Sun": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E1bNmyPWww You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174916056 RTVSLO - Radio SI 644 false Imagine an amphitheater of forest-covered mountains and a green open meadow in the middle. And a chair. And sitting on that chair is Lindsey. On one of her European travels she fell in love with Slovenia, and especially the Bovec area. Originally from Montana, USA, Lindsey Conroy then bought an old house in Lepena! Lindsey is a yoga teacher, entrepreneur, and adventurer, but says buying the property in Lepena was one of the most difficult experiences in her life. In the next Land of Dreams we pay Lindsey a visit... Lindsey's music choice: Xavier Rudd - "Follow the Sun": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E1bNmyPWww You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174916056 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:35:05 +0000 Evan works a piece of land in the Ljubljana Marshes. He's often misunderstood because of his approach to life and farming, as he has no machinery or tractor… He has faced droughts, floods, and even evictions, but Evan is too passionate to stop faming and will always continue planting seeds because it's what makes him alive… The story is a "Land of Dreams" special, created and played at the 2022 Avdiofestival in Ljubljana as part of Rob Rosenthal's traveling workshop. You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174913751 RTVSLO - Radio SI 426 false Evan works a piece of land in the Ljubljana Marshes. He's often misunderstood because of his approach to life and farming, as he has no machinery or tractor… He has faced droughts, floods, and even evictions, but Evan is too passionate to stop faming and will always continue planting seeds because it's what makes him alive… The story is a "Land of Dreams" special, created and played at the 2022 Avdiofestival in Ljubljana as part of Rob Rosenthal's traveling workshop. You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174913751 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:50:45 +0000 Katarzyna is a Czech girl️ who initially came to study in Slovenia and found it so nice that she never went back. Today she lives in Maribor, works as a translator, speaks Slovene, is active in the local folklore group, and helps foreign students in Slovenia. Katarzyna loves the food and mix of central European and Balkan cultures in Slovenia. She says being a foreigner is difficult, but that living in Slovenia has made her a more open person. Oh, and did we mention that Slovenians love to sing and dance? Katarzyna's music choice: Big Foot Mama - "Črni tulipan": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndrh6hcVip8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174908685 RTVSLO - Radio SI 639 false Katarzyna is a Czech girl️ who initially came to study in Slovenia and found it so nice that she never went back. Today she lives in Maribor, works as a translator, speaks Slovene, is active in the local folklore group, and helps foreign students in Slovenia. Katarzyna loves the food and mix of central European and Balkan cultures in Slovenia. She says being a foreigner is difficult, but that living in Slovenia has made her a more open person. Oh, and did we mention that Slovenians love to sing and dance? Katarzyna's music choice: Big Foot Mama - "Črni tulipan": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndrh6hcVip8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174908685 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 10:50:21 +0000 Meet Ziauddin, a chef from India , who thought he was going to England but ended up in Slovenia. After several years of working in a number of hotels and restaurants in Ljubljana, Ahmed eventually decided to open his own place - a small takeaway restaurant serving Indian food. He says Indian food is not only curry, and says his aim is to present the variety of Indian foods and spices. Regarding Slovenian food Ahmed loves štruklji. Ahmed says he always smiles, that Slovenians are friendly, and that you can overcome any obstacle just by breathing... Music used in the interview: traditional music from India, and Anoushka Shankar & Norah Jones – "Traces Of You". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEJSWIftX98 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174907359 RTVSLO - Radio SI 568 false Meet Ziauddin, a chef from India , who thought he was going to England but ended up in Slovenia. After several years of working in a number of hotels and restaurants in Ljubljana, Ahmed eventually decided to open his own place - a small takeaway restaurant serving Indian food. He says Indian food is not only curry, and says his aim is to present the variety of Indian foods and spices. Regarding Slovenian food Ahmed loves štruklji. Ahmed says he always smiles, that Slovenians are friendly, and that you can overcome any obstacle just by breathing... Music used in the interview: traditional music from India, and Anoushka Shankar & Norah Jones – "Traces Of You". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEJSWIftX98 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174907359 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:26:57 +0000 Joseph is from Madagascar and has lived in Slovenia since 1977. He says his soul is still very much connected to his home island, which he misses every day. Joseph is an architect, musician, and storyteller, who came to Ljubljana as a young student. He still remembers the time of Yugoslavia and Tito. He says racism was an issue in Yugoslavia, and talks of his frequent visits to primary schools giving presentations about Africa... Joseph's music choice: Malala & Navicula - "Tsy Ho Very". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiZhbhLkxSs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174898815 RTVSLO - Radio SI 656 false Joseph is from Madagascar and has lived in Slovenia since 1977. He says his soul is still very much connected to his home island, which he misses every day. Joseph is an architect, musician, and storyteller, who came to Ljubljana as a young student. He still remembers the time of Yugoslavia and Tito. He says racism was an issue in Yugoslavia, and talks of his frequent visits to primary schools giving presentations about Africa... Joseph's music choice: Malala & Navicula - "Tsy Ho Very". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiZhbhLkxSs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174898815 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:30:00 +0000 Meet the Daltons from South Africa! Werner and Nardia arrived in Slovenia with their son around half a year ago with a wish to call Slovenia their home. They say South Africa is overcrowded and love the size of Ljubljana and its quick access to nature. Nardia has a natural products business, as she makes her own environmentally friendly washing powders and dishwasher tablets. She praises Slovenia's sustainable approaches and excellent tap water quality. Werner says learning Slovene is a challenge but not unsurmountable, and said he thought VSTOP meant no entry and that the stores were closed :) Their music choice: Johnny Clegg & Savuka - "Scatterlings of Africa": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnYtcH4YS44 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174880253 RTVSLO - Radio SI 667 false Meet the Daltons from South Africa! Werner and Nardia arrived in Slovenia with their son around half a year ago with a wish to call Slovenia their home. They say South Africa is overcrowded and love the size of Ljubljana and its quick access to nature. Nardia has a natural products business, as she makes her own environmentally friendly washing powders and dishwasher tablets. She praises Slovenia's sustainable approaches and excellent tap water quality. Werner says learning Slovene is a challenge but not unsurmountable, and said he thought VSTOP meant no entry and that the stores were closed :) Their music choice: Johnny Clegg & Savuka - "Scatterlings of Africa": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnYtcH4YS44 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174880253 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:50:00 +0000 This week we talk to the Chernenkos, a Ukrainian family living in Slovenia. The Chernenkos have been in Slovenia for two years now but still face challenges. Andrii and Iryna arrived in Slovenia with their son and daughter to offer them a better education and future. However their thoughts are still in Ukraine, worried about the current situation and the safety of their families… We visited them in Bled to talk about their experiences so far and what they feel… Music used in the interview: Pink Floyd - "Us and Them", The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army", and D'Angelo - "Brown Sugar". You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174873156 RTVSLO - Radio SI 629 false This week we talk to the Chernenkos, a Ukrainian family living in Slovenia. The Chernenkos have been in Slovenia for two years now but still face challenges. Andrii and Iryna arrived in Slovenia with their son and daughter to offer them a better education and future. However their thoughts are still in Ukraine, worried about the current situation and the safety of their families… We visited them in Bled to talk about their experiences so far and what they feel… Music used in the interview: Pink Floyd - "Us and Them", The White Stripes - "Seven Nation Army", and D'Angelo - "Brown Sugar". You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174873156 Wed, 18 May 2022 09:30:00 +0000 Slovenia is beautiful and amazing, but some people decide to move on... Ozbay Emrah, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, has lived in Slovenia for around three years. Now he's moving to neighbouring Austria. He lists some of the biggest obstacles: the Slovene language and the inability to find proper work. Nevertheless, Ozbay says he's leaving Slovenia with nice memories. If you want to find out more about his decision, we met with Ozbay on his last day in Maribor… Ozbay's music choice: Tarkan - "Kiss, kiss": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN4Rbc6HSPY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174869609 RTVSLO - Radio SI 554 false Slovenia is beautiful and amazing, but some people decide to move on... Ozbay Emrah, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, has lived in Slovenia for around three years. Now he's moving to neighbouring Austria. He lists some of the biggest obstacles: the Slovene language and the inability to find proper work. Nevertheless, Ozbay says he's leaving Slovenia with nice memories. If you want to find out more about his decision, we met with Ozbay on his last day in Maribor… Ozbay's music choice: Tarkan - "Kiss, kiss": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN4Rbc6HSPY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174869609 Wed, 04 May 2022 09:25:17 +0000 Today's guest is an Olympic medalist from Canada, living and practicing in Slovenia. Abigail Strate first tried ski jumping when she was six. She's been jumping ever since ;) Abigail spends most of the year in Slovenia, lives in a house near the Planica Nordic Centre, has a Slovenian coach, loves bees, and has Slovenia to thank for her medal. She says she feels at home here and that going to Canada is sometimes more of a culture shock than being in Slovenia :) Abigail's music choice: Billy Joel - "Vienna": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wccRif2DaGs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174862594 RTVSLO - Radio SI 561 false Today's guest is an Olympic medalist from Canada, living and practicing in Slovenia. Abigail Strate first tried ski jumping when she was six. She's been jumping ever since ;) Abigail spends most of the year in Slovenia, lives in a house near the Planica Nordic Centre, has a Slovenian coach, loves bees, and has Slovenia to thank for her medal. She says she feels at home here and that going to Canada is sometimes more of a culture shock than being in Slovenia :) Abigail's music choice: Billy Joel - "Vienna": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wccRif2DaGs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174862594 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0000 Paul first came to Slovenia when he was eight years old. Later in life it turned out to be the only country he came back to which was better than his memory of it. Today Paul lives in the village of Ribno near Bled, together with his wife Abhaya, who comes from Taiwan. They love Slovenia's nature, fresh air, rivers and lakes. He says he'd like to see Slovenians be more connected, more vocal in protecting their environment, and lead more fulfilling lives... Their music choice: Jack Johnson - "Banana pancakes": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkyrIRyrRdY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174858453 RTVSLO - Radio SI 615 false Paul first came to Slovenia when he was eight years old. Later in life it turned out to be the only country he came back to which was better than his memory of it. Today Paul lives in the village of Ribno near Bled, together with his wife Abhaya, who comes from Taiwan. They love Slovenia's nature, fresh air, rivers and lakes. He says he'd like to see Slovenians be more connected, more vocal in protecting their environment, and lead more fulfilling lives... Their music choice: Jack Johnson - "Banana pancakes": You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkyrIRyrRdY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174858453 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000 There's no escaping destiny, and Mehtab says destiny brought him to Slovenia. Meet Mehtab Singh, originally from Punjab, India, now living in Kranj. Mehtab has a tea shop in Kranj and says Slovenia has made him a complete man. He decided to start a business and start living in Slovenia after first falling in love with the country 14 years ago. He says Slovenians are warm and curious, very intelligent but keep to themselves. Join us as we touch on the differences between India and Slovenia as we walk up to Ljubljana Castle;) Mehtab's music choice: "Suraj Hua Maddham". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zKs8i7Nc8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174854580 RTVSLO - Radio SI 609 false There's no escaping destiny, and Mehtab says destiny brought him to Slovenia. Meet Mehtab Singh, originally from Punjab, India, now living in Kranj. Mehtab has a tea shop in Kranj and says Slovenia has made him a complete man. He decided to start a business and start living in Slovenia after first falling in love with the country 14 years ago. He says Slovenians are warm and curious, very intelligent but keep to themselves. Join us as we touch on the differences between India and Slovenia as we walk up to Ljubljana Castle;) Mehtab's music choice: "Suraj Hua Maddham". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0zKs8i7Nc8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174854580 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 It's always sunny above the clouds, according to Patrick Davidson, a Welshman living in Slovenia. Patrick loves the mountains and has always been attracted by all things Slavic. After spending some time in Russia he decided to move and buy property in Slovenia. Today he's involved in real estate and construction, has a Slovene wife and family, and coaches rugby. Driving on Bohinj's snow-covered mountain roads in a 20-year-old Land Rover, Patrick says he no longer has the itchy feet he had before, and says he has found his peace in the Slovenian Alps. Patrick's music choice: Vlado Kreslin - "Z Goričkega v Piran". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5hwIbsBEAM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174850655 RTVSLO - Radio SI 682 false It's always sunny above the clouds, according to Patrick Davidson, a Welshman living in Slovenia. Patrick loves the mountains and has always been attracted by all things Slavic. After spending some time in Russia he decided to move and buy property in Slovenia. Today he's involved in real estate and construction, has a Slovene wife and family, and coaches rugby. Driving on Bohinj's snow-covered mountain roads in a 20-year-old Land Rover, Patrick says he no longer has the itchy feet he had before, and says he has found his peace in the Slovenian Alps. Patrick's music choice: Vlado Kreslin - "Z Goričkega v Piran". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5hwIbsBEAM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174850655 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Meet Annisa, an Indonesian living in the Slovenia capital Ljubljana. She says living in Ljubljana is both more peaceful and fun than living in Jakarta. She admits that living in Slovenia as a foreigner is not easy, but Annisa says Slovenians have been warm and pleasant and is grateful to live in a country where she can freely express herself. If she could change one thing about Slovenes, she would make them more spontaneous ;) Annisa's music choice: Raisa & Dipha Barus - "My Kind of Crazy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp8zq2X0t2s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174846947 RTVSLO - Radio SI 509 false Meet Annisa, an Indonesian living in the Slovenia capital Ljubljana. She says living in Ljubljana is both more peaceful and fun than living in Jakarta. She admits that living in Slovenia as a foreigner is not easy, but Annisa says Slovenians have been warm and pleasant and is grateful to live in a country where she can freely express herself. If she could change one thing about Slovenes, she would make them more spontaneous ;) Annisa's music choice: Raisa & Dipha Barus - "My Kind of Crazy". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp8zq2X0t2s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174846947 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Krishna arrived in Slovenia all the way from Nepal. Working as a mountain guide he fell in love with one of his clients, Jasmina from Makole. The young couple then married, settled in Makole and now have a baby daughter. Krishna says he was well received by his parents-in-law and local community. He likes to hike, especially to the nearby Mt Boč, but he hasn't been up to Mt Triglav yet. Krishna's an avid vlogger, plays football for NK Makole, says his future will most likely be in Slovenia, but would like to spend time in Nepal as well. Krishna's music choice: A Nepali follk song - "Resham firiri". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPzbGpe8HN0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174843111 RTVSLO - Radio SI 598 false Krishna arrived in Slovenia all the way from Nepal. Working as a mountain guide he fell in love with one of his clients, Jasmina from Makole. The young couple then married, settled in Makole and now have a baby daughter. Krishna says he was well received by his parents-in-law and local community. He likes to hike, especially to the nearby Mt Boč, but he hasn't been up to Mt Triglav yet. Krishna's an avid vlogger, plays football for NK Makole, says his future will most likely be in Slovenia, but would like to spend time in Nepal as well. Krishna's music choice: A Nepali follk song - "Resham firiri". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPzbGpe8HN0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174843111 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:30:00 +0000 Emina was born in Africa to a Croatian mother and Kenyan father. In the time of Yugoslavia her parents moved to Slovenia for work, where Emina finished her primary, secondary and university education. Today Emina is an attorney at law, a dancer, a mother…. She is also the founder of an African association in Ljubljana, teaches dance, and helps parents and children experiencing racial discrimination… All that in the latest Land of Dreams! You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174838957 RTVSLO - Radio SI 630 false Emina was born in Africa to a Croatian mother and Kenyan father. In the time of Yugoslavia her parents moved to Slovenia for work, where Emina finished her primary, secondary and university education. Today Emina is an attorney at law, a dancer, a mother…. She is also the founder of an African association in Ljubljana, teaches dance, and helps parents and children experiencing racial discrimination… All that in the latest Land of Dreams! You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174838957 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +0000 This week in Land of Dreams meet Simon Pribac. He was born in Slovenia,, but has spent most of his life in Toronto, Canada. His family has been going back and forth between Slovenia and North America since the 1800s… So where's home, Simon? He's currently active with the Canadian-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and other projects promoting Slovenia in Canada and vice versa. On air today at 11:25am and again on Sunday at 2:30pm!!! Simon's music choice: Theory of a Deadman - "Santa Monica". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcryyvQAqc8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174832122 RTVSLO - Radio SI 513 false This week in Land of Dreams meet Simon Pribac. He was born in Slovenia,, but has spent most of his life in Toronto, Canada. His family has been going back and forth between Slovenia and North America since the 1800s… So where's home, Simon? He's currently active with the Canadian-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and other projects promoting Slovenia in Canada and vice versa. On air today at 11:25am and again on Sunday at 2:30pm!!! Simon's music choice: Theory of a Deadman - "Santa Monica". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcryyvQAqc8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174832122 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 16:00:00 +0000 Jacobus, better known as Jacoo, came to Slovenia from South Africa without knowing anyone. Not because of love, not by recommendation and without knowing too much about Slovenia. It took just one stop at the train station in Ljubljana to get him thinking about the idea of starting his work in Slovenia. Today Jacoo has his architecture and design company, owns a van, and likes to hike and move around the country. We met up with Jacoo in Bled and touched on the differences in people and culture between South Africa and Slovenia. Jacoo says Slovenia's nature is majestic, and that Slovenians are curious by nature but don't open their doors very quickly;) Jacoo's music choice: Jacob & Taylor - "Go See Africa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJBRrhSfsZY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174823099 RTVSLO - Radio SI 682 false Jacobus, better known as Jacoo, came to Slovenia from South Africa without knowing anyone. Not because of love, not by recommendation and without knowing too much about Slovenia. It took just one stop at the train station in Ljubljana to get him thinking about the idea of starting his work in Slovenia. Today Jacoo has his architecture and design company, owns a van, and likes to hike and move around the country. We met up with Jacoo in Bled and touched on the differences in people and culture between South Africa and Slovenia. Jacoo says Slovenia's nature is majestic, and that Slovenians are curious by nature but don't open their doors very quickly;) Jacoo's music choice: Jacob & Taylor - "Go See Africa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJBRrhSfsZY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174823099 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000 Why does a metal core band from Malta decide to move to the Slovenian countryside? We paid Kris, John, Ehren, and Matthew a visit inside their home in Zreče, near Rogla mountain. The name of their band is "Decline The Fall" and this is their story of coming to Slovenia ;) Music: Decline the Fall - "Nemesis" / Acoustic version. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHRYOoh6RTs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174819154 RTVSLO - Radio SI 687 false Why does a metal core band from Malta decide to move to the Slovenian countryside? We paid Kris, John, Ehren, and Matthew a visit inside their home in Zreče, near Rogla mountain. The name of their band is "Decline The Fall" and this is their story of coming to Slovenia ;) Music: Decline the Fall - "Nemesis" / Acoustic version. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHRYOoh6RTs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174819154 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 Luz says adventure brought her to Slovenia. She came from Peru many years ago to visit her brother in Europe. She met her Slovene husband while hitchhiking ;) Slovenia has taught her how beautiful life can be living connected to Mother Earth. In the village of Kunova near Gornja Radgona, Luz, her husband, and son, have built a center dedicated to Earth, permaculture, personal growth and sustainable living. She says the reality outside cannot make you happy inside, and that you are only that which is inside of you. Luz's music choice: El Condor Pasa. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88lzmV2Iuds You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174814838 RTVSLO - Radio SI 714 false Luz says adventure brought her to Slovenia. She came from Peru many years ago to visit her brother in Europe. She met her Slovene husband while hitchhiking ;) Slovenia has taught her how beautiful life can be living connected to Mother Earth. In the village of Kunova near Gornja Radgona, Luz, her husband, and son, have built a center dedicated to Earth, permaculture, personal growth and sustainable living. She says the reality outside cannot make you happy inside, and that you are only that which is inside of you. Luz's music choice: El Condor Pasa. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88lzmV2Iuds You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174814838 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:30:00 +0000 Originally from Benin, Marius spent his youth in Canada, finished his studies in Moscow and presently lives in Maribor. He works at the Faculty of Law as an assistant professor and researcher with a focus on international and environmental law. Marius met his Slovene wife in Russia and got married in Jeruzalem near Ljutomer. He loves Slovenian wine, but is not that fond of "žganci". Marius says opportunities will always come to those surrounded by good people. Marius's music choice: Sarkodie - "Adonai" ft. Castro. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipZvlG-wwWk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174811128 RTVSLO - Radio SI 625 false Originally from Benin, Marius spent his youth in Canada, finished his studies in Moscow and presently lives in Maribor. He works at the Faculty of Law as an assistant professor and researcher with a focus on international and environmental law. Marius met his Slovene wife in Russia and got married in Jeruzalem near Ljutomer. He loves Slovenian wine, but is not that fond of "žganci". Marius says opportunities will always come to those surrounded by good people. Marius's music choice: Sarkodie - "Adonai" ft. Castro. You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipZvlG-wwWk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174811128 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:30:00 +0000 What's it like to live and work on a farm in Slovenia? Why does one decide to become a volunteer? Meet Brigid from Germany and Malva from Sweden, two young ladies growing from their challenges in Slovenia. What have they learned about/from farming in Slovenia, and does a land of dreams exist? Brigid's and Malva's music choice: Giant Rooks - "Bright Lies". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm2RgfwFZDg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174807640 RTVSLO - Radio SI 555 false What's it like to live and work on a farm in Slovenia? Why does one decide to become a volunteer? Meet Brigid from Germany and Malva from Sweden, two young ladies growing from their challenges in Slovenia. What have they learned about/from farming in Slovenia, and does a land of dreams exist? Brigid's and Malva's music choice: Giant Rooks - "Bright Lies". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm2RgfwFZDg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174807640 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0000 Meet Sanam, born and raised in Iran, a law graduate from France, and now a shop owner in Maribor. Sanam has lived here for 14 years now. Her initial plan was to work in the field of law, but met her future Slovenian husband while waiting for a job interview. Today Sanam has two children and sells goods and artisan crafts mostly from Iran. We paid her a visit and were offered some traditional tea and dates. She says she feels good in Slovenia but adds that she misses the warmth and kindness from Iran. Sanam's music choice: Pink Floyd - "High Hopes". You can listen to the full song here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174784216 RTVSLO - Radio SI 596 false Meet Sanam, born and raised in Iran, a law graduate from France, and now a shop owner in Maribor. Sanam has lived here for 14 years now. Her initial plan was to work in the field of law, but met her future Slovenian husband while waiting for a job interview. Today Sanam has two children and sells goods and artisan crafts mostly from Iran. We paid her a visit and were offered some traditional tea and dates. She says she feels good in Slovenia but adds that she misses the warmth and kindness from Iran. Sanam's music choice: Pink Floyd - "High Hopes". You can listen to the full song here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174784216 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 Young and in love. Jung Minuk is from Seoul, South Korea. After meeting Vanessa he decided to come live and study in Slovenia. They live together in Pernica, Vanessa goes to school in Maribor and Minuk studies in Celje. He says Slovenians eat a lot of bread, are friendly to strangers, and it was in Slovenia that he first saw a night sky full of bright stars. Jung Minuk's music choice: Busker Busker - "Cherry Blossom Ending". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXV7dfvSefo&ab_channel=StoneMusicEntertainment You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174780044 RTVSLO - Radio SI 492 false Young and in love. Jung Minuk is from Seoul, South Korea. After meeting Vanessa he decided to come live and study in Slovenia. They live together in Pernica, Vanessa goes to school in Maribor and Minuk studies in Celje. He says Slovenians eat a lot of bread, are friendly to strangers, and it was in Slovenia that he first saw a night sky full of bright stars. Jung Minuk's music choice: Busker Busker - "Cherry Blossom Ending". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXV7dfvSefo&ab_channel=StoneMusicEntertainment You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174780044 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0000 Meet Ahmad, a young Libyan playing professional volleyball in Slovenia. Ahmad is happy to be in Slovenia, he says his team and staff in Maribor have accepted him well. He admits that coming to Slovenia and acquiring the visa was a difficult process, involving a lot of paperwork... But a smile can get you a long way and also give hope to people, which is why Ahmad always smiles :) Find out what Ahmad's favourite food in Slovenia is, and where he dreams to go one day… in the next Land of Dreams ?? Ahmad's music choice: Tekno - "Rara". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yul2-4mc6mg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174729080 RTVSLO - Radio SI 461 false Meet Ahmad, a young Libyan playing professional volleyball in Slovenia. Ahmad is happy to be in Slovenia, he says his team and staff in Maribor have accepted him well. He admits that coming to Slovenia and acquiring the visa was a difficult process, involving a lot of paperwork... But a smile can get you a long way and also give hope to people, which is why Ahmad always smiles :) Find out what Ahmad's favourite food in Slovenia is, and where he dreams to go one day… in the next Land of Dreams ?? Ahmad's music choice: Tekno - "Rara". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yul2-4mc6mg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174729080 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:25:48 +0000 Englishman Daron Evans says he returned to his roots when he decided to buy some property in the village of Borjana in western Slovenia. Daron's mother was actually Slovene, born in the same village, located near the Nadiža river. Daron calls the Nadiža valley his ancestral home and says there is love in Slovenia. Childhood memories of swimming and trying to catch fish, discovering nature, renovating an old house and passing it all on to his children, Daron says his past and future are in the Nadiža valley. Music used in the interview: Andrej Ofak & Borut Mori - "The Echoes of River Drava", and Jože Kampič & Zorl - "Maruška". You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174724921 RTVSLO - Radio SI 519 false Englishman Daron Evans says he returned to his roots when he decided to buy some property in the village of Borjana in western Slovenia. Daron's mother was actually Slovene, born in the same village, located near the Nadiža river. Daron calls the Nadiža valley his ancestral home and says there is love in Slovenia. Childhood memories of swimming and trying to catch fish, discovering nature, renovating an old house and passing it all on to his children, Daron says his past and future are in the Nadiža valley. Music used in the interview: Andrej Ofak & Borut Mori - "The Echoes of River Drava", and Jože Kampič & Zorl - "Maruška". You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174724921 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 09:25:07 +0000 Viola is from Austria and Viola lives in Maribor. She's not a football fan, but she has watched NK Maribor play. Viola is a chemist who works in a lab in Maribor. She says the coffee in Slovenia is cheaper, that the people are friendly, and that Slovenia's nature is a small-scale version of Austria, with the big exception that Slovenia has a seaside ;) Find out more about Viola and her thoughts about living in Slovenia as we take a walk through Maribor… Viola's music choice: Lou Reed - "Perfect Day". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wxI4KK9ZYo You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174721671 RTVSLO - Radio SI 404 false Viola is from Austria and Viola lives in Maribor. She's not a football fan, but she has watched NK Maribor play. Viola is a chemist who works in a lab in Maribor. She says the coffee in Slovenia is cheaper, that the people are friendly, and that Slovenia's nature is a small-scale version of Austria, with the big exception that Slovenia has a seaside ;) Find out more about Viola and her thoughts about living in Slovenia as we take a walk through Maribor… Viola's music choice: Lou Reed - "Perfect Day". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wxI4KK9ZYo You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174721671 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 09:25:33 +0000 Peaceful, silent, with blue skies above and surrounded by nature. That would sum up Peter Davey's home, located just outside one of the small villages in the Karst region. Peter met his husband, Milan from Slovenia, around 26 years ago in London. In 2005 they decided to buy some land and put up a house in Slovenia. Peter is now retired from work and lives a life in complete contrast to what he did in England????????????. He spends more time outdoors, growing lavender, fruit trees, vegetables, and playing croquet on his lawn. Peter's music choice: The first movement of Brahms Piano Quartet No 2 in A major, Op 26. You can listen to the entire piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPmCAGpCUzw&t=925s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174719549 RTVSLO - Radio SI 701 false Peaceful, silent, with blue skies above and surrounded by nature. That would sum up Peter Davey's home, located just outside one of the small villages in the Karst region. Peter met his husband, Milan from Slovenia, around 26 years ago in London. In 2005 they decided to buy some land and put up a house in Slovenia. Peter is now retired from work and lives a life in complete contrast to what he did in England????????????. He spends more time outdoors, growing lavender, fruit trees, vegetables, and playing croquet on his lawn. Peter's music choice: The first movement of Brahms Piano Quartet No 2 in A major, Op 26. You can listen to the entire piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPmCAGpCUzw&t=925s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174719549 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 09:25:03 +0000 Carmen Kuntz is a traveler, environmentalist, freelance writer, hiker and kayaker. Carmen is a Canadian, who has chosen to live in Slovenia. Residing near Kobarid, next to the Soča river, she says Slovenia's mountains and rivers are beautiful and still wild. She came here because of love and goes kayaking almost every day. She still does miss a few things from Canada, like for example space, and the possibility to paddle away and not see anyone for weeks. But although things are bigger in Canada, Carmen says Slovenia has all of Canada's features jammed into one smaller country. She says Slovenia is special and calls on people not to take what they have for granted. After all, where else in the world can you drink directly from a river? Carmen's music choice: Neil Young - "Bandit". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpiJTRmBMvE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ Photo: Katja Pokorn 174715584 RTVSLO - Radio SI 585 false Carmen Kuntz is a traveler, environmentalist, freelance writer, hiker and kayaker. Carmen is a Canadian, who has chosen to live in Slovenia. Residing near Kobarid, next to the Soča river, she says Slovenia's mountains and rivers are beautiful and still wild. She came here because of love and goes kayaking almost every day. She still does miss a few things from Canada, like for example space, and the possibility to paddle away and not see anyone for weeks. But although things are bigger in Canada, Carmen says Slovenia has all of Canada's features jammed into one smaller country. She says Slovenia is special and calls on people not to take what they have for granted. After all, where else in the world can you drink directly from a river? Carmen's music choice: Neil Young - "Bandit". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpiJTRmBMvE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ Photo: Katja Pokorn https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174715584 Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:25:17 +0000 Taste the pleasure of simple physical work in an untouched region, a sweet spot at the end of the line… Meet Samuel Baldwin, an Englishman in love with the Koroška region! Sam is an author, traveler, entrepreneur and marketer, who has a 300-year-old house in Breg, near the town of Mežica. He says the house has character, and in his wish to preserve the old traditions he recently started making wooden gutters from tree logs! Breg is also a place of inspiration, where Sam came up with his Breg design t-shirts and clothing brand;) Saml's music choice: The Chemical Brothers - "The Salmon Dance". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDj7DuHVV9E You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174702530 RTVSLO - Radio SI 539 false Taste the pleasure of simple physical work in an untouched region, a sweet spot at the end of the line… Meet Samuel Baldwin, an Englishman in love with the Koroška region! Sam is an author, traveler, entrepreneur and marketer, who has a 300-year-old house in Breg, near the town of Mežica. He says the house has character, and in his wish to preserve the old traditions he recently started making wooden gutters from tree logs! Breg is also a place of inspiration, where Sam came up with his Breg design t-shirts and clothing brand;) Saml's music choice: The Chemical Brothers - "The Salmon Dance". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDj7DuHVV9E You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174702530 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:25:07 +0000 There was nothing rational in her decision to choose Slovenia. Neither she nor her husband knew anyone in Slovenia, they had no place to stay and no jobs waiting for them. But she was the one that chose Slovenia. She says her choice was emotional and that Ljubljana's name sounded nice and warm. Meet Tatiana Legina, who together with her husband and two young daughters made the move from Kiev to Ljubljana around 4 years ago. A move that none of them regrets. Tatiana's music choice: Pink Floyd - "High Hopes". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174699337 RTVSLO - Radio SI 499 false There was nothing rational in her decision to choose Slovenia. Neither she nor her husband knew anyone in Slovenia, they had no place to stay and no jobs waiting for them. But she was the one that chose Slovenia. She says her choice was emotional and that Ljubljana's name sounded nice and warm. Meet Tatiana Legina, who together with her husband and two young daughters made the move from Kiev to Ljubljana around 4 years ago. A move that none of them regrets. Tatiana's music choice: Pink Floyd - "High Hopes". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jMlFXouPk8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174699337 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:27:41 +0000 Henri and Niina found themselves under lockdown in Slovenia while traveling the world. They found a quiet place to park their van in Sevnica and have been living there for two months now!!! They say it was meant to be, and have actually found what they were looking for: beautiful nature, mountains, warm weather, and their own food garden. Henri and Niina are in no rush to return to Finland, and are now even thinking about buying some land in Slovenia. Henri and Niina's music choice: CC White - Soul Kirtan - "Hare Krishna Mantra". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGWpqbd0yTs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ 174696209 RTVSLO - Radio SI 538 false Henri and Niina found themselves under lockdown in Slovenia while traveling the world. They found a quiet place to park their van in Sevnica and have been living there for two months now!!! They say it was meant to be, and have actually found what they were looking for: beautiful nature, mountains, warm weather, and their own food garden. Henri and Niina are in no rush to return to Finland, and are now even thinking about buying some land in Slovenia. Henri and Niina's music choice: CC White - Soul Kirtan - "Hare Krishna Mantra". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGWpqbd0yTs You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174696209 Wed, 27 May 2020 09:24:56 +0000 Meet Greg Difortuna, an indoor skydiving instructor living in Slovenia! Greg is an American from New Jersey, living in Ljubljana, working in Logatec ;) He says Slovenia takes care of its people. He likes the clean water, amazing food, beautiful nature, beautiful people and Slovenia's open society. To find out more about his experience in Slovenia join us for a hike up Šmarna Gora :) Greg's music choice: The Kinks - "This Time Tomorrow". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwVJ7FWc4rQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive01/2020/03/06/MeetGregDifortunaanAmericaninSlovenia1821353.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 493 false Meet Greg Difortuna, an indoor skydiving instructor living in Slovenia! Greg is an American from New Jersey, living in Ljubljana, working in Logatec ;) He says Slovenia takes care of its people. He likes the clean water, amazing food, beautiful nature, beautiful people and Slovenia's open society. To find out more about his experience in Slovenia join us for a hike up Šmarna Gora :) Greg's music choice: The Kinks - "This Time Tomorrow". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwVJ7FWc4rQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174676648 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:25:49 +0000 Meet Rainer Schamberger, a managing director in the banking industry. And meet his alter ego, Ray Shames, a virtual musician living out his emotions in the circus of life! Rainer is an Austrian living in Ljubljana and is very much dedicated to his work and music. He says what the world needs is more empathy. To find out more about his work and experience in Slovenia so far, join us in the Land of Dreams! Rainer's music choice: Ray Shames - "Wir Sind Wie Wir Sind". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfZEsh5sBcQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive01/2020/02/24/MeetRainerSchambergeranAustrianinSlovenia1816259.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 612 false Meet Rainer Schamberger, a managing director in the banking industry. And meet his alter ego, Ray Shames, a virtual musician living out his emotions in the circus of life! Rainer is an Austrian living in Ljubljana and is very much dedicated to his work and music. He says what the world needs is more empathy. To find out more about his work and experience in Slovenia so far, join us in the Land of Dreams! Rainer's music choice: Ray Shames - "Wir Sind Wie Wir Sind". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfZEsh5sBcQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174674072 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:25:34 +0000 Tanja is from Belgium and moved to Slovenia a couple of years ago with her family. She now lives in Podsreda, where she has her own ‘gostilna’ serving Belgian beer!!! She says life in Belgium was too stressful, that people in Slovenia are more open, and that her two small sons already speak better Slovene than she does :) In the past Slovenia was her family’s favourite holiday destination, but today she calls Slovenia her home ;) Tanja's music choice: Manca Špik - "Serenada". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEps5Jnpaw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2020/02/06/MeetTanjaVanSteenkisteaBelgianinSlovenia1807993.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 515 false Tanja is from Belgium and moved to Slovenia a couple of years ago with her family. She now lives in Podsreda, where she has her own ‘gostilna’ serving Belgian beer!!! She says life in Belgium was too stressful, that people in Slovenia are more open, and that her two small sons already speak better Slovene than she does :) In the past Slovenia was her family’s favourite holiday destination, but today she calls Slovenia her home ;) Tanja's music choice: Manca Špik - "Serenada". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQEps5Jnpaw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174669997 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:25:24 +0000 Love opens many doors and can lead to beautiful things. For Roberto Monas it was moving to Slovenia and opening his own restaurant – a typical Italian osteria tucked away in the countryside in Imenje, which is close to Moravče and Krtina, which is not far away from Ljubljana;) Roberto loves to cook and spoil his guests, and says Slovenia is green, clean, and full of beautiful people. Roberto's music choice: Eros Ramazzotti. We chose - "Terra Promessa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li_NL38lpkQ You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2020/01/27/MeetRobertoMonasanItalianinSlovenia1802905.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 545 false Love opens many doors and can lead to beautiful things. For Roberto Monas it was moving to Slovenia and opening his own restaurant – a typical Italian osteria tucked away in the countryside in Imenje, which is close to Moravče and Krtina, which is not far away from Ljubljana;) Roberto loves to cook and spoil his guests, and says Slovenia is green, clean, and full of beautiful people. Roberto's music choice: Eros Ramazzotti. We chose - "Terra Promessa". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li_NL38lpkQ You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174667596 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:25:09 +0000 Meet Bojan Jovanov, a young Macedonian living and working in Ljubljana. His first memory of Slovenia is winning a silver square medal at a swimming competition when he was 10-years-old. Many years later, he decided to come to Slovenia to complete a second Master's degree. He then eventually found a job and now works as an education consultant helping other foreign students come to Slovenia ;) Is he happy here? What does he like about Slovenia and what does it lack? And what about his plans for the future? All that in the next Land of Dreams episode. Bojan's music choice: Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Have You Ever Seen The Rain". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1V8YRJnr4Q You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2020/01/10/MeetBojanJovanovaMacedonianinSlovenia1795277.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 534 false Meet Bojan Jovanov, a young Macedonian living and working in Ljubljana. His first memory of Slovenia is winning a silver square medal at a swimming competition when he was 10-years-old. Many years later, he decided to come to Slovenia to complete a second Master's degree. He then eventually found a job and now works as an education consultant helping other foreign students come to Slovenia ;) Is he happy here? What does he like about Slovenia and what does it lack? And what about his plans for the future? All that in the next Land of Dreams episode. Bojan's music choice: Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Have You Ever Seen The Rain". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1V8YRJnr4Q You can also follow Land of Dreams on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174663969 Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:28:19 +0000 Meet Beril Balal and Omer Buyuktas, a young couple from Istanbul who decided to take chance on Slovenia:) First, they came as tourists and fell in love with the country. Then, they decided to move here and open a business - a Turkish street food restaurant offering Turkish style potatoes and waffles. More about their story and vision, in the next Land of Dreams! Beril and Omer's music choice: Dolapdere Big Gang - "Englishman in New York". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMOLmLp9gg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/12/20/MeetBilalandOmerBuyuktasaTurkishcoupleinSlovenia1786518.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 611 false Meet Beril Balal and Omer Buyuktas, a young couple from Istanbul who decided to take chance on Slovenia:) First, they came as tourists and fell in love with the country. Then, they decided to move here and open a business - a Turkish street food restaurant offering Turkish style potatoes and waffles. More about their story and vision, in the next Land of Dreams! Beril and Omer's music choice: Dolapdere Big Gang - "Englishman in New York". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMOLmLp9gg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174660071 Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:25:18 +0000 Denys Masliuk is a pianist from Ukraine happily living in Slovenia. He lives with his Slovenian wife and their two children in Koper. He teaches piano and plays in concert halls across Europe. In order to become a good pianist, Denys says one must be talented and work hard. 20% talent and 80% hard work! He says his Slovenian students are both talented and hard-working. Denys Masliuk's music choice: A-ha - "Take On Me". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/12/05/MeetDenysMasliukaUkrainianinSlovenia1778273.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 536 false Denys Masliuk is a pianist from Ukraine happily living in Slovenia. He lives with his Slovenian wife and their two children in Koper. He teaches piano and plays in concert halls across Europe. In order to become a good pianist, Denys says one must be talented and work hard. 20% talent and 80% hard work! He says his Slovenian students are both talented and hard-working. Denys Masliuk's music choice: A-ha - "Take On Me". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174656237 Wed, 04 Dec 2019 10:25:01 +0000 Meet Svetlana Sapelova, a Russian originally from St. Petersburg, living and working in Slovenia. We met up by a lake in Ljubljana and talked about what it's like to live in Slovenia and with Slovenians. Svetlana, a software developer, admits that making friends in Slovenia is a challenge, but says she's happy to have adopted a more active lifestyle, and a better work-life balance. Svetlana's music choice: Bigflo & Oli - "Plus tard". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgsqtaXiwI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/11/22/MeetSvetlanaSapelovaaRussianinSlovenia1772306.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 657 false Meet Svetlana Sapelova, a Russian originally from St. Petersburg, living and working in Slovenia. We met up by a lake in Ljubljana and talked about what it's like to live in Slovenia and with Slovenians. Svetlana, a software developer, admits that making friends in Slovenia is a challenge, but says she's happy to have adopted a more active lifestyle, and a better work-life balance. Svetlana's music choice: Bigflo & Oli - "Plus tard". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UgsqtaXiwI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174653434 Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:27:50 +0000 Habte Tareke has been through a lot in life. Habte is from Eritrea. One day he decided to leave his country, family and children, cross the Sahara Desert and take the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in hope of a better life. Today he lives in Maribor and works with the Red Cross. After three years in Slovenia, Habte still faces many obstacles… His only wish now is to reunite with his children and wife. Habte's music choice: Abraham Afewerki - "Men Yfelto". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ZiSRImSLA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/11/06/MeetHabteTarekeanEritreaninSlovenia1764646.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 546 false Habte Tareke has been through a lot in life. Habte is from Eritrea. One day he decided to leave his country, family and children, cross the Sahara Desert and take the perilous journey across the Mediterranean Sea in hope of a better life. Today he lives in Maribor and works with the Red Cross. After three years in Slovenia, Habte still faces many obstacles… His only wish now is to reunite with his children and wife. Habte's music choice: Abraham Afewerki - "Men Yfelto". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7ZiSRImSLA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174649383 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:25:34 +0000 Lucienne has experienced it all in Slovenia… touring as a pianist and singer, stardom, Yugoslavia, independence, grandchildren, and living in a house with a sea view;) Originally from Bristol, Lucienne Lončina has been living in Slovenia for 25 years now. She met her husband, who is Slovene, in Finland of all places! To find out more join us as we visit Lucienne at her home in Kolomban. Lucienne's music choice: Don McLean - "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHnRfhDmrk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/10/23/MeetLucienneLoninaanEnglishwomaninSlovenia1758337.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 569 false Lucienne has experienced it all in Slovenia… touring as a pianist and singer, stardom, Yugoslavia, independence, grandchildren, and living in a house with a sea view;) Originally from Bristol, Lucienne Lončina has been living in Slovenia for 25 years now. She met her husband, who is Slovene, in Finland of all places! To find out more join us as we visit Lucienne at her home in Kolomban. Lucienne's music choice: Don McLean - "Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxHnRfhDmrk You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174646354 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:22:29 +0000 Meet Elena Calderon Alaez, a young lady from Madrid working on cultural and art projects in Maribor! She's also into street art and documents graffiti walls and murals scattered across the city ;) What's it like to live in Maribor? What does it lack? And what's Slovenia like? Join us as we walk through the city and also touch on football, swimming pools and tattoos! The next Land of Dreams airs today at around 11:25 am!!! Elena's music choice: Emkej - "Probaj razumet". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEoZZbpNBLA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/10/08/MeetElenaCalderonAlaezaSpanishladyinSlovenia1751528.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 691 false Meet Elena Calderon Alaez, a young lady from Madrid working on cultural and art projects in Maribor! She's also into street art and documents graffiti walls and murals scattered across the city ;) What's it like to live in Maribor? What does it lack? And what's Slovenia like? Join us as we walk through the city and also touch on football, swimming pools and tattoos! The next Land of Dreams airs today at around 11:25 am!!! Elena's music choice: Emkej - "Probaj razumet". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEoZZbpNBLA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174642993 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:00:00 +0000 Meet Kim Doucette, a Canadian living in Horjul! She came to Slovenia because of a friend and deciced to stay because of love. Kim is a psychic medium who helps people with spiritual and personal development, and says it's a dream to be here :) Kim's music choice: India.Arie - "I Am Light". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ism8dBjxKvc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/09/30/MeetKimDoucetteaCanadianinSlovenia1747689.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 636 false Meet Kim Doucette, a Canadian living in Horjul! She came to Slovenia because of a friend and deciced to stay because of love. Kim is a psychic medium who helps people with spiritual and personal development, and says it's a dream to be here :) Kim's music choice: India.Arie - "I Am Light". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ism8dBjxKvc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174641118 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 09:25:53 +0000 This week in Land of Dreams we head to the French International School in Ljubljana to get to know the school's headmistress, Marie Therese Furic. What's it like running a French school in Slovenia, what are some of the challenges, and what has living in Slovenia taught Marie Therese??? Marie Therese's music choice: Georges Brassens - "Chanson pour l'auvergnat". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df8SYHs4X94 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/09/11/MeetMarieThereseFuricaFrenchwomaninSlovenia1739952.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 489 false This week in Land of Dreams we head to the French International School in Ljubljana to get to know the school's headmistress, Marie Therese Furic. What's it like running a French school in Slovenia, what are some of the challenges, and what has living in Slovenia taught Marie Therese??? Marie Therese's music choice: Georges Brassens - "Chanson pour l'auvergnat". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df8SYHs4X94 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174637319 Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:24:31 +0000 Ameer Khanbai is a British national of Indian descent, born in Tanzania, now living in Ljubljana. He says Slovenia is both beautiful and also a great place to start up a business. Ljubljana's vision of becoming a green eco-friendly city is what convinced Ameer to launch an electric scooter sharing scheme, called Flox, in Slovenia's capital! Ameer's music choice: Fink - "Looking Too Closely". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoWRs7lXtYE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/06/17/MeetAmmerKhanbaiaBritoninSlovenia1707600.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 536 false Ameer Khanbai is a British national of Indian descent, born in Tanzania, now living in Ljubljana. He says Slovenia is both beautiful and also a great place to start up a business. Ljubljana's vision of becoming a green eco-friendly city is what convinced Ameer to launch an electric scooter sharing scheme, called Flox, in Slovenia's capital! Ameer's music choice: Fink - "Looking Too Closely". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoWRs7lXtYE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174622105 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:24:52 +0000 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 there's always lots of work, and that he’s open to learn new things;) Nikola says he wants to make Slovenians more beautiful, and would like to continue living and working in Slovenia. Nikola's music choice: Vlatko Stefanovski - "Gipsy Song". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsGgj1QMg0A You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/06/03/MeetNikolaRazmovskiaMacedonianinSlovenia1702085.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 548 false 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 there's always lots of work, and that he’s open to learn new things;) Nikola says he wants to make Slovenians more beautiful, and would like to continue living and working in Slovenia. Nikola's music choice: Vlatko Stefanovski - "Gipsy Song". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsGgj1QMg0A You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174619274 Wed, 29 May 2019 09:25:37 +0000 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 says living in Europe has broadened his experience. He says you can connect with people much easier in Slovenia. Join us as we also pay a visit to the neighboring village and birth house of Primož Trubar, the author of the first printed book in Slovene language... Darryl's music choice: Bryan Adams - "Summer of '69". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjjO_lhf9c You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/05/16/MeetDarrylGloveranAmericaninSlovenia1694110.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 643 false 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 says living in Europe has broadened his experience. He says you can connect with people much easier in Slovenia. Join us as we also pay a visit to the neighboring village and birth house of Primož Trubar, the author of the first printed book in Slovene language... Darryl's music choice: Bryan Adams - "Summer of '69". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFjjO_lhf9c You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174615415 Wed, 15 May 2019 09:24:47 +0000 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 the village of Gorica, not far from Radovljica and Bled in the Gorenjska region! Once the renovation is complete, the plan is to turn it into both their home and a cozy family friendly hotel. Join us as we visit them and peek around the house, on a clear sunny day in Gorenjska… The Aspinalls music choice: The Maccabees - "Pelican". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcp8SE_FxBg and Hiatus - "River": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlz-F5O27Gc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/04/23/MeettheAspinallsanEnglishfamilyinSlovenia1684023.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 653 false 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 the village of Gorica, not far from Radovljica and Bled in the Gorenjska region! Once the renovation is complete, the plan is to turn it into both their home and a cozy family friendly hotel. Join us as we visit them and peek around the house, on a clear sunny day in Gorenjska… The Aspinalls music choice: The Maccabees - "Pelican". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcp8SE_FxBg and Hiatus - "River": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlz-F5O27Gc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174610585 Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:25:54 +0000 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 and meat, and that she loves everything that's »domače«. In the end, it’s always all about food… Thu's music choice: Phuong Vy - "Sai Gon Dep Lam". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdM1II_QnYI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ videoweb.rtvslo.si/podcast/ava_archive05/2019/04/09/MeetThuTranaVietnameseinSlovenia1678182.mp3 RTVSLO - Radio SI 609 false 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 and meat, and that she loves everything that's »domače«. In the end, it’s always all about food… Thu's music choice: Phuong Vy - "Sai Gon Dep Lam". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdM1II_QnYI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/ https://365.rtvslo.si/podkast/n/174607569 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 RTVSLO - Radio SI false RTV, MMC radio.podcast@rtvslo.si RTV Slovenija An audio documentary presenting true stories about foreigners in Slovenia. We visit them, peek into their lives and daily routines. Take a different look at the people that have come from abroad! Has Slovenia fulfilled their expectations? Is it their land of dreams? An audio documentary presenting true stories about foreigners in Slovenia. We visit them, peek into their lives and daily routines. Take a different look at the people that have come from abroad! Has Slovenia fulfilled their expectations? Is it their land of dreams? sl Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:25:33 +0000 https://www.rtvslo.si/podcast radio.podcast@rtvslo.si Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:25:33 +0000