Why Digital Nomads Are Choosing Slovenia

What happens when an American content creator discovers a hidden winter workation village in Bovec after clicking on a random Instagram ad? Why would a Spanish digital nomad leave Madrid and Budapest behind for life in Ljubljana? And why did a Slovenian entrepreneur living in Barcelona decide to return home just as Slovenia launched its new digital nomad visa?In the first-ever video episode of Feel Slovenia The Podcast, host Dr. Noah Charney sits down with three digital nomads whose personal stories reveal a different side of Slovenia — one that goes far beyond postcard images of Lake Bled. Guests include American travel creator Ben Herskowitz, who spent the winter living in Bovec as part of a rural digital nomad community; Fernando Cantero, a Spanish remote worker who found in Slovenia the perfect balance between mountains, nature, safety, and quality of life; and Dino Kovačević, founder of WorkFromSlovenia.si, who offers insight into Slovenia’s growing digital nomad ecosystem and the impact of the country’s new digital nomad visa launched in November 2025. Together, they discuss everything from coworking spaces and bureaucracy to hidden alpine villages, local traditions, and the surprisingly strong sense of community foreigners can find in Slovenia.More than just a conversation about remote work, the episode explores why Slovenia is increasingly attracting people searching for something many destinations have lost: authenticity, connection to nature, slower living, and genuine human interaction. From Ljubljana and Maribor to Bovec, Triglav National Park, and lesser-known corners of the country, the episode paints a vivid portrait of Slovenia through the eyes of foreigners who unexpectedly found a place that feels like home. Watch the episode on YouTubeFeel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.