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The Bled Podcast: Is This the Most Beautiful Place on Earth? brings you the wonders of Bled, Slovenia. Hosted by award-winning presenter Noah Charney, each episode introduces the places, people, foods, history and experiences in and around Lake Bled. It's everything you'll need to know to plan the perfect holiday. Is this the most beautiful place on Earth? There's only one way to find out...
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Beekeeping has a long and rich tradition in Slovenia, a country known for its exceptional honey production and beekeeping practices. Slovenian beekeeping techniques date back centuries, and the country is home to the indigenous Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica), which is highly valued for its docile nature, hardiness, and excellent honey production. It is, in fact, the second most popular bee on the planet, exported abroad and a favorite of beekeepers the world over. Slovenia has t...
This episode features an extended interview with Virginia diGaetano, a veteran Lonely Planet guidebook writer. Ginger, as her friends call her, spent a lot of time in Bled over the course of several visits while preparing the new Lonely Planet Guide to Slovenia. What did she see and what is the life of a top level travel writer really like? Join us as we find out this plus Ginger's favorite things in and around Bled.Host: Noah CharneyProducer: Urška Charney👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled...
This episode features an exclusive, long-form chat with Janez Fajfar. Fajfar was mayor of Bled for sixteen years and is an almost legendary figure in Bled. He is truly beloved by the locals, and knows more about Bled than anyone. Many of his stories come from his career prior to being mayor, when he ran Vila Bled, the former villa of Tito and later a luxury hotel. What sort of stories does Fajfar have to share? Grab some popcorn and listen in!Host: Noah CharneyProducer: Urška Charney👉 Listen ...
When Slovenes have read their own myths and legends, chances are they’ve read a version penned by Dušica Kunaver. She worked for decades as an English teacher, but she’s practically a household name throughout the country thanks to her books of folktales, fairytales, myths and legends. Hundreds of them. She is now in her 80s, but as lucid as ever. In 2023, her book 100 Slovenian Folktales won the prestigious Book of the Year Award. In this episode, Noah spoke with Dušica about Slovenian legen...
Could any place be more romantic than Lake Bled? Well, we can kick it up a notch, because that romance is ratcheted up when we ride in a Pletna boat to the island, the church bell tower slowly rising higher with each stroke from the oarsman. In this episode, we’ll explore Blejski Otok, Bled Island. There you’ll find a day’s worth of activities, from visiting the church and belltower to the art gallery next door, then taking a potica baking lesson, a walk around the island, and then, of course...
In this episode, Noah will walk you through a nicely full day spent entirely within the walls of Bled Castle. From printmaking to wine bottling, from honey tasting to cake sampling, from taking selfies from the battlements to studying the chapel frescoes and exploring the museum (plus lunch in a world class restaurant), there’s so much more to do than you may realize. Heck, we can even get married here. Let’s explore Bled Castle together.Host: Noah CharneyProducer: Urška Charney👉 Listen to th...
Welcome to the debut episode of The Bled Podcast: Is This the Most Beautiful Place on Earth? It's the official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board, hosted by Noah Charney. This first episode features Galen Brandt, an American professional story-teller. She tells an amazing story about how she found and fell in love with Lake Bled. Subscribe to get all the future episodes, as we explore Bled and its surroundings--the perfect guide for tourists and locals alike.Guest: Galen BrandtHost: Noah Charn...
👉 Listen to the episodes of The Bled Podcast. Is This The Most Beautiful Place on Earth? The official podcast of the Bled Tourist Board: https://www.bled.si/en/podcast This podcast brings you the wonders of Bled, its people, places, foods, history and experiences. Everything you need for a perfect holiday.
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