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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
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