Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan

Day five on the Kras plateau. I walk the Ferrari Garden, taste the new Teran vintage, and look at how a stone village survives the burja wind. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 49 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Štanjel, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Ferrari Garden, Bar Zoro, Špacal Gallery, Kobdilj, Hiša posebne sorte d.o.o., Karst Living Museum, Parish Church of St Daniel, Štanjel Castle. Covered: Štanjel Architecture, Karst Cuisine, Local Wine Culture, Residency Logistics, Daily Life in Village, Geological Features. Chapters:00:00 Štanjel02:28 Bar Zoro05:02 Kobdilj07:10 Karst Living Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #KarstPlateau #Stanjel #FabianiArchitecture #TeranWine #KrasCuisine #BurjaWind #Lipizzaners #SlowTravel #AutumnInSlovenia #StoneVillages #PodcastLife #LukaZupan #SloveniaTourism #HiddenGemsEurope #KarstGeology #SpacalGallery #EuroTravelBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day four on the Kras plateau: navigating the burja wind, visiting the Ferrari Garden, and tasting the first Teran of the season in Štanjel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 48 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Štanjel, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Turn Hill, Parish Church of St Daniel, Cafe Cukr, Ferrari Garden, Villa Ferrari, Hiša posebne sorte d.o.o., Kobdilj Tower, Bar Zoro. Covered: Štanjel Architecture, Karst Cuisine, Local Wine Culture, Geological Features, Daily Life in Village, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Štanjel03:27 Hiša posebne sorte d.o.o.06:41 Bar Zoro09:43 Ferrari Garden A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #KarstPlateau #StanjelVillage #TeranWine #MaxFabiani #BurjaWind #LipizzanerHorses #KrasCuisine #ResidenceInSlovenia #TravelPodcast #HiddenGemsEurope #StoneArchitecture #AutumnHarvest #SlowTravel #EuropeanCulture #NaturePhotography #WineTourism #HistoricVillages https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day three in Štanjel: walking the stone alleys of the old town, visiting the Ferrari Garden, tasting Teran wine and pršut, and reflecting on the harsh beauty of the bora wind. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 47 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Štanjel, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Ferrarijev vrt, Špacal Gallery, Hiša posebne sorte d.o.o., Cafe Cukr, Bar Zoro, Kobdilj. Covered: Štanjel Architecture, Karst Cuisine, Local Wine Culture, Geological Features, Daily Life in Village, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Štanjel03:10 Špacal Gallery06:19 Kobdilj09:22 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #KrasPlateau #Stanjel #MaxFabiani #TeranWine #KrasPrsut #KarstLandscape #BoraWind #SlovenianCulture #RuralLiving #ArchitectureTour #FoodAndWine #HistoricalVillages #OutdoorAdventure #EuropeanTravel #SloveniaHiddenGems #TravelPodcast #LukaZupan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day two in Štanjel explores the Fabiani architecture, the karst landscape shaped by wind and limestone, and the beginning of the Teran wine harvest. I discuss residency registration, local costs, and the quiet rhythm of life on the plateau. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 46 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Štanjel, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Turn Hill, Špacal Gallery, Villa Ferrari, Ferrarijev vrt, Kobdilj, Sežana, NLB, Mestna Kavarna. Covered: Residency Registration, Banking Logistics, Karst Architecture, Local Gastronomy, Regional History. Chapters:00:00 Štanjel03:57 NLB07:45 Komen11:01 Car interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #KarstPlateau #Stanjel #MaxFabiani #TeranWine #ResidencyInSlovenia #LipizzanerHorses #KrasCulture #SlowTravel #SloveniaLife #ArchitecturalHeritage #KarstGeology #FoodieSlovenia #Borderlands #AutumnInSlovenia #PodcastTravel #VisitSlovenia #EuropeanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka leaves the coast for Štanjel, navigating the drive up the Kras plateau. He explores the stone village, Fabiani's architecture, and the local Teran wine culture while settling into his new home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 45 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Štanjel, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Piran, Turn Hill, Kobdilj, Vipava Valley, Lipica, Osp, Črni Kal, Sežana. Covered: Relocation logistics, Karst geography, Local gastronomy, Architectural heritage, Seasonal festivals. Chapters:00:00 Piran01:01 Štanjel03:53 Castle07:04 Lipica09:50 Sežana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #KarstPlateau #Stanjel #MaxFabiani #TeranWine #KrasCuisine #LipicaHorses #SlowTravel #StoneVillage #AutumnInSlovenia #EuropeanHeritage #WineTourism #ArchitectureLovers #HiddenGemsEU #PodcastLife #DigitalNomadSlovenia #ResidencyJourney #TravelTips2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends his final full day in Piran, walking the ramparts at dawn, visiting the Sečovlje salt pans during the harvest, and reflecting on the practicalities of living on Slovenia's coast before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 44 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Tartini Square, Sečovlje salt pans, Krajinski park Sečovljske soline, Walls of Piran, Fornace, Caffe Neptun, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum. Covered: Piran salt pans, coastal living costs, maritime history, local dining, evening culture, departure reflections. Chapters:00:00 Fornace01:43 Piran03:58 Sečovlje salt pans06:11 Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum08:24 Punta lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Piran #SloveniaTravel #SecevloeSaltPans #AdriaticCoast #TartiniSquare #SaltHarvest #MaritimeMuseum #PiranFood #Fritolin #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #Primorska #SlovenianCulture #CoastalLiving #HistoricTown #BaroqueMusic #TravelTips #EuropeanHolidays https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends his final full day in Piran, walking the ramparts at dawn, visiting the Sečovlje salt pans during harvest, and reflecting on the rhythm of coastal life before moving on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 43 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Tartini Square, Fornace, Sečovlje salt pans, Caffe Neptun, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Cathedral of St. George, Rostelin. Covered: Piran coastal life, Secevloe salt pans, local dining costs, maritime history, expat logistics. Chapters:00:00 Piran02:38 Caffe Neptun04:58 Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum07:27 Punta lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Piran #SloveniaTravel #AdriaticCoast #SaltPans #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #FoodieTravel #MaritimeHistory #AutumnInEurope #CoastalLiving #WineTourism #BudgetTravel #LukaZupan #SloveniaTrip #HiddenGems #EuropeanTravel #SecevloeSalina https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Walking the dawn ramparts of Piran as the salt harvest approaches, tasting friti at a local institution, and navigating the practicalities of living on Slovenia’s working coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Fornace, Tartini Square, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Koper, Fritolin Pri Cantini, St. George's Cathedral, Punta Lighthouse, Rostelin. Covered: Piran Salt Pans Harvest, Residency Registration Logistics, Local Dining Costs, Tartini Festival Events, Maritime History, Coastal Walking Routes. Chapters:00:00 Piran02:26 Caffe Neptun04:43 Tartini Square06:47 Punta Lighthouse08:45 Rostelin10:40 Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PiranSlovenia #SecevloeSaltPans #TartiniFestival #SlovenianCoast #PrimorskaRegion #PiranFoodScene #MaritimeMuseum #MalvazijaWine #SloveniaTravel #OldTownPiran #FritolinPriCantini #StGeorgeCathedral #PiranAccommodation #AdriaticSea #SlovenianHistory #SlowTravelSlovenia #PiranLife #AutumnInSlovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka walks the dawn ramparts, eats friti at Fritolin Pri Cantini, visits the Maritime Museum, takes a bus to Koper, and dines at Rostinel, reflecting on the town's history and the approaching salt harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Walls of Piran, Tartini Square, Punta lighthouse, Venetian House, St George's Cathedral, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Koper Main Square. Covered: Piran Old Town Architecture, Local Coastal Cuisine, Maritime History, Bus Travel in Primorska, Salt Pan Industry, Daily Costs in Piran. Chapters:00:00 Walls of Piran02:12 Fritolin Pri Cantini04:48 Tartini House07:06 Sečovlje salt pans A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PiranSlovenia #SloveniaTravel #AdriaticCoast #SaltPanHarvest #MaritimeMuseum #FritolinPriCantini #TartiniSquare #SloveniaFood #PiranSalt #WalkTheWalls #KoperDayTrip #MalvazijaWine #LivingInSlovenia #PrimorskaRegion #StGeorgeCathedral #SecevloeSalina #PiranSunset #SlowTravelSlovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Walking the ramparts at dawn, tasting friti for lunch, and reflecting on the end of summer in Piran as the salt pans prepare for their final harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Fornace, Punta lighthouse, Tartini Square, Venetian House, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Cathedral of St. George, Caffe Neptun. Covered: Piran Old Town Architecture, Local Coastal Cuisine, Maritime History, Bus Travel in Primorska, Salt Pan Industry. Chapters:00:00 Fornace03:04 Fritolin Pri Cantini07:07 Koper09:57 Punta lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Piran #SloveniaTravel #AdriaticCoast #SaltPans #SlowTravel #FoodieSlovenia #MaritimeHistory #TartiniSquare #SeptemberInEurope #CoastalLiving #Secevloe #MalvazijaWine #OldTownVibes #TravelPodcast #LukaZupan #ObalnaKraška #VenetianHeritage #SlovenianCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka explores the working Sečovlje salt pans at harvest time, discusses residency registration and costs, visits the Maritime Museum, and enjoys a quiet evening in Piran. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Secevloe salt pans, Krajinski park Secevljske soline, Tartini Square, Venetian House, Fornace district, St. George's Cathedral, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Walls of Piran. Covered: Secevloe salt pans harvest, residency registration logistics, Piran dining costs, maritime history, evening culture. Chapters:00:00 Fornace district03:28 Piran06:20 Walls of Piran09:55 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Piran #SloveniaTravel #SecevloeSaltPans #LivingInSlovenia #ExpatLife #AdriaticCoast #TartiniFestival #MaritimeHistory #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #FoodieTravel #Fritolin #SaltHarvest #VenetianArchitecture #SeptemberInEurope #ResidencyPermit #LocalCosts #HiddenGems https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka explores the working life of Piran on day four, visiting the Sečovlje salt pans at harvest time, navigating the town's practicalities for new residents, and finding quiet moments in the old town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Fornace, Tartinijev trg, Secevloe salt pans, Caffe Neptun, Walls of Piran, Sergej Masera Maritime Museum, Punta lighthouse, Ribja kantinca PORTO Piran. Covered: Secevloe salt pans, residency logistics, Piran dining, maritime history, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Fornace02:46 Caffe Neptun05:49 Punta lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PiranSlovenia #SecevoljeSaltPans #SlowTravelSlovenia #AdriaticCoast #LivingInSlovenia #TartiniFestival #ExTemporePiran #MaritimeHistory #PiranFood #MalvazijaWine #VisitSlovenia #OffTheBeatenPath #SaltHarvest #PiranOldTown #SlovenianCoast #TravelPodcast #LukaZupan #SloveniaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka explores the end of the Ex-tempore festival in Piran, walks the Sečovlje salt pans at harvest time, and reflects on the rhythm of living on the coast as summer turns to autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Sečovlje salt pans, Tartini Square, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Cathedral of St. George, Fiesa, Punta lighthouse, Fornace. Covered: Sečovlje salt pans, Ex-tempore festival, local dining, Piran history, coastal walks, evening culture. Chapters:00:00 Fornace03:53 Sečovlje salt pans07:35 Fiesa A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Piran #SloveniaTravel #SečovljeSaltPans #ExTemporePiran #CoastalLiving #AdriaticSea #SlowTravel #SloveniaFood #TartiniSquare #PiranSalt #SummerInSlovenia #TravelPodcast #LukaZupan #ObalnaKraška #MaritimeMuseum #FritolinPiran #Wanderlust #EuropeOffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends his second day in Piran amidst the final hours of the International Painting Ex-tempore festival, navigating the salt pans at sunset and settling into the rhythm of a working coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Fornace district, Tartini Square, Caffe Neptun, Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum, Punta lighthouse, Fritolin Pri Cantini, Casa Mia Lounge Bar, Piran Aquarium. Covered: Ex-tempore festival, Piran salt pans, Maritime history, Local dining costs, Residency logistics, Evening entertainment. Chapters:00:00 Fornace district02:42 Sergej Mašera Maritime Museum05:29 Piran Aquarium08:07 Sea breeze A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PiranTravel #SloveniaCoast #ExTemporePiran #SecevloeSaltPans #AdriaticSea #SlowTravelSlovenia #PiranFoodScene #MaritimeMuseum #TartiniSquare #LivingInSlovenia #SeptemberInEurope #PiranSaltFlower #MalvazijaWine #ObalnoKraškaRegija #VenetianHeritage #StrunjanCliffs #PiranLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka arrives in Piran after a long drive from the Brda hills. He explores the Ex-tempore painters, visits the Maritime Museum, and settles into the rhythm of coastal life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Piran, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Tartini Square, Fornace garage, Venetian House, Mestna Kavarna, Secevloe salt pans, Sergej Masera Maritime Museum, Piran Aquarium, Fritolin Pri Cantini. Covered: Piran arrival, Ex-tempore festival, Maritime history, Local dining, Settling in. Chapters:00:00 Fornace garage01:02 Venetian House04:25 Piran Aquarium08:08 Punta lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PiranSlovenia #AdriaticCoast #TravelPodcast #SloveniaLife #ExTemporeArt #MaritimeMuseum #SaltPans #CoastalLiving #WineTravel #HistoricTown #SeptemberTravel #LukaZupan #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #VenetianArchitecture #SeafoodLovers #IslandVibes #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On my last full day in Dobrovo, I walk the border hills to Kojsko, taste the final quiet before the harvest bells, and reflect on the working heart of Goriška Brda as I prepare for the southwest sweep. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Kojsko, Medana, Gonjače Viewpoint Tower, Tavarneta ESTATE, Bakery Brda, Mjrka, Edi Simčič Estate, Klet Brda. Covered: Kojsko village and church, Medana wineries and Alojz Gradnik, Gonjače Tower viewpoint, Tavarneta ESTATE dining, Practical registration advice, Southwest sweep planning. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo02:05 Kojsko04:02 Medana08:28 Nova Gorica A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriskaBrda #SloveniaTravel #RebulaHarvest #DobrovoCastle #ZoranMusicGallery #KojskoChurch #MedanaWine #TavarnetaEstate #GonjaceTower #SlovenianWine #BorderHills #SlowTravelSlovenia #AutumnInBrda #SocaValley #AdriaticCoastBound #TravelPodcastLuka #VisitSlovenia2026 #WineCountryLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On my final full morning in Dobrovo, I walk the vineyard trails toward Kojsko, visit the Gothic church with its ancient altar, and reflect on the shared terroir of the border hills before the southwest sweep begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Kojsko, Church of the Holy Cross, Medana, Vipolže, Tavarneta ESTATE, Bakery Brda, PGD Dobrovo. Covered: Kojsko village and church, border history reflections, local food costs, harvest preparation, southwest sweep planning. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo02:38 Kojsko04:42 Vipolže07:34 Bakery Brda10:26 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriskaBrda #SloveniaTravel #RebulaWine #KojskoChurch #BorderHills #VineyardWalking #SlowTravel #SloveniaFood #TerracedFarming #AutumnInSlovenia #TravelSlovenia #WineCountry #HistoryAndCulture #PodcastTravel #LukaZupan #SoCaValley #BrdaWine #EuropeanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On the first day of September, Luka crosses the invisible line into Italy’s Collio region to see how the same hill becomes two countries. He tastes the shared terroir, reflects on the border that split families, and returns to Dobrovo as the harvest bells prepare to ring. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Collio Goriziano, San Lorenzo di Farra, ŠČUREK wine estate, Medana, PGD Dobrovo, Dobrovo Castle, Nova Gorica. Covered: border history, Collio wine comparison, Medana cultural heritage, harvest season logistics, daily costs in Brda. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo01:43 Dobrovo Castle05:18 Medana08:50 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriskaBrda #CollioWine #RebulaHarvest #SloveniaTravel #ItalyBorder #DobrovoCastle #MedanaPoet #VineyardWalk #TerracedFarming #WineTasting #SlowTravel #SeptemberInBrda #BorderHistory #FriuliVeneziaGiulia #LukaZupanPodcast #SlovenianWine #AutumnHarvest #HiddenEurope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On the eve of the official start of the Rebula harvest in Goriška Brda, Luka walks the silent terraces above Dobrovo, visits the old stone village of Kojsko, and shares a final quiet meal before the season's work begins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Kojsko, Church of the Holy Cross, MJRKA café, Belica restaurant, Gonjače Tower, Klet Brda. Covered: Kojsko church, pre-harvest quiet day, border history reflections, local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo01:14 Kojsko03:31 Village square05:05 Cafe interior08:44 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriškaBrda #SloveniaTravel #Dobrovo #Rebula #WineHarvest #Kojsko #SlovenianWine #Brdawine #TravelSlovenia #SloveniaVillages #WineRegion #HarvestSeason #KletBrda #CollioBorder #SlowTravel #Slovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On the sixth day in Dobrovo, Luka walks the vineyards before the Rebula harvest begins, visits the Klet Brda cooperative as the presses run, and reflects on the border history and the practical costs of life in the wine hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Šmartno, Kojsko, Gonjače Tower, Klet Brda, Gostilna Peternel. Covered: Rebula harvest, Border history, Local food and dining, Practical costs, Vineyard walking, Cooperative cellar tour. Chapters:00:00 Šmartno03:13 Klet Brda06:06 Gostilna Peternel07:30 Quiet night village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SloveniaTravel #GoriškaBrda #Dobrovo #Rebula #Harvest #Vineyard #WineCountry #KletBrda #GonjačeTower #Šmartno #Kojsko #Frika #SloveniaWine #TravelEurope #SlowTravel #BorderHistory #Collio #ItalianSlovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On a rain-washed morning in Dobrovo, Luka walks the vineyards before the Rebula harvest, visits the Klet Brda cooperative as the presses run, and shares the practical costs of a day in Slovenia's wine hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Klet Brda, Zoran Mušič Gallery, Dobrovo Castle, Šmartno, Medana, Mjrka café, Gostilna Peternel, Tavarneta ESTATE. Covered: Rebula harvest beginning, Klet Brda cooperative tour, Wine tasting and terroir, Practical costs of living and visiting, Zoran Mušič gallery revisit, Village life and slow travel. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo05:28 Šmartno06:24 Village evening08:14 Klet Brda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriškaBrda #Dobrovo #Rebula #SloveniaWine #WineHarvest #SloveniaTravel #Brdahills #KletBrda #Šmartno #Collio #WineTasting #SloveniaFood #TravelSlovenia #AutumnHarvest #VineyardWalk #DobrovoCastle #ZoranMušič #SloveniaCountryside https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On a hot, storm-threatened day in Dobrovo, Luka takes refuge in the cool of the castle, explores the Zoran Mušič gallery, and reflects on the border history written into the terraces — all while the Rebula grapes swell toward harvest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Dobrovo Castle, Zoran Mušič Gallery, Šmartno, Brda House and Cellar, Medana, Klet Brda, Tavarneta ESTATE, Villa Vipolže. Covered: Zoran Mušič gallery, Šmartno fortified village and Brda House, Rebula harvest approach, Border history Goriska Brda, Storm and weather in Dobrovo, Practical costs and tickets in Brda. Chapters:01:04 Castle interior01:47 Šmartno03:07 Brda House and Cellar04:37 Medana05:55 Tavarneta ESTATE A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dobrovo #GoriskaBrda #SloveniaTravel #SloveniaWine #Rebula #BrdaWine #Šmartno #Medana #ZoranMusic #DobrovoCastle #WineHarvest #SloveniaWineRegion #BalkansTravel #SlowTravel #WineCountry #SloveniaOutdoors https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On day three in Dobrovo, Luka takes a quiet walk through the vineyards as the harvest approaches, visits a small family cellar for a tasting of Rebula, and reflects on the region's border history and the practical costs of life in Slovenia's wine hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Klet Brda, Tavarneta ESTATE, Šmartno, Kojsko, Medana, Gonjače Tower, Dobrovo Castle. Covered: Vineyard walking at dusk, Border history of Goriška Brda, Klet Brda cooperative tasting, Practical costs of the wine region, Šmartno and Kojsko village visits, Medana family wineries. Chapters:00:41 Dobrovo02:56 Klet Brda04:39 Medana06:23 Tavarneta ESTATE09:35 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dobrovo #GoriškaBrda #SloveniaTravel #Rebula #SlovenianWine #WineHarvest #BrdaWineRegion #Šmartno #KletBrda #Slovenia #TravelSlovenia #WineTasting #Borders #Collio #DobrovoCastle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day two in Dobrovo. Luka walks the village at first light, visits Medana and the fortified hilltop of Šmartno, and spends a long afternoon with the winemakers at Klet Brda as the Rebula harvest begins. Plus the practical cost of a coffee, a castle ticket, and what it takes to actually settle in Slovenia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Mjrka, Dobrovo Castle, Medana, Gonjače Lookout Tower, Edi Simčič, Klet Brda, Šmartno, Coffee & pastry shop KLJUKEC Aurora. Covered: Dobrovo Castle and Zoran Music gallery, Gonjače Lookout Tower and Medana, Klet Brda cooperative cellar tour, Šmartno fortified village and Brda House, Harvest season and Rebula wine, Practical registration and banking in Slovenia. Chapters:00:00 Šmartno01:07 Dobrovo02:33 Medana04:08 Klet Brda04:59 Coffee & pastry shop KLJUKEC Aurora06:29 Restaurant interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dobrovo #GoriškaBrda #SloveniaTravel #Rebula #WineHarvest #KletBrda #Šmartno #Medana #GonjačeTower #SlovenianWine #TravelSlovenia #Trgatev #FoodieTravel #SlowTravel #Balkans #ZoranMusic #Primorska #SloveniaLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka leaves the Soča Valley behind and arrives in Dobrovo, the heart of Slovenia's wine hills, just as the Rebula grape ripens toward harvest. He settles in, explores the village and its Renaissance castle, and tastes the region's flagship wine among the terraced vineyards. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Dobrovo, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gonjače Viewpoint Tower, Domačija Kabaj Morel, Gostilna Peternel, Dobrovo Castle, Zoran Mušič Gallery. Covered: Arrival in Dobrovo, Drive from Kobarid, Gonjače Tower viewpoint, Dobrovo Castle and Zoran Music gallery, Local food at Gostilna Peternel, Rebula wine tasting, Thunderstorm forecast, Border history of Goriška Brda. Chapters:00:00 Dobrovo01:38 Domačija Kabaj Morel03:10 Gostilna Peternel03:54 Dobrovo Castle06:46 Rain on courtyard08:28 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #GoriškaBrda #Slovenia #SloveniaTravel #Dobrovo #RebulaWine #SlovenianWine #TravelPodcast #Brdawine #Collio #RibollaGialla #GonjačeTower #DobrovoCastle #ZoranMusic #LocalFood #SloveniaAdventure #Vineyard #WineHarvest https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On his final day in Kobarid, Luka takes a quiet walk through the rain-soaked town, visits the Napoleon Bridge one last time, and reflects on the valley's history, the cost of living, and the journey ahead toward the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Napoleon Bridge, Kobarid Museum, Gradič, Hisa Polonka, Kozjak Waterfall, Staro selo, Hiša Franko, Restavracija KOTLAR. Covered: Kobarid Museum and Isonzo Front history, Kobarid local food and dining, Practical costs of travel in Slovenia, Napoleon Bridge and Kozjak waterfall, Reflection on place and memory, Planning the southwest sweep. Chapters:00:00 Kobarid01:20 Kobarid Museum02:23 Gradič03:41 Hisa Polonka04:49 Kozjak Waterfall05:56 Hiša Franko A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #SočaRiver #IsonzoFront #KobaridMuseum #NapoleonBridge #KozjakWaterfall #SloveniaOutdoors #KobaridFood #TrgSvobode #HišaFranko #BalkanTravel #TravelEurope #JulianAlps #VisitSlovenia #SocaValleySlovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On his final full day in Kobarid, Luka takes one last swim in the emerald Soča, reflects on the valley's history and seasons, and prepares for the road ahead. A quiet episode about endings, beginnings, and the river that holds it all. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Trg svobode, Kozjak Waterfall, Napoleon Bridge, Gradič, Church of St. Anthony, Italian Charnel House, Hisa Polonka, Staro selo. Covered: River swimming, Kobarid history and memorials, Local cuisine, Practical logistics and costs, Seasonal transition, Reflection on place and memory. Chapters:00:00 Napoleon Bridge01:09 Hisa Polonka02:56 Kobarid05:49 Staro selo07:17 Trg svobode A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #SocaRiver #KozjakWaterfall #WalkOfPeace #IsonzoFront #WWIHistory #Trout #Slovenia #TravelPodcast #BalkanTravel #EuropeanSummer #OutdoorAdventure #RiverSwimming #HisaPolonka #SlovenianFood #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka hikes from Kobarid up to the mountain village of Drežnica and beyond toward Mt. Krn, on a day that begins with rain and ends with clear skies. Along the way: the Walk of Peace, the memorial chapel in the woods, a family lunch in a high village, and the quiet business of registering a life in Slovenia. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Drežnica, Krn massif, Walk of Peace, Italiano Charnel House, Cinca Marinca, Kobarid Museum, Staro selo, Hiša Franko. Covered: Hiking and trails, Drežnica village, Partisan heritage, Local food and home cooking, Practical costs and registration. Chapters:00:00 Krn massif01:32 Drežnica02:36 Village meadow03:53 Kobarid05:41 River06:48 Kobarid Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaHiking #WalkOfPeace #Drenznica #SočaRiver #SloveniaTravel #Potica #HikingSlovenia #MountainVillage #SloveniaOutdoors #KarstAndCoast #EuropeanTravel #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On day six in Kobarid, Luka takes a morning swim in the Soča, plans his hike to Drežnica and Mt. Krn over coffee at Cinca Marinca, and discovers the story of the marble trout at the Kobarid Museum. He reflects on the valley's war history, the rhythm of the river, and the quiet before the storm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Napoleon Bridge, Cinca Marinca, Kobarid Museum, Kozjak Waterfall, Trg svobode, Restavracija KOTLAR. Covered: Marble trout conservation, Isonzo Front history, River swimming, Kozjak waterfall, Hiking planning, Local cuisine, Storm. Chapters:00:00 Napoleon Bridge00:49 Trg svobode01:43 Kobarid Museum03:29 Kozjak Waterfall04:27 Street05:24 Rain on pavement07:07 Restavracija KOTLAR A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #Slovenia #MarbleTrout #KobaridMuseum #IsonzoFront #KozjakWaterfall #NapoleonBridge #Dreznica #MtnKrn #WalkOfPeace #SocaRiver #SocaTrout #PotMiru #KobaridTravel #SloveniaHiking #CincaMarinca #Kotlar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On a day of thunder and hail, Luka finds refuge in Kobarid's museums and cafes, reflects on the valley's layered history, and plans his hike to Mt. Krn. A gentle episode about weather, memory, and the rhythm of a small town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Trg svobode, Kobarid Museum, Gradič, Italian Charnel House, Hisa Polonka, Napoleon's Bridge, Cinca Marinca, Staro selo. Covered: WWI history and Isonzo Front, Local cuisine and dining, Weather and canceled plans, Planning hikes and walks, Local news and safety, Reflection on seasons and tourism. Chapters:00:00 Kobarid01:25 Kobarid Museum03:19 Hisa Polonka05:09 Staro selo06:34 Drežnica A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #WalkOfPeace #IsonzoFront #WWIHistory #KobaridMuseum #HisPolonka #CincaMarinca #RainyDayTravel #Thunderstorm #SocaRiver #OutdoorSlovenia #HikingKrn #TravelSlovenia #KobaridGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day four in Kobarid: Luka takes to the river for a guided rafting trip, swims in the emerald Soča, reflects on the valley's war-torn past and its living present, and ends with dinner at a local gostilna. Practical notes on river day tickets, fire safety, and the region's summer costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Soča River, Napoleon Bridge, Gradič, Church of St. Anthony, Italian Charnel House, Trg svobode, Cinca Marinca, Hisa Polonka. Covered: Rafting and river activities, River day ticket and fire safety, WWI history and memorials, Local cuisine and restaurants, River swimming. Chapters:00:00 Napoleon Bridge04:27 Trg svobode07:20 Hisa Polonka08:41 Evening town square, distant voices10:01 Drežnica A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SočaRiver #RaftingSlovenia #KobaridMuseum #WalkOfPeace #NapoleonBridge #ItalianOssuary #SocaTrout #SoškaPostrv #HisaPolonka #SloveniaTravel #JulianAlps #OutdoorSlovenia #WWIHistory #RiverDayTicket #FireSafety https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends a full day in Kobarid on the emerald Soča: an early swim, a long walk through the Kozjak gorge, and an afternoon foraging for mushrooms with a local family before a simple supper in the old town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Soča River, Napoleon Bridge, Kozjak Waterfall, Kobarid Museum, Drežnica, Cinca Marinca. Covered: Foraging and wild food, River swimming and Soča Valley, Local home cooking and wine, Walking and hiking near Kobarid, Fire safety and local news. Chapters:00:00 Napoleon Bridge01:48 Cinca Marinca03:10 Kobarid04:28 Forest05:49 Kozjak Waterfall07:41 Kobarid Museum08:57 Drežnica A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Slovenia #Kobarid #SocaValley #SočaRiver #KozjakWaterfall #MushroomForaging #Chanterelles #Porcini #KobaridMuseum #NapoleonBridge #SloveniaHiking #JulianAlps #EmeraldRiver #SloveniaTravel #KobaridFood #WalkOfPeace #Trout https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends a rainy day in Kobarid, watching the Soča river run high and green from a cafe window. He reflects on the town's WWI history at the museum, the recent incidents on the riverbanks, and the quiet power of the valley's landscapes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Napoleon Bridge, MySmoothieBar@Kobarid, Kobarid Museum, Gradič (Hill of St. Anthony), Italian Charnel House, Okrepčevalnica Zadruga, Kozjak Waterfall, Drežnica. Covered: WWI history and Isonzo Front, Rainy day activities in Kobarid, Kozjak waterfall, Local news recap: fire ban and accident, Kobarid town atmosphere and food, Planning a hike to Drežnica and Krn. Chapters:00:00 Napoleon Bridge02:37 Breginj03:29 Kobarid Museum05:27 Italian Charnel House06:32 Okrepčevalnica Zadruga08:19 Kozjak Waterfall A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #IsonzoFront #WWIHistory #KozjakWaterfall #SočaRiver #SloveniaOutdoors #WalkOfPeace #KobaridMuseum #TravelPodcast #JulianAlps #SloveniaHiddenGems #BalkansTravel #NatureAndHistory #KrnMountain #TripSlovenia #SocaValleyAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka leaves Idrija behind and winds through the Bača valley into the emerald heart of the Soča. In Kobarid he walks the town's layered history — from the Great War's Isonzo Front to its modern gastronomic fame — and settles in for a September of swimming, hiking, and quiet reflection. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Kobarid, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Kobarid Town Centre, Trg svobode, Napoleon Bridge, Gradič Hill of St Anthony, Italian Charnel House, Kobarid Museum, Walk of Peace Visitor Centre, Staro selo. Covered: Arrival in Kobarid, WWI history and Isonzo Front, Kozjak waterfall and Napoleon bridge, Local food and gastronomy, Practical settling-in steps, Planning hikes and Peace Concert. Chapters:00:00 Most na Soči02:42 Napoleon Bridge03:59 Italian Charnel House05:35 Kozjak Waterfall06:41 Walk of Peace Visitor Centre08:02 Restaurant interior09:51 Lake Krn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Kobarid #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #KobariskiMuzej #WalkOfPeace #KozjakWaterfall #HisaFranko #SočaRiver #JulianAlps #IsonzoFront #SloveniaHistory #KobaridMuseum #NapoleonBridge #LakeKrn #SloveniaOutdoors #SloveniaHiking #SloveniaAdventure #SocaKayaking https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On his final day in Idrija, Luka takes a slow morning at the lace school, celebrates the Assumption feast with locals, and shares a last dinner of žlikrofi before the road west to the Soča valley. Reflections on 500 years of mercury, lace, and quiet reinvention. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gewerkenegg Castle, Idrija Lace School, Anthony's Shaft, Kamšt, Gostilna Mlinar, Kavarna Vega, Idrijca river, Divje Jezero. Covered: Idrija lace school, Mining history, Local cuisine, Feast day traditions, Town reinvention, Preparing to leave for Soča valley. Chapters:00:00 Gewerkenegg Castle01:31 Lace school interior02:45 Anthony's Shaft04:51 Gostilna Mlinar06:16 Idrijca river08:11 Town square09:06 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #SloveniaTravel #SočaValley #UNESCO #MercuryMine #BobbinLace #IdrijskiZlikrofi #SloveniaFood #Kamšt #GewerkeneggCastle #DivjeJezero #Klavže #SloveniaHistory #BalkansTravel #EuropeanDestinations #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On his final full day in Idrija, Luka savors the town's summer rhythm—a morning at the lace school, a farewell feast of žlikrofi at Gostilna Mlinar, and an evening walk to Wild Lake—before heading west to the Soča valley. Practical notes on costs, the upcoming festival, and the town's reinvention. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Idrija Lace School, Kavarna Vega, Gewerkenegg Castle, Gostilna Mlinar, Divje Jezero, Brusove klavže, Anthony's Shaft, Arena bar. Covered: Lace school, Zlikrofi festival, Divje Jezero, Klavže barriers, Mine history, Practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Idrija Lace School01:25 Kavarna Vega03:07 Gostilna Mlinar04:06 Divje Jezero05:44 Brusove klavže07:28 Gostilna Kos09:11 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #SloveniaTravel #IdrijaLace #Zlikrofi #DivjeJezero #Klavže #UNESCO #MercuryMine #SloveniaSouthwest #SočaValley #BalkonTravel #SlowTravel #Bled #Triglav #SloveniaHiddenGems #IdrijaFestival #GewerkeneggCastle #Potica https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day six in Idrija. I spend a quiet morning under the Gewerkenegg Castle clock, watch the lace-makers at work, and take a final, unhurried descent into Anthony's Shaft. A reflection on 500 years of mining, the town's patient reinvention, and the ordinary work of a working day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Anthony's Shaft, Gewerkenegg Castle, Kavarna Vega, Idrija Lace School, Hg Smelting Plant, Gostilna Mlinar. Covered: Second visit to Anthony's Shaft, Reflection on mining history, Watching lace-makers at the school, Hg smelting plant exhibition, Idrijski žlikrofi dinner, Preparing to leave for Soča valley. Chapters:00:00 Anthony's Shaft01:12 Gewerkenegg Castle02:43 Cave drip04:58 Room tone05:50 Hg Smelting Plant07:16 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #SloveniaTravel #AnthonyShaft #IdrijaLace #SloveniaMining #UNESCO #IdrijskiZlikrofi #GostilnaMlinar #KavarnaVega #Gewerkenegg #Kamst #IdrijaSlovenia #DayTripIdrija #SloveniaHistory #SočaValley #SlowTravel #PostMining #AugustInSlovenia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Day five in Idrija: Luka visits the renovated Gewerkenegg Castle, joins the free e-bike geopark tour, and spends a warm evening at L'Elisir d'Amore in the castle courtyard, reflecting on the town's layered reinvention. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gewerkenegg Castle, Gostilna Mlinar, Gostišče Barbara, Brusove klavže, Podroteja spring, Marof hydro plant, Žabja Vas, Vojsko plateau. Covered: geopark e-bike tour, opera in castle courtyard, renovated castle facade, žlikrofi at Gostilna Mlinar, evening aria reflections, guesthouse costs. Chapters:00:00 Gewerkenegg Castle01:24 Žabja Vas04:35 Gostišče Barbara06:10 Castle courtyard before event07:53 Vojsko plateau A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #GewerkeneggCastle #SloveniaTravel #IdrijaLace #Zlikrofi #IdrijaGeopark #EBikeTour #OperaInTheCourtyard #LElisirDAmore #UNESCO #HeritageOfMercury #SloveniaHistory #SočaValley #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #SloveniaInAugust #DivjeJezero #Klavze https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On day four in Idrija, Luka watches the scaffolding come down from Gewerkenegg Castle, cycles the geopark, and finds the town's reinvention in a lace school and a former smelting plant. A meditation on 500 years of mercury, memory, and making something new. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gewerkenegg Castle, Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, Idrija Kamšt, Idrija Lace School, Hg Smelting Plant, Brusove klavže, Gostilna Kos, Kavarna Vega. Covered: Lace heritage, Mining history, Geopark cycling, Local food and dining, Town reinvention, Cultural events. Chapters:00:00 Gewerkenegg Castle01:13 Riverside path near mine03:22 Town square midday04:07 Idrija Lace School05:35 Hg Smelting Plant07:03 Gostilna Kos08:27 Castle terrace at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #SloveniaTravel #UNESCO #MercuryMine #BobbinLace #LaceSchool #Zlikrofi #Potica #Gewerkenegg #DivjeJezero #Klavze #Slovenia #TravelPodcast #EuropeTravel #SmallTownLife #GreenDestination https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka spends a quiet morning in Gewerkenegg Castle, watches lace-makers at the Idrija Lace School, and reflects on the town's 500-year arc — from mercury to UNESCO to a working town reinventing itself. Plus the practical costs of living in Idrija, and the feel of late summer in the hills. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gewerkenegg Castle, Idrija Lace School, Hg Smelting Plant, Kamšt, Gostilna Mlinar, Kavarna Vega, Gostišče Barbara. Covered: lace making, mining history, local cuisine, town reinvention, practical costs. Chapters:00:00 Gewerkenegg Castle00:54 Gostišče Barbara02:18 Idrija Lace School04:30 Hg Smelting Plant07:50 Riverside at dusk A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #GewerkeneggCastle #IdrijaLace #LaceSchool #IdrijaMine #UNESCOHeritage #AnthonyShaft #HgSmeltingPlant #KamstWheel #IdrijskiZlikrofi #ZlikrofiFestival #GostilnaMlinar #SloveniaTravel #VisitSlovenia #IdrijaGeopark #KavarnaVega https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka explores Divje Jezero and the klavže water barriers, learns about the region's fire risk, and reflects on Idrija's post-mining life, all while soaking in the town's summer calm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Kavarna Vega, Divje Jezero, Brusove klavže, Gostilna Mlinar, Gewerkenegg Castle, Idrija Lace School, Spodnja Idrija, Gostišče Barbara. Covered: Divje Jezero, Klavže water barriers, Idrija heritage, Local cuisine, Daily life in Idrija, Fire risk awareness. Chapters:00:00 Kavarna Vega01:54 Lakeshore03:53 Brusove klavže05:08 Gostilna Mlinar06:30 Spodnja Idrija08:12 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #Slovenia #DivjeJezero #Klavze #SloveniaTravel #IdrijaLace #UNESCO #Žlikrofi #TravelPodcast #SloveniaNature #AdventureTravel #WildLake #IdrijaMine #BalkanTravel #EuropeTravel #HiddenSlovenia #SloveniaOutdoors #IdrijaGeopark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka arrives in Idrija, the mercury-mining town turned UNESCO site, and descends into Anthony's Shaft. He wanders the Gewerkenegg Castle's lace collection, tastes žlikrofi ahead of the festival, and walks to Wild Lake, feeling the town's 500-year rhythm of boom, bust, and reinvention. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Idrija, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Gostišče Barbara, Gewerkenegg Castle, Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum, Kamšt, Hg Smelting Plant, Gostilna Mlinar, Kavarna Vega, Divje Jezero. Covered: mining history, lace making, local cuisine, outdoor activities, UNESCO heritage, practical travel costs. Chapters:00:00 Gostišče Barbara01:31 Museum hall03:10 Kamšt04:50 Kavarna Vega06:42 Pri Škafarju08:24 Riverside at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idrija #SloveniaTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #AnthonyShaft #GewerkeneggCastle #IdrijskiZlikrofi #DivjeJezero #WildLake #BobbinLace #IdrijaFestival #SloveniaMining #SloveniaGeopark #GostilnaMlinar #PriŠkafarju #IdrijaKlavže #SloveniaHiddenGems #TravelSlovenia2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On his final day in Ljubljana, Luka ties up loose ends, enjoys a rainy morning by the river, and maps out his practical route toward the Soča valley and the country's southwest, ready to trade the capital's quiet rhythm for the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Trnovo, Dragon Bridge, Central Market, Plečnik's Tržnica, Triple Bridge, Stari trg, National Gallery of Slovenia, Tivoli Park. Covered: Departure preparation, Rainy day in Ljubljana, Planning southwest route, Final market visit, Reflections on first week. Chapters:00:00 Trnovo01:02 City street in rain02:01 Dragon Bridge03:33 Soča valley05:38 Karst07:20 Tivoli Park08:22 Rožnik Hill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #SocaValley #SloveniaTravel #TravelSlovenia #BalkanTravel #LjubljanaOldTown #Trnovo #CentralMarket #Piran #Karst #Idrija #SlowTravel #EuropeTravel #TravelVlog #SoloTravel #RainyDay #SloveniaLife #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka savors his final day in Ljubljana before heading west—morning coffee, the Central Market's summer abundance, a last riverside walk, and a quiet evening in Trnovo, with practical notes for anyone planning a longer stay. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Trnovo, Central Market, Ljubljanica River, Dragon Bridge, Črno Zrno Specialty Coffee, Plečnik House, Krakovo, Trnovo Bridge. Covered: Ljubljana last day, Plečnik House visit, Central Market, Tivoli Park, Packing and departure prep, Final reflections. Chapters:00:00 Trnovo01:18 Central Market03:28 Plečnik House05:04 Krakovo06:30 City street07:48 Julija08:55 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #SloveniaTravel #Plečnik #LjubljanaMarket #Trnovo #Burek #KranjskaKlobasa #LjubljanaCastle #CoffeeCulture #TivoliPark #SočaValley #TravelSlovenia #DigitalNomad #AugustInLjubljana #SloveniaGuide #PlečnikHouse https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka reflects on his first five days in Ljubljana—the city's August lull, the rhythm of paperwork and daily life, and the quiet shift from visitor to resident. He shares the small costs that shape a day, the neighborhoods that feel like home, and the southwest trip already forming on the horizon. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Ljubljana Central Market, Trnovo, Šiška, Kino Šiška, Church of St. Francis, Plečnik House, Dragon Bridge, Triple Bridge. Covered: Daily life and routine, Cost of living details, Neighborhood exploration, Practical settling-in steps, Regional trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Trnovo00:41 Market hall02:16 Šiška04:17 Dragon Bridge06:08 NLB07:55 City street09:21 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #SloveniaTravel #LjubljanaLife #TrnovoDistrict #CentralMarketLjubljana #BicikeLJ #UrbanaCard #KinoSiska #LjubljanaFestival #SovereigntyDay #SloveniaExpat #PlecnikArchitecture #SloveniaAugust #CostOfLivingSlovenia #BurekLjubljana #LjubljanaBikeShare #SloveniaRoadTrip #SocaValley https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On day four in Ljubljana, Luka settles into the rhythm of the city's quiet August, explores the leafy neighborhoods of Koseze and Šiška, and maps out the practicalities of daily life from coffee costs to bus passes. He also looks ahead to the upcoming holidays and his planned sweep through the southwest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Tivoli Park, Rožnik Hill, Koseze, Šiška, Kino Šiška, Krakovo, Dragon Bridge, Plečnik House. Covered: Neighborhood exploration, Local food and coffee, Transport and costs, Upcoming holidays, Southwest planning. Chapters:00:00 Trnovo02:20 Koseze04:49 Krakovo06:00 Ljubljana07:06 City evening08:15 Šiška A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #Slovenia #LjubljanaTravel #SloveniaTrip #DigitalNomad #MoveToSlovenia #LjubljanaLife #BalkanTravel #EuropeTravel #Koseze #Siska #Metelkova #Trnovo #Krakovo #Cevapi #AssumptionDay #SočaValley #LjubljanaFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

On day three in Ljubljana, Luka Zupan settles into the rhythms of the quiet August city — a morning at the Central Market, an afternoon scouting neighbourhoods, and an evening of festival music at Križanke. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Črno Zrno Specialty Coffee, Central Market (Tržnica), Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Plečnik House, Šiška district, Kino Šiška, Tivoli Park. Covered: Ljubljana daily rhythm, Plečnik's architecture, Burek and market food, BicikeLJ usage, Ljubljana Festival, Essentials for new arrivals. Chapters:00:00 Črno Zrno Specialty Coffee02:25 Dragon Bridge04:11 Kino Šiška05:58 Bus rank07:45 Courtyard08:47 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #SloveniaTravel #LjubljanaLife #ExpatsInSlovenia #CentralMarketLjubljana #BicikeLJ #UrbanaCard #TrnovoDistrict #Križanke #LjubljanaFestival #SlowTravel #DigitalNomadSlovenia #CoffeeCulture #BurekLove #SloveniaPodcast #TravelVlog #EuropeanCapital #AugustInLjubljana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka settles into a flat in Trnovo, figures out the BicikeLJ bike-share and the Urbana card, eats a burek, and scouts the city's westbound train network for the southwest sweep ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: WUD hotel, Trnovo, Plečnik House, Dragon Bridge, Črno Zrno Specialty Coffee, Central Market, Tivoli Park, Ljubljana train station. Covered: Daily life logistics, Trnovo district living, City transport networks, Market food culture, Regional trip planning. Chapters:00:00 WUD hotel02:36 Dragon Bridge04:20 Central Market05:18 Tivoli Park07:50 Čevabdžinica Sarajevo '8409:13 Trnovo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #Trnovo #BicikeLJ #UrbanaCard #PlečnikMarket #KranjskaKlobasa #Burek #SloveniaTravel #LjubljanaLife #DigitalNomadSlovenia #MoveToSlovenia #CentralMarketLjubljana #SloveniaPodcast #LukaZupan #AugustInLjubljana https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/

Luka Zupan arrives in Ljubljana for the first episode of the Slovenia Travel Podcast. He navigates residence registration, opens a bank account, gets a SIM card, and takes his first settling-in walks along the Ljubljanica, sharing costs, practical tips, and the feel of the city in its quiet August month. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Slovenia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Slovenia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Slovenia Travel Podcast with Luka Zupan. Luka Zupan is in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Places in this episode: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, Trnovo district, Upravna enota, NLB bank, Telekom Slovenije, Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square, Central Market. Covered: arrival logistics, residence registration, banking, SIM card, cost of living, Ljubljana old town. Chapters:00:00 Airport road00:58 Upravna enota02:33 Triple Bridge04:40 Central Market05:58 Črno Zrno Specialty Coffee07:27 Čevabdžinica Sarajevo '8408:45 Riverside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ljubljana #SloveniaTravel #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #Balkans #CoffeeCulture #LjubljanaOldTown #Slovenia2026 #DigitalNomad #EuropeTravel #CityLiving #MarketDay #Plečnik #DoberDan https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/slovenia/