EPISODE · Jan 30, 2024 · 43 MIN
Strange Old Ljubljana
from Strange Old World
Looking for some unusual attractions in Ljubljana, Slovenia? Look no further.In this episode, we talk to local expert Mark Baker, writer for Lonely Planet.Mark Baker is a travel writer, blogger and author with a penchant for offbeat stories and forgotten places. Originally from the United States, he now calls Prague home. In addition to writing Lonely Planet Slovenia, he’s also the author of Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia. Follow his work at markbakerprague.comIn this episode you’ll find out…How Jason (of ‘and the Argonauts’ fame) founded Ljubljana… maybeWhy ‘hot horse’ is a more literal description than ‘hot dog’Where you can cycle and kayak through miles of underground mines…and so much more.You’ll find all Mark’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)Follow Mark on X and Insta and check out his blog: markbakerprague.comMark’s latest Lonely Planet Slovenia guidebook is out in spring. Pre-order nowBetter yet, if you read Czech, buy his book! It’s Čas proměn (Time of Changes)Want to know more about Mark’s espionage entanglement? Follow these links:Part 1: Introducing 'Inter' — the start of a five-part blog seriesTrue Spies podcast: Operation InterFollow Joe on X or Instagram or get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Looking for some unusual attractions in Ljubljana, Slovenia? Look no further.In this episode, we talk to local expert Mark Baker, writer for Lonely Planet.Mark Baker is a travel writer, blogger and author with a penchant for offbeat stories and forgotten places. Originally from the United States, he now calls Prague home. In addition to writing Lonely Planet Slovenia, he’s also the author of Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia. Follow his work at markbakerprague.comIn this episode you’ll find out…How Jason (of ‘and the Argonauts’ fame) founded Ljubljana… maybeWhy ‘hot horse’ is a more literal description than ‘hot dog’Where you can cycle and kayak through miles of underground mines…and so much more.You’ll find all Mark’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com(LINKS DON'T WORK ON YOUR PODCAST PLATFORM? THEY'RE ALL AT WWW.STRANGEOLDWORLD.COM TOO)Follow Mark on X and Insta and check out his blog: markbakerprague.comMark’s latest Lonely Planet Slovenia guidebook is out in spring. Pre-order nowBetter yet, if you read Czech, buy his book! It’s Čas proměn (Time of Changes)Want to know more about Mark’s espionage entanglement? Follow these links:Part 1: Introducing 'Inter' — the start of a five-part blog seriesTrue Spies podcast: Operation InterFollow Joe on X or Instagram or get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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