8 THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT SLOVENIA 🇸🇮
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024
- If you’ve heard of Slovenia you probably heard of Bled, super beautiful landscape, capital city Ljubljana that is hard to pronounce and that we have some pretty great athletes. But here are 8 things that no one tells you about this small but mighty country.
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Hi! My name is Barbara, most people call me Barb. I am originally from a small country called Slovenia but I currently work & live in California. I started making videos about my country as a way to stay connected to it but later on also started to share my experience in the US as a foreigner. This channel documents things I have learned, cultural shocks, cultural differences, life in Slovenia and abroad and occasional stream of thought videos. If you like the content, feel free to subscribe! :)
Thank you!
The story goes something like this. A long time ago, God decided where each nation would live. The Slovenians patiently waited their turn... and waited some more... and waited some more, and finally came last. Since all the most beautiful corners of the world had already been given to others, God said: You know, because you were so patient, I'll give you the part of the world I wanted for myself. And so the Slovenians got paradise on earth!
Well...., it was a completely different story.
@@attilakovacs2231Tell us the true one Orban.
@@histriamagna1014 You can learn about it. ...But you will see it, anyway.
DO NOT TELL THE "Chosen ones"...!!! 😳😳😳 🤣😂😂😄😂🤣🤣...There are ways to keep them off your turf...a good way is to do what places like Mexico do, the "Cartel Scare"...Or try the "Communist Scare"...look at Cuba and Venezuela...🤭...Colombia, Latin America in General...Even the "Putin Scare" will work 🤣😂...Look at Russia!...Beautiful Places!!!...🥸😜😎
@@oskarvomhimmel6936who are the chosen ones?
Zanimljive i korisne činjenice o prelepoj zemlji! Lep pozdrav iz Hrvaške!🇭🇷🇸🇮❤️
No. 9 without any question or doubt...
Slovenia is truly a hidden precious gem of nature, architecture, outdoor activities and culture in Europe if not the world.
I’ve traveled to Slovenia 3 times for total of 35 days. Yes, the country is extremely beautiful. I traveled via railroads, buses and even rented a car for couple days. The Slovenians are very gracious hosts and enjoyed my visits. Not once did I have a bad or unpleasant experience. My only regret is not making it to Maribor. Maybe next time. Because the country is so small, it doesn’t take very long to get to those places of interest. Whitewater rafting and their network of zip lines on the Soča River is a lot of fun. Then they have a beer fountain in Žalec, the heart of hops country where you can sample various craft brews. The tap water in Slovenia is the best in the world with no chemical taste at all.
Recently, the first wine fountain opened in Marezige, near Koper, offering a stunning view of the Slovenian coast and Trieste. 🍷
so happy you visited us, i live near Maribor and i suggest you visit during christmas season, there is so much going on, free concerts in the main sqare, everything really well decorated a lot of places to hang out, listen to open music, lots of festivities etc. (i also recommend you try "kuhanček" which is a warm alcoholic beverage, basically cooked vine with some other stuff but its really good) have fun on your travels :D
Lol as an Italian vi really feel ashamed🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂. We already have a lot of coast.. If i was in charge id give Slovenia all the Trieste coast.👍👍. , we love Slovenia 🫶♥♥
Thanks!
Thank you! 🙏
It’s amusing to walk in the mountains during summer and greet people you encounter along the way, hearing greetings in many different foreign languages. However, please remember to check the weather beforehand and avoid going into the mountains wearing sneakers or flip-flops. Our volunteer mountain rescue teams often have to assist irresponsible tourists.
Well, said. Very important "consumer advice"!
I guess, the sneakers-, flip-flop-, dress shoe- hiking brigade are a p.i.t.a for all of the alpine countries. (we have the same trouble in austria)
Would add: there is no shame in turning around on a hike when common sense calls for it.
Better to try another time than to never ever get the chance againn, or to injure yourself out of pride. (No matter if it's the weather, if you underestimated the trail, overestimated your stamina... turn around when it still makes sense = early enough to avoid injuries or death. Mountains and their weather don't care about hikers, they do not soften or flatten or "nicen" for people.)
@@nirfz well said, my man, well said..
The most beautiful country in Europe, with lovely, friendly people. I visit few times a year.
My grandmother was Slovenian. Love your channel.
My ancestors are from Slovenia, emigrating to the US. All of this information is new to me, and it’s great to learn about where my family is from.
you should try visiting sometime hehe :D
And don't forget the Chocolate Festival every April in the beautiful little storybook town of Radovljica. If you're there outside of April, still stop by the town, check out their Beekeeping or Alchemy museums and the amazing chocolate shop in town. It's only about 10 minutes from Bled, so is a good place to stay if you're just swinging by Bled for a day.
I live in Slovenia for more than 5 years and haven't heard "nad 1000 metri ni greha" before. Learning something new from your videos
She meant that there is no sin over 1000m😁
I guess I understand why my grandparents decided to leave Yelsane Slovenia because of the things going on there at the time, plus they were very poor. I just really wish my mother had taught me the Slovenian language. I love this Slovenian food. I love this Slovenian sense of humor. I love the culture. And Barbara, I love your TH-cam channel. Thank you for making everyone aware of how wonderful Slovenia is and the Slovenian culture. Incidentally, my Slovenian you can probably get away with mother loved her wine. In fact, when we buried her, we had her wine glass in her hand. ♥️♥️♥️
Jelšane.
Did they emigrate between WW1 and WW2? That was the time of big poverty - as a result of WW1 as well as being part of Italy at that time, which was not doing well economically and politically. Add the opression of Slovenes by the fascist regime and you have good reasons to leave. My father is from Jelšane and I my grandmother told me that in the 1930s there was such poverty that there were hardly any marriages for a couple of years, as young people could not afford setting up a new home and starting a family. But there were hard times before and after, too. Both paternal great-grandfathers left for the USA before WW1, hoping to send some money home, but they returned penniles during Great Depression. At least the period in the US saved them from being drafted in WW1 and sent to the front to fight for Kaiser und König. Most people lived of subsistence farming and that is tough because it is karstic terrain (shallow, rocky soil, no surface water) at quite high elevation (no vineyards!). The saving factor was the main road and relative vicinity of the railway, so you could take some produce to the farmers' market in Rijeka. To say nothing about the smuggling...
Slovenia is the most beautiful, peaceful, warm country!!!😊🥰💯☝️👍👍👍
Barbara low key makes the intro be like... _"Have you watched my previous videos?"_
Well played madam... Well played... ☺👍
Also, as a Portuguese I believe that the correct statement regarding your wine consumption is... *_"You gotta up those numbers... Those are rookie numbers."_* 😋
Haha
Slovenian watchings today's new upload : 🙂🙂🙂
That was really helpful. Köszönöm
I can vouch for all .. except the visa and work ones .. being old !!! I’m not a big hiker .. but did hike up smarna gora on my first visit. .. with car you can drive all the way east to murska sobata .. and west. To piran and koper .. from Ljubljana. Each area In one day .. ❤🇸🇮❤️ oh and try the honey … bee keepers everywhere .. the bee/honey museum is great
I didn't know that Barbara was still making videos. I'm glad I stumbled onto this one.
I was there five years ago. Absolutely fantastic, a true gem of a country!
You keep making these videos showing off Slovenia and I keep NOT getting on a plane or train from Prague to come visit Ljubljana and some of the other beautiful sights and I don't know why I don't do it. I've also been a huge fan of the choir Perpetuum Jazzile and so I occasionally look at their concert schedule. Maybe this winter before or just after Christmas. Hmmm...
Thank you for considering visiting Slovenia, we are very happy of foreigners being curious of our little country 😊
Barbara singlehandedly increasing Slovenia's tourism industry.
I do my best haha
9:00 We should mention that our national anthem is a hymn to toast with wine 😊
and love your neighbours...
This was a nice video find for me. I've been listening to Laibach (a band which takes its name from an older name for Ljubjana) for around 30 years. They have been the bulk of my exposure to Slovenia. :D
Im a proud Slovenian I lived here my entire Life. Slovenija is so buetifull And I think its Worth to visit it.
I love your videos and your quick witt 😅
Some great info here. Im visiting slovenia next year mainly because ofnyour videos on it. sorted my hotel and now i'm desperately trying to shortlist the things i want to do and see the most as there won't be enough time to do all of it. Thanks for more tips.
VERY IMPORTANT: many people get hurt, die or need a rescue mission every year when climbing or hiking. It is fun but dont take it lightly.
I guess I understand why my grandparents decided to leave Yelsane Slovenia because of the things going on there at the time, plus they were very poor. I just really wish my mother had taught me the Slovenian language. I love this Slovenian food. I love this Slovenian sense of humor. I love the culture. And Barbara, I love your TH-cam channel. Thank you for making everyone aware of how wonderful Slovenia is and the Slovenian culture.
Thank you …your video makes me want to visit
Nice video, bravo, good work Barbara! Rudi.
I stayed in Kranjska Gora for seven days last July and loved it. I made day trips to Ljubljana and Bled, but I really loved staying right up near the mountains. You should also let everyone know that they should eat at Hisa Franko in Kobarid. I really loved going up Triglav and Prisojnik and can't wait to return. I can't believe you didn't stop by to say hello!
I love learning about your beautiful country
Been to Slovenia once in last november, and I love it! Such a beautiful city and people are very nice
I went to Slovenia in 2014 for a week to Metal Days festival in Tolmin! It was nice. I went hiking near by twice, the only downside is the water was too freezing to swim in. :D
Lepo povedano. Bravo.
Dobro reklamo si nam naredila.
Buš si lahko sok od pomaranča popil sad a? 🤣zajebavam te Janezu
@spark556 no siki riki... Bre... 🦾
Thanks, Barbara.
Number 9: DO NOT go into drinking contest with Slovenians, special in "Štajerska" region. You cannot win, you will be sorry you were born. There is saying that "štajerc" needs to abstain from drinking for 2 days to have 2 promiles of alcohol in blood.
That is very accurate. I can fully relate.
A ne velja ta pregovor za večino Slovenije? Dolenjci in primorci niso kaj boljši.
@@saturnative sem ravno hotela napisat. Dolenjci imamo 2 promila alkohola v zraku.
Slovenci ga radi pijemo, nekje Mal bl.
Joj, ne nam delat reklame, že itak je preveč turistov. 😅
Super video. 😊
One little detail about the attire: the one displayed here was the traditional attire of Gorenjska, the Alpine part of the country. It's the most elaborate and luxurious, it became quite well-known in certain parts of Europe (basically in the countries that used to belong to the Holy Roman Empire) thanks to the uber-popular Avsenik Brothers' Band (the 'Oberkrainer' as they were known in German-speaking countries), so we consider this to be the 'national costume'. But as you can see, in reality, there is no such thing, and there is a great variety of regional and even more local attires, which belong to two types, broadly speaking: the Northern (Carniola, Styria and Carinthia) and the Southern (Prekmurje, Bela krajina and the Littoral), the latter type being much less elaborate (simpler black and white combinations) and thus cheaper.
I don't think Prekmurje is in the South, mate. You should check the map again.
Prekmurska is in the Northeast corner next to Hungary. Dolenjska, Notranjska and Primorska are in the South.
Tak, podobało mi się, dzięki
2:00 Let me tell you a story about the storms in Slovenia.
I experienced a wild storm during my stay at Koper last year summer, never saw something like that before. It was funny because before my trip, I told my friends "oh, it would be interesting to witness a storm at the sea", because where I'm from, we don't have any sea (at least we have storms, lol). And guess what. The very second day of my vacation I have experienced this storm and it was so wild that I almost ended up stuck in the car in Portorož, because those streets were flooded.
Next thing you know, later that day I returned back to my hotel in Koper just to find out that the elevator shaft was flooded and I couldn't use the elevator, which was a bit unfortunate as I am a wheelchair user, lol. 😂 Firstly I was told that the elevator is going to be fixed next day but I insisted that it must be done that day, otherwise I couldn't sleep anywhere. So the hotel staff called a repairer all the way from Ljubljana to come and fix it.
Finally, out of 7 days spent at Slovenian coast, there was 3 days of storms and I didn't have a time to visit all places I wanted. That being said, I'm very hopeful next year I'll come back. 😎
Sorry to hear that. But the summer of 2023 was exceptional, with floods in large part of the country. You fared much better than many tourists in the Alpine parts of the country. My friends who camped in Mojstrana got flooded and their tents torn to pieces. One valley over, Radovna, now looks like a giant plucked the trees to use them as toothpicks.
Domovina naša!
Barbara, did I see palm trees in one of those coastal pictures?.....is it that warm there? 😊
The litoral and the primorska region has a very mediterranean influenced climate. It is above 0°C most of the time in winter...in summer it can reach over 35°C easily. The rest of Slovenia has much colder winters...despite being such a small country.
@Slovenianight nice!... and thanks.
Actually below 0 it's a rarity,just when a polar wave is crossing Europe....in winter is around 8 to 13 and when sunny u can wear short sleeves...
I like the "hi!" part. There are a lot of countries where they look at you weird if you say "hi" to a total stranger for no reason. In America, a bunch total strangers waiting at a bus stop can strike up a conversation and all leave as best friends, lol.
Looks like a nice place 👍
I live in Slovenija❤😊
7:38 Cough up money 😃 , I liked that phrase
Hey Barb...is there a retired person visa? Is there a minimum amount of cash you have to deposit to be considered for citizenship or permanent visa?
I don't believe there is such thing as a retired person visa. To get a residence in Slovenia as a retired person your monthly income(pension) needs to be high enough to cover all your costs of living.l am not sure how much that needs to be,but my guess is about a 1000€,maybe more...
90% of what I know about Slovenia I learned from you Barbara, thanks for that. Its definitely on my bucket list to visit, although I won't be climbing ant mountains, hiking, yes, mountain climbing, not at all.
8:19 What's the difference between Refoshk and Shkurek? Are both red?
Refošk is a variety from Primorska. It is very dark red, almost black. If you spill it on your clothes, you might as well throw them out, because it will never wash off. Ščurek (meaning cockroach) is a winery in Goriška Brda (arguably Slovenia's premier wine growing region), making a full selection of very good wines.
You are a bad influence! lol Now I want to read about Slovenia and study the maps more closely... I've always known wheeeere it is but not much more than that... I will NOT attempt to learn the language to any great extent, though, for a southern US accent combined with your native language might cause me to be deported should I ever have the opportunity to visit... lol Seriously, though, I love learning these things, both the cultural differences and the geography. Thanks for sharing such intriguing things! :)
A couple of things: Piran on the coast #1 - great old Venetian town. Triglav - almost anybody who can walk can go to the top. There are even cables to hold onto, and the mountains of Slovenia are some of the most accessible trails on Earth. And the Dolomites are easy to get to via the trains of Austria. This region was part of the Hapsburg empire forever so access through Austria is easier, faster and beautiful - if you like mountains...
pssst🤫: Habsburg with a "b" ;-)
How expensive is it to visit Slovenia as a tourist compared to Britain or France? I've ALWAYS wanted to visit Switzerland but the cost is prohibitive. But it seems that Slovenia has all the attractiveness of Switzerland and even more!
For Slavic people is language very confusing. They sometimes think they understand, but it can mean something totally different
this is the case across all our (slavic) languages
Perfektno govoriš Angleško Barbara
Leta in leta treninga :D
i m from slovenija. zdravo slovenija res je lepa država
3:22 In such a hut, you can eat food you brought and you can also buy food, right?
What about drink, same for that?
In summer, people mostly sit on wooden benches outside in front of the huts. Food and drinks can be brought along, but many bring their own food and then order warm mountain tea. It is also highly recommended that everyone takes their waste back down, as it otherwise has to be transported by helicopter, which is expensive. The prices of drinks and food are mostly set by the mountaineering association and are very affordable. 0,25 liters of hot tea costs around 2 euros, and a beef stew around 10 euros (in 2024).
5:20 the flip side is that, outside big cities and working days, public transportation is quite terrible. If you want to move around in the countryside on weekends, car is your only option. Trains are abysmal and busses are only meant for students and workers.
Slov looks Amazing
WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! I HAVEN'T SEEN ANY VIDEOS IN OVER 2 YEARS!
The Slovenian coastline may be short, but you could easily spend a full day just in Piran
Know about this country because I got a DEPOP customer from there 💖💖💖
-Polite greeting people you come across is a common thing in the alps i would say. (And the slovenian mountains are kind of part of the alps. The south east end of it.)
And from another alpine country, my advice to hikers: get yourself hiking footwear before hiking. Not just some flat soled shoes you slip off the rocks or in slippy dirt.
There are enough "mountain unworthy tourists" that need recovery each year. Please prepare yourself, even if you think it's just a 2-3 hours hike.
Mountains don't give a sh... They do not change for anyone.
-žganci seems to me like what we call Haidensterz. But then again we shared a country for a few centuries ;-) (and i have read that you have "styrian style žganci" which then would be the same thing we have.)
-The wine consumption: I would guess it is the same why the czechs, austrians and germans are the top3 for many years in beer consumption per capita: Not just the real inhabitants consuming it, but tourism. Many tourists that visit try and consume the beverages common or special in the country they visit. Or let's phrase it that way: they like to consume the beverages the country they visit is known for. And that ups the number of liters per capita more than people would think.
(We saw that during the pandemic in the first year where travelling was at a real minimum. All those numbers dropped. (And that while alcoholism and drinking increased among the residents. I have seen it "on the road too" people carried way more beer out of supermarkets during that time, than they ever did in normal times. But i think it went back to "normal" in the meantime.)
-The last point i think is applicable mostly for non-EU citizens. (i mean the visa and staying permits, not the language, for the language part it doesn't matter if from inside or outside the EU.)
A, tega glede vseh treh vrhov Triglava pa še nisem slišal.
A smile and Hi 👋 these days could be a micro aggression 😅
Trieste is Slovenia!!! *sobs*
No Trieste is Italy. This is Italian coast.
It’s real name is Trst my family is from there so please. One of the many wrongs done against Slovenians in history. The TRSt culture is what Slovenia is about
@@mirankacicnik Are you really a Slovene?
@Rosafanta Yes. Im born in Maribor😊
TRST JE NAŠ !
I love slovenia girls
Wow, perfektna angleščina.
Barbara is a great source of information. Edit: My elderly relatives always had wine available. Always.
ŽIVIM V SLOVENIJI BLIZU ITALIJE IN BOVCA V BORJANI!!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉! 🎉! 🎉❤❤❤❤❤🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🗽🇸🇮🇸🇮🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮
I ❤Slovenia.
being in 3rd vs portugal and france is insane.
it is. and totally correct. coming from the part of slovenia, where at least one person in the family drinks alcohol on a daily basis. and drinking alcohol every day seems totally normal. Actually, specially village parts of slovenia, its considered rude not to drink alcohol.
I'm from Slovenia for real
9 things no one tells you about being black in the United States....
It could be worse Barbara.....
Keep the awesome vids coming 👍
Number 1 - Tadej Pogacar . Number 2 - Primoz Roglic… nuff said
9:96 Barbara at her best😂😂😂
Tinpot country from an unbiased Croat 🤣 sorry, banter is mandatory in our convos lmao
I want go to Slovenia
Yeah,we are active drunks :D
Are slovenians more like austrians or like slavs?
It's actually the Austrians that are Germanised, they are the confused Slavs 🤪
Yes and yes. 😄
A lot of Austrians are assimilated Slavs, there is also a Slovene minority there.
Yeah, there's not a clear delineation between Eastern and Central Europe because of the former Austro-Hungarian empire.
slovenes are slavs my goodness
Not to forget there is a bunch of beautiful women there
I actually know some of these things I'm a Slovenian military kid forever 🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮🇸🇮
Love Slovenia from Hungary. My favourite neighbour country.
You really should get paid by the Tourism department of Slovenia. : )
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Lucky chair 🪑
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Never heard any of that.
TADEJ POGACAR!!!!
🐐🌈🐐🌈🐐🌈🐐
So are you a real Slovenian, I mean do you drink 44 liters of wine a year?
Yes!🍷🍷
it used to be 14 days for me😂😂😂
@@Lipi19821 why "used to be", what happened
@@georgecarlin2656 stopped going to parties and started to drink Beer if I do...🤣👍
@@Lipi19821 Beer makes me sleepy, I prefer smoking cannabis (CBD)
im slovenian
slovEnia not Slovinia
Jo im slovanija
let me tell you one thing not even every slovene tells you about slovenia :) slovenia has extremely tiny coast ... because italians stole huge amounts of it...ah well, anyway, also worth mentioning perhaps, in relation to the wine point, in the city of Maribor there is 440 year old grape vine, world record
Mmmm!
Zgrožen sem, narobe si rekla ankaran.
What for to get a job in your country in Germany we pay a lot of taxes but we get more money. I don’t think they payed well. To visit your country is ok but not to live there. I have no doubt is a beautiful country
Kolk cute