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This week's Land of Dreams comes from inside a school gym and we get to meet Svetlana Oletič, a PE teacher and volleyball coach in Mala Nedelja. Svetlana, a former professional volleyball player herself, came to Slovenia from Ukraine 29 years ago. Today her »prleščina« dialect is perfect, she’s an active member of the local community, enjoys writing, but also helps Ukrainians fleeing the war. She says it's difficult to talk about the situation in Ukraine but says foreigners coming to Slovenia are often stigmatized and face many difficulties… like finding a job, a home, and even friends.
Svetlana's music choice: Rihanna - "Lift Me Up". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_OexsUI2M
You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
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An audio documentary presenting true stories about foreigners in Slovenia. We visit them, peek into their lives and daily routines. Take a different look at the people that have come from abroad! Has Slovenia fulfilled their expectations? Is it their land of dreams?
This week's Land of Dreams comes from inside a school gym and we get to meet Svetlana Oletič, a PE teacher and volleyball coach in Mala Nedelja. Svetlana, a former professional volleyball player herself, came to Slovenia from Ukraine 29 years ago. Today her »prleščina« dialect is perfect, she’s an active member of the local community, enjoys writing, but also helps Ukrainians fleeing the war. She says it's difficult to talk about the situation in Ukraine but says foreigners coming to Slovenia are often stigmatized and face many difficulties… like finding a job, a home, and even friends.
Svetlana's music choice: Rihanna - "Lift Me Up". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx_OexsUI2M
You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Bobby was born in Sweden, but today you can find him up in the Slovenian mountains. Together with his wife he takes care of the mountain hut at Žavcarjev Vrh – voted by hikers as the best mountain hut in Slovenia for 2024! So how did he end up doing this job and why is life better in Slovenia compared to Sweden? We visited Bobby up in his mountain hut, where he also showed us around and talked about his Slovene roots ;) Bobby's music choice: Freestyle - "Nära dig". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYGd14VgQSQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Enjoy life, worry less, is Catia's advice. Catia is a Brazilian from Sao Paolo. She now lives in Velenje, which she says has accepted her with open arms. Catia has been in Slovenia for 18 years now. She came because of love and decided to stay in Slovenia despite a later divorce... To find out why she decided to stay and hear about some of the differences between life in Brazil and Slovenia, join us for a walk in the next "Land of Dreams" by the beautiful Velenje Lake ;) Catia's music choice: Silence - "Skin". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkfZaRCIGzI You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Blackberries. That's what he found in the westernmost village of Slovenia. And a breathtaking view of the mountains. And peace and quiet. And a playground on which to realize his dreams, and a Slovenian lady to share it all with. But the house… he says the house found him. Meet Daniel, an American in Robidišče. Daniel's music choice: Tony Bennett - "I Left My Heart in San Francisco". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ysw4svDmcxc You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Today we talk to a French pastry chef in Ljubljana! Naser Gashi was born and raised in Kosovo, but went to school to become a pastry chef in Paris... Life eventually brought him to Slovenia after meeting his Slovene wife in Paris. Today Naser has his own company, a long list of clients, and works seven days a week… which he says is not difficult if you like your job :) Naser's music choice: Nexhmije Pagarusha - "Baresha". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZCSQlnFU7s You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Jennyfer Cantos. She comes from Zaragoza, Spain, and now lives near Domžale. She has two kids and her friends call her Jenny. She works in a bakery in Ljubljana and has recently opened a forest kindergarten with her Slovenian partner. If you're interested to find out more and hear what she has to say about the differences between Spain and Slovenia, join us for a walk in central Ljubljana... Jenny's music choice: EL Vega Life - "Pa Vivirla". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ8o3c43IOw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Steve Hawley, an Englishman who fell in love with a Slovene and now lives in the village of Selo near Žiri. A video artist and musician, Steve decided to move full-time to Slovenia after retiring from teaching arts in Sheffield and Manchester. Today he writes, goes for swims in the Sovra River, and says learning Slovene was key to unlocking the Slovene soul. Steve's music choice: Brina & String.si - "Sinko Marko". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr3AwhSpr_c You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Veronika and Mark, a Swedish couple who have decided to replace the city life with country living in the Slovenian hills. The two bought some land in the village of Čepno, near Pivka, and have started running a farm. They have chickens, pigs, cats, a tractor, some walnut and fruit trees, and lots of enthusiasm. At times the work is hard and plenty, but Veronika and Mark say this kind of lifestyle is healthier and happier. Their music choice: Rammstein - "Ohne Dich". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LWBtMz2B8 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Monica was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but today she has German citizenship and lives in Slovenia. Coming from a country of mighty rivers like the Zambezi, today she lives in a house right next to the tranquil Dravinja river. Monica first came to Europe in 1982 to study in Germany. Today she and her husband own a house near Ptuj and have their own institute, helping Slovenia's youth with language education and training in journalism. Monica's music choice: Bhundu Boys - "Simbimbino". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLDTBM2mxHU You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Juned Kemer, a Pakistani Slovenian better known as Johnny! He was born and raised in Pakistan, but now lives and works in Ljubljana. Last year he received his Slovenian citizenship, is fluent in Slovene, and keeps a Slovenian flag in his home. He's happy to live in a country which is peaceful, clean, unpolluted, and says everyone arriving to a new country should respect the local culture and laws. To find out more about Johnny, join us for a walk though central Ljubljana… Juned's music choice: Kings Of Leon - "Radioactive". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPBbMbKSZrQ You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Jan Lagerwall, a Swede retired from the military who now lives in Slovenia. Born and raised in Stockholm he now lives in Duplek near Maribor. He came here after falling in love with Sonja, a Slovene who used to work in Sweden :) Today he spends his time reading books in Slovene, flies planes at the aeroclub in Maribor, walks at least 10km a day, and makes great sour milk and Turkish coffee. Jan’s advice for life: Eat good, not too much, and keep moving! Jan's music choice: Lasse Berghagen - "Stockholm i mitt hjärta". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMA9cgbq-v0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Today we're at the theatre talking to a Macedonian theatre and film director who has been living in Slovenia for 6 years now. Meet Aleksandar Popovski, the Artistic Director at the Drama SNG Maribor. He calls theatre his home and a special place in which he can create other versions of the world. He praises Slovenia's audience noting its fine taste for theatre, opera, ballet, and arts in general. Having worked in around 15 countries so far, he says it's nice to work in Slovenia where everyone behaves like a professional. He also loves the relationship between people and nature in Slovenia. To find out more about Aleksandar, as well as theatre and film work in general, join us in our "Land of Dreams". Aleksandar's music choice: Low Roar - "Don't Be So Serious". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D56XxiS_pJ0 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
This week in "Land of Dreams" we meet Colleen Leminski, a free-spirited Canadian looking to set down roots in Slovenia. Colleen describes herself as a nomad who speaks three languages, an avid dancer, and a person who loves discovering different places… And one of those places is her current place of residence, Slovenska Bistrica. She loves the castle vegetable market, the surroundings, and the community… She came here because of love, and is excited to see what the future has to offer in Slovenia. Colleen's music choice: Barenaked Ladies - "If I Had $1000000". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aynCgnbbgbM You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Henry Soldevilla is from the Philippines but has been living in Slovenia for more than 40 years now. He arrived here as a professional dancer when it was still Yugoslavia. He spent most of his life in Portorož and now that he's in pension he decided to move to Ljubljana which he says is more vibrant. In all these years he still hasn't been back to the Philippines, but says he has found his "land of dreams" in Slovenia. Henry's music choice: Frank Sinatra - "My Way". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQzdAsjWGPg You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Luigi has spent most of his past 5 years on the streets playing music to complete strangers. He comes from Peru and calls himself the "Ukulele Traveler". But Luigi doesn't travel as much as he used to... After meeting a Slovenian girl Luigi is now raising a family in Maribor. However, despite settling down Luigi still plays in the streets, and would like to continue composing music for himself and others... Music in the show: "No Hay Culpables" - Luigi Mendez (Ukulele Traveler) You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
This week in Land of Dreams we visit the »Land of Bees« thanks to Caio and Leticia from Brazil! They both work at the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where they research bees and take care of the faculty's own apiary in Pivola. So, what are the differences between bees in Slovenia and Brazil, what's it like to live in Slovenia, and what do they miss from back home…? Their music choice: Charlie Brown Jr. - "Proibida Pra Mim". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJRIZS4Z7Mw You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
This week in Land of Dreams we're by the Ljubljanica River talking to Jonas Sonnenschein, a German living in Ljubljana. Jonas came to Ljubljana after meeting his Slovene wife in Sweden. Today he's a father of two, loves the outdoors, and works for an NGO dealing with sustainability. He says Slovenes feel connected to nature and don't lag behind northern Europe regarding environmental issues. We also touch on being punctual, the challenges of being natural while speaking a foreign language... and what about swimming in the Ljubljanica River? Jonas's music choice: Jan Delay - "Oh Jonny". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW7u7ptj-j4 You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Jauko is a Dutchman with a house in the Karst region. He says if you want to integrate somewhere, knowing the region's history is important. Jauko spends half his time in Holland and the other half in Slovenia, where he helps his neighbours and offers tours along the Isonzo battlefields through local guides. He loves the silence and star-covered skies in Sela na Krasu, and is happy to be creating his own family history in the Karst region! Jauko's music choice: Arcade Fire - "Age of Anxiety I". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEh4Vfzow5U You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Meet Mel Hitchcocks, an Englishwoman running a school in Slovenia. Mel is the principal of the British International School of Ljubljana. After living in Egypt, Mongolia, and Russia, Mel shares the challenges of adapting to new locations. She says she's happy to be in Slovenia now. She praises Slovenia's education system, and loves its castles, history, and nature... Mel's music choice: Queen - "Radio Ga Ga". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azdwsXLmrHE You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/Prikaži manj
Singing makes you feel happy, helps you spread beauty and connect with others. In today's show we visit the Ljubljana International Vocal Ensemble to talk to its founder Juan Zuleta, a Colombian living in Slovenia. Juan is a musician, a singer, and conductor, who has been living in Ljubljana for three years now. He says Slovenia is beautiful, but is also a closed society which does not understand the hardships foreigners often have to go through... One of the aims of setting up the choir was to create a space where expats can meet and share experiences. Juan's music choice: Juan Zuleta - "Run for the Green". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKwin6bk1XA You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296/
Paula is happy to be in Slovenia. She likes her job, gets to talk to interesting people and travel without traveling. The world comes to Paula… at the hostel where she works;) Paula came to Slovenia from Poland after meeting her »special Slovene man«. She now helps run a hostel in the Karst region together with her brother-in-law. People come and go, but she feels good where she is. Compared to Poland she says there's less stress in Slovenia, but dividing her time between Sežana and Matavun she does sometimes feel as the only foreigner in town… Join us for a trip in the Karst region and a walk up to a… wait… was it a hill, or a mountain?:) Paula's music choice: Dawid Podsiadło - "W dobrą stronę". You can listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ArKq8r7quY You can also join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Land-of-Dreams-209819855839296
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