1st Month In Slovenia: The Things They Don’t Tell You

[@garethunderwood6068]

I am British, born and bred, and I have lived in Slovenia for 11 years. I have also lived in almost every country in Europe, due to my work, and settling down in Slovenia was based that it is the best, most beautiful country in Europe. The people are solid. If you are willing to put it in your local community, you will be rewarded tenfold. Love SLOVENIA 🇸🇮

[@garethunderwood6068]

Additionally 😊 I have business partners in America. They came to visit our company prior to starting, with the intention that we would manufacture for America, and they could help take us to the next level. They left very humbled, as they told me that they had an epiphany, on how a country and its people should be. I then visited the US for one month, and I met a lot of nice people. I also had a wake-up, that America would not be a country that I would want to live in. Poverty is far beyond anything you could find in Europe's biggest cities. If you would like to chat further about Slovenia and its hidden treasures or Europe in general, I would be happy, too. All the best to you.

[@gregagregy]

@@garethunderwood6068 Awesome! Thanks for the comoment! What do you think about Slovenian biggest problems in mentality? That would be very interesting to hear.

[@jan826]

@@garethunderwood6068 your kind words are much appreciated good sir, i hope you continue to enjoy your time here ✌️

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I totally agree with you. Slovenia is amazing, and I have only scratched the surface. Thank you for such an awesome and uplifting comment. I really appreciate it! Cheers!!!

[@stropnik78]

Slovenians love to hear what others think of them. So many of them would watch this video :D

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

So true, glad to hear you found the video interesting. This week my video will be on traditional Slovenian food. I hope you will find it interesting as well! Cheers!

[@vladandjordjevic7640]

Except the opionion of other Balkan people who knows you better. Especially that one who works in Slovenia...

[@PinPinKula]

Aj ne bit pusica, hlapec en

[@vladandjordjevic7640]

@@PinPinKula and proof comes right out. As I said. Extremly rude and racistic people.

[@vladandjordjevic7640]

@@PinPinKula Slovenija =seljana za sve pare !

[@emujkic]

It is nice to hear so nice comments about Slovenia. You are spot on. Looking forward to new videos. Enjoy Slovenia

[@anzeplantan5216]

Its nice to see people love my country its so nice hope you enjoy it

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It is absolutely wonderful! I have enjoyed it fully so far. Cheers!

[@mokaverse.]

I'm Slovenian and this made me happy! ❤ Thank you making this video, you're amazing!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!! I really appreciate your kind words!!! Cheers!!

[@mokaverse.]

@LifewithAaronArnold Of course, thank you for this channel 💕

[@anitaborsic9713]

Thank you ❤ It's nice to hear all this. I'm Slovenian, I live in Celje and I travel a lot around my country. I'm often in Ljubljana and I visit the places that are in your videos. I agree with everything said, because I live in my beautiful country. I also like to socialize with foreigners and exchange interesting facts about our country and listen to the interesting facts of foreigners. It's nice to be open to such treasures. I wish you all the best. Anita

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the awesome comment!! Slovenia is amazing, and I’m glad you’re also traveling around the country! Celje is on my list, and I will be visiting in the Spring most likely! Any spots you recommend? Cheers for the kind words!!

[@SimpleFarming05]

Tipping is not like in the US but if the drinks total to 8,60 and you only have a 10€ banknote then you can tell the waiter to keep the change and they will be very happy. Or you purposely give them 2€ more and tell them they did a good job. My girlfriend worked in a restaurant and sometimes she got 20€ total in a day from such tips and was very happy. We call it "tringelt" and it probably comes from some german word.

[@Hoarzhun]

Trinkgeld is literally German word. Equivalent to trinken (“to drink”) +‎ Geld (“money”), meaning an extra to buy drinks with.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Absolutely, I have noticed that. I think here people pay with cash much more often, so it makes sense to round up the bill. In the US, most people use card and there is a tip option on the card. This makes it much easier to tip as most people don't carry cash. I will often try to pay with cash here so that I can round up as you mentioned. Thank you for the personal insight. Cheers!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@Hoarzhun Ahhh sehr gut. Hvala!

[@ptichfirich]

Slovenian word for a tip is “napitnina” and is a direct translation of a german word “Trinkgeld” - so Trink (drink) and Geld (money). And that actually tells you a lot of what napitnina is. It’s not earnings, it’s an unobligatory small token of appreciation from the customer. Like buying a round and including the waiter kind of thing, small change for the server. The latest trend brought by exploding tourism is tipping becoming like something obligatory and including a passive aggressive POS terminal oprions that you first have to decline the tip percentages before you pay with a card is just shitty practices. People here are paid and tipping should be done in a way that the customer says to the server to just round it up and the POS terminal should calculate the bill and the tip based on those teo inputs. Anything else is that is now becoming a reality is just shitty tourist exploitation that truckles down to local population.

[@kolumbijcan]

@@ptichfirich where in napitnina do you have denar :)

[@ua1907]

You captured really well general stuff about us, Slovenians. Good job🙌

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I really took my time and thought about it! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@lechat8533]

About Ljubljana, you mean. Ljubljana is like an enclave. It doesn`t represent the whole country. While restaurants and cafés in Ljubljana may be packed with people (who are mainly students, business people, visitors, and tourists) restaurants in other parts of the country look rather empty, which means that Slovenians don`t socialize as they used to. The reasons for that and many other things are obvious.

[@Tiglicka666]

Welcome to Slovenia! First words you need to learn are: ''TRST JE NAŠ!''. Thank you and have nice day!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Haha oh how I have already heard this phrase! From my understanding, the Italians would not be very happy about this. Thank you for tuning in! Cheers 🎉!

[@janezpavelzebovec]

In fact, the city of Trieste itself was never really Slovenian. The hinterland of Trieste was Slovenian. I say this as a Slovene :)

[@JurijKozjak-r2k]

​@@janezpavelzebovecand l as a Slovene agree with you. Triest had about a 1/3 of Slavic-not Slovene population at its peak.

[@kolumbijcan]

@@JurijKozjak-r2k well then you re not slovenec i'm afraid, ti triest

[@JurijKozjak-r2k]

@@kolumbijcan well,l'm afraid you're not very intelligent,or is it too much white powder?!

[@MBYahooo-qu1vj]

I'm happy you find our country safe and nice to live in. I hope you'll come and see Maribor sometime, it's also very comfy.. :D One fact for you. If you didn't know, Prešeren square as you called it, was named after a very famous poet of ours France Prešeren. Our national anthem is also one of his songs and I know I'm biased at that matter but it's the most beautiful anthem in the world, lyrically. He also wrote Sonetni venec, one of the most technical and beautiful pieces in the world.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I have met a few awesome people here at the Uni from Maribor, and they have said the same. I will definitely visit at some point. I actually did not know that about Prešeren square. Thank you so much for extra insight. I will definitely give the national anthem and Sonetni venec a listen. Cheers!

[@kolumbijcan]

Prešeren wrote the poem hasnt he, music was composed by someone else

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh I had no idea, thanks for the extra tid bit of information!

[@liisag80]

Welcome in Slovenia, God Bless you!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I really appreciate the kind words. Thanks for tuning into my video. The next one comes out tomorrow! Cheers!

[@AdrrejHanzelj]

Pretty much spot on summary of Slovenia. Well done man 👍🏻

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! I think I've had a great opportunity to build some important relationships here, and get to know Slovenian well. I'm sure I will continue to learn more. Thank you for tuning in! Cheers!

[@MrDonkov]

Always interesting to hear a foreigner seeing our country with a different view .. Keep it up, best

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I'm glad you enjoyed hearing my perspective. Thank you for tuning in and your support! Cheers!

[@SunnyEscapades]

I agree, the Slovenian people are very nice. I was there a few weeks ago. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I'm glad you also had a wonderful experience! Cheers to Slovenia!!!!!!

[@DemonDarakna]

Prešeren =PREŠ (like PRESSure) + ER (like ERRor) + EN (Like tEN) Also, lovely to see you're enjoying it :)

[@marecare77]

Damn good example

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for taking the time to help me with this. This is quite a difficult word for me to speak. I will try it again soon. Applying your method. Cheers!

[@JacksonKillroy]

@@DemonDarakna this is really close. To add my two cents; the second syllable is actually more like EAR. It's also the stressed one (preš-ER-en)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hmm interesting. I’ll try it this way as welll! Cheers!

[@tinca66]

​@JacksonKillroy did you mean AIR? Cause EAR sounds to us like ir, but AIR sounds like ER.

[@jordanthomas4840]

Love it Arnold, so many positive comments as well man so happy for you and cannot wait to visit

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thanks bro! I appreciate it. Yeah bro, I am pumped for that. It'll be a blast!

[@eliaspohl5741]

Thank you for reminding me to appreciate my country

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Of course! It is such an amazing place. I don’t even do it complete justice in my videos! Cheers for the kind words!

[@marlon596]

Thank you for the video Aaron

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Of course! Thank you so much for the kind comment. At 12PM today. I am releasing a video recapping Slovenes and my understanding of the Slovenian People after living in Slovenia for 3 months. Cheers for tuning in!!

[@jaqen7122]

I live in EU and visited quite a few European cities, the thing i noticed the bigger the city, the higher the pace. I am sure in smaller US cities the pace is similar to Ljubljana, but you can't compare it to a city that has over a million population

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yeah, you are absolutely right. I moved here from Dallas, Texas. A major city in the US and quite big. I will say the big difference is that there aren't many cities in the US where you can get anywhere by biking or walking. Especially not in a city the size of Ljubljana. Maybe a major city like New York is walkable but most in the US cities are so spread out that it makes it hard to walk. Cheers to travel! It's the best. Thanks for tuning in!

[@ernestkrajnc6412]

​@@LifewithAaronArnoldSo you know Luca Doncic!?!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yes, I do!

[@cato9459]

Love that you enjoy my country

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It has been amazing!! Cheers new friend!!

[@kravselj]

In Slovenia, we know the English language because we have mandatory English classes starting in elementary school. In many other countries there is little to no english classes at all.

[@cmdraljaz77]

I used to hate English class untill i needed it for most things on the internet. Now I know it pretty well.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It seems like it works very well! I am certainly thankful for it haha. Cheers! Thanks for tuning in!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@cmdraljaz77 Yeah, I think the globalization of music and entertainment has made it almost essential now. Cheers!

[@kolumbijcan]

what many other countries do you mean

[@white.7179]

Where you dont learn English in school ? 😂 Better dont write nonsense

[@JacksonKillroy]

I would wholeheartedly recommend getting your own bike if you end up cycling a lot. Any old thing from facebook marketplace will make biking way more enjoyable, the rentabikes honestly kinda suck, they're really heavy, slow and hard to pedal. Just be sure to get a good bike lock because the bike thieves here will steal anything that isn't bolted to the ground.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I've heard both things are true. 1) The second hand bike market makes it very easy to get a bike at a fair rate. 2) The bike thieves steal everything nice and a bike lock is essential. Yeahhhhhh, the rental bikes do require a lot of extra pedaling lol. Cheers for the tip!

[@ponakklawq9863]

@@LifewithAaronArnold maybe in ljubljana it is worse but i've only gotten my bike stolen once because i left it in a bad place with no lock

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh okay, well that makes sense haha. I will go for a bike in January!

[@acousticguitarpeter]

If you get a nice bike a lock wont hold them back. They carry angle grinders in their backpaks 😉 ​@@LifewithAaronArnold

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh gosh, that is heavy duty. I'll go for a more lowkey bike then lol. Cheers for the insight!

[@AliceGoss]

I was in Slovskia a few weeks ago and Slovenia is my next destination. Just like yourself, I love travelling, so interested in following your travels. New subscriber.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh very cool! I have yet to visit Slovakia, and I hope to in the near future. I think you will really like it here. It is very nice. Thank you for tuning in Alice! Cheers 🎉!

[@kolumbijcan]

@@LifewithAaronArnold slovenia and slovakia were the same group of people about 1000 years ago, it's good to know. nowadays we re quite apart unfortunately, it wasnt caused by us but hey

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Very interesting. I didn’t know this. Do you recommend visiting Slovakia?

[@antondzajajurca7797]

Slovenian motto - Hiti počasi :D

[@appleratpipe]

Huh?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Adding this to my vocabulary. Hvala!

[@jaybogataj]

@@appleratpipe It's an idiom, sort of.. "Go fast, slowly."

[@unnecessarycherry2757]

@@appleratpipeit’s actually a latin saying - festina lente

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh very interesting! Thanks for the comment!! I really do appreciate it!!

[@ian1856]

Hey, Aaron. Welcome to Europe! Great decision. I moved to Vienna from New York several decades ago. Enjoy!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! I visited Vienna in the Fall of 2023. It was incredibly beautiful. Cheers to Europe!

[@lgcoolstuff]

As a slovene, I'm glad you're enjoying Slovenia. Really. From my experience in other countries I don't know why people are mean to tourists. I try my best, as soon as I hear someone is a foreigner to make their stay pleasant. It's also very strange to see someone living here voluntarily 😂 We've been a ''hidden'' gem for so long it's weird to hear people even mention us. Hope ya enjoy your stay, Lake Bled is my personal favourite!

[@timotejxxxl]

Really enjoyed the video, cool seeing what people from other side of the pond think of our small country. Hope i run into you one day and say hi!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Absolutely, please say hey if you ever see me!! Cheers for the kind words!!

[@matejsimon9475]

Hey dude! I hope you enjoy it here as long as you will stay. 👍

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hey Matej, I really appreciate it! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@kubalibre3359]

I'm glad you like Slovenia. Wellcome !

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Slovenia has been wonderful!

[@DenverHokie]

randomly stumbled across your channel, subscribing. cool to learn about the daily life in a place like Ljubljana

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

Where are you from? I'm geniunely curious

[@DenverHokie]

@ Denver Colorado!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I really appreciate it! It's an amazing place. You should visit if you have a chance! Cheers!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@DenverHokie I've only been to Crusted Butte and Durango!

[@lazy-t7s]

Ti si mi všeč rada gledam tvoje videoposnetke

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I am trying to capture my true expeirence and create an authentic and wholesome video. I really appreciate your kind words. Any suggestions? Cheers! Thanks for tuning in!!

[@12grujo]

Come and check Cerknica lake, it's the biggest intermitent lake in Europe, it has a big diversity when it comes to birds, bugs and other animals. If u want u can see a bear, plus if you come in the winter you can see the lake if you come in the summer there is no lake. Cevapcici is serbian/bosnian food, right now in Slovenia if u want to try something properly slovenian try krvavica, it's what we tend to eat now during the winter

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I actually think I saw this lake on my drive to Predjama Castle. Did you happen to see that video? I think I included some footage of it in there. I need to go back and actually spend some time with the lake though. I actually had Krvavica when I visited my friends family in Maribor! It was delicious. I will definitely eat it again. Cheers for the comment. If you have any more suggestions please let me know!! Cheers!

[@jasa_m7990]

For traditional food in Ljubljana you should really try "Pri Stričku"! Amazing food and a very authentic atmosphere. They are however only open on weekdays to 4pm. Its a working man lunch type of joint.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you for the recommendation! I will try to go there after I leave Uni one day, since it is not far from the Fakulteta. Thank you for tuning in!

[@ZadnjiMail-l2o]

You sumoned it up very well. Good luck.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I’ll be doing a 3 month in Slovenia Follow-up. Hopefully, I can even more accurately portray the country! Cheers!

[@amaze646]

Nice to hear you are enjoying. Yea, pace in Ljubljana is pretty fast in compare with other places in Slovenia haha. In many places things are even more relaxed and chilled. Also, very low crime here. It is common for many Slovenians to not locking front doors at night. In majority it is not necessary. But if you ever own a bike, lock that bastard as it will disappear very quickly 😄

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wow, not locking doors? That is the most foreign idea to me lol. It is very safe, and I do feel comfortable here. Hahahaha I have heard that bikes are taken pretty quick around here lol. Thanks for the expert tip, and the kind words. Cheers!

[@Mrs.Walking]

Very nice presentation of SLOVEnia.🇸🇮 💛

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

sLOVEnia! Cheers!

[@etherealmoments7014]

As an ex waiter, it is really nice to tip.. it's obviously not mandatory, but trust me a lot of people still struggle to pay bills & tips really make a difference.

[@ezosderpery]

As a native Slovenian from Ljubljana, I deeply appreciate your opinion. Might sound sarcastic, but it isn't. :) I hope you like it here.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I really do appreciate all of the positive feedback! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@ezosderpery]

@@LifewithAaronArnold Thank you for your kind words, means more than I could ever articulate.

[@SamanthaSteklasa]

Thank you Aaron :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ne, Thank you Samantha!! Cheers!

[@carlosorff]

Basic greetings like Dobro jutro, dober dan, dober večer...lahko noč, živjo,prosim & hvala are the basic which will open many doors to peoples ❤

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for this kind reply! I need all of the advice I can get haha! I really do appreciate it ! HVALA! Na zdravje!

[@emma_704]

Welcome to Slovenia. I hope you enjoy your time here and find some less known gems in the country (so not just Ljubljana, Postojna cave, and Bled) that you will enjoy. Some examples include Maribor, Vipava valley, Triglav national park, Logarska valley, Koper, Izola, Piran, Turjak castle, Snežnik castle, and so many others.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the suggestions and the warm welcome! To be honest, I have only been to the touristy places so far, but I do wish to venture into the countryside and to more of the less known areas of the country. Thanks again! Cheers!!

[@Marjana954]

Velo... empruntez-en! A cette maniere vous serez en plein forme! Salutations!😊😊😊

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Very true! Biking is an incredible workout. Cheers!

[@primoz1231]

Hey Aaron since You mention that You're Roman-Catholic and spend time in Tivoli park, You might want to extend Your hike to Rožnik. It's a hill with a church on top where You can get a nice view.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I've heard Rožnik is amazing. I will definitely make it that way. I did not know that there was a church on top of the hill though, and I am even more intrigued. Thanks for the recommendation. I will definitely make my way there. Cheers! Thanks for tuning in!

[@martinbone2889]

Welcome and enjoj as much you can ..

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I am loving it! Cheers!

[@TheSserramdmph]

Great narrative!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I will try to sum it up even better at the 3 month mark!! Cheers!!

[@travelsloveniawithmj4406]

In the hospitality the tiping is becoming a great part of eraning. it is not obligatory but very well appreciated 🙂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yes, great point. I know that it is very appreciated here. Cheers for tuning in!

[@simonmarini766]

Thank you for the great video. Slovenia is an amazing country, but it's interesting that, even though there are so few of us, we're very different across regions. I won’t name any regions specifically, but in one, people are fantastic as individuals and as a community, while in another, they can be quite arrogant. You’ll notice a strong Balkan influence in Slovenia. Balkan food here is better than in the Balkans (in my experience). An important way we learned English was through subtitles in movies, cartoons, practically everything. Some people even learned English just by watching films. And sports are close to us, whether recreationally or professionally.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I've heard that the people are very different from region to region which is quite interesting. I have had a lot of Balkan food here, and It is wonderful. It is very interesting that you also grew up watching English cartoons, movies, etc. It makes so much sense why everyone is great at English now lol. Yes, I have heard that Slovenes are very sporty. Thank you for your insight and cheers for tuning in!

[@MissRockMist]

You find dipshits and nice people in every religion

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yeah I agree!

[@I_Devour_Vegans]

Slovenia produced one of the greats in the modern hockey era. LA Kings captain Anze Kopitar! Beautiful country, wish I had the time and money to travel there.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh really, I didn't even know that. If you ever have a chance to visit you totally should. It is absolutely delightful!! Thank you so much for the comment. Cheers!

[@E39520IA]

Fun fact about PREŠEREN. He was a poet and for inspiration, he used to drink a lot, offcourse…. Therefore sometimes, if we want to describe soemone as drunk, we use the expresion that he is Prešeren, in a nice fun way.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh I didn’t know that. Very cool insight. I’ll have to use that on some of my friends lol! Thank you so much for the nice comment! Cheers!

[@zvonkocafuta9989]

Yeah, I guess we Slovenians do have a beautiful country and we're proud of our land. We also have many top athletes in the world such as Tadej Pogačar-Pogi (the best cyclist in the world) and Primož Roglič (the third best cyclist in the world). We also have Luka Dončič (NBA basketball), Anže Kopitar (NHL hockey), Janja Garnbret (the GOAT of woman competition climbing)...and so on.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I actually moved here from Dallas, Texas, so I am quite familiar with the Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić. I've noticed that almost every here is very sporty, which is awesome. For such a small country, It seems that Slovenia produces so many elite atheletes, which is amazing. I didn't know the other names though. Thank you for getting me up to speed. Cheers!!

[@zoripodvrsnik9889]

Welcome to our little gem of a country:)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! It is absolutely wonderful!!

[@veyron9255]

Very nice video. You captured my country well. I'd like to invite you to visit Maribor and other cities in Slovenia, especially in the regions of Štajerska, Prekmurje and Primorska. You will find an even slower pace of life and other delicious authentic foods there. Not to mention all the nice architecture, parks and forests we have. You can travel from east to west in one day and experience all the beautiful geographical featues of Slovenia too.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate such a kind compliment and insight. I will be traveling to Maribor this coming weekend!! I am really looking forward to it! I actually drove to Sevnica yesterday, and I experienced a nice drive through the countryside! Thanks so much for you support! Cheers for tuning in!!

[@cobaltPerzy]

@@LifewithAaronArnold Hey man, one of the best places you can visit is Lake Cerknica. It's great for swimming in the summer but now in December it will be great for ice skating. Make sure you check that out since you don't have to pay anything but the bus to here.😃

[@antipsihoticpill]

Slower pace? For Neca Falk, moving from the alps to Ljubljana was quite the opposite. You should check the song - Vsi ljudje hitijo - it's a Slovenian classic :)

[@gregic123]

si pogledal video? bol bogo očitno.. dečko še ne zna slovenskiga jezika.. kaj mu bo neca fak.. omg.. razen če mu boš prevajal..

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I will definitely give it a listen. I bet moving from a small village it would be quite the change. I hope you have settled in nicely. Cheers!!

[@krtex]

Despite the fact we are a pretty safe country I would still not recommend you to take naps in the park if you are alone hahaha. But overall it’s nice seeing you having a great time in our country

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Haha it wasn’t my plan that day, but the weather was so perfect I couldn’t resist lol. Slovenia has been wonderful! Thanks for tuning in. Cheers!!

[@majmunOR]

Great video! You know what's funny, people from the Balkan countries (e.g. Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro) would say that the pace of life in Slovenia is too fast 😅 So imagine how slow life would feel to an American there 😁

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! lol so true. I bet it would feel sooooo slow to me haha. I really enjoy the pace of life though. Cheers for the comment!!!

[@peter450]

Welcome to Slovenia

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much Peter!!

[@SLOBiohazard]

As Slovenian that's not from Ljubljana it's realy interesting to see how you find it slow paced as I dont realy see it that way. Compared to any more rural place it's way busier and faster paced, it can be a bit tireing if you're not used to it. I lived there during college and liked it, but now I prefer a more quiet place. You do need a car outside of the city tho. Anyway nice video and hope you enjoy your time here.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Cheers for tuning in! I came from Dallas, Texas, so Ljubljana has been a nice change of pace haha. I do really appreciate the life in the countryside as well! Cheers!!

[@andrejzalec4512]

Zanimivo. Hvala. Dobrodošel v Slovenijo.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@rokpetka8817]

Welcome to Slovenia Aaron. As Ljubljana's native,... well pretty accurate, well done :) Regarding tips, myself was regularly giving it, but due the inflation prices doubled in last two years, so giving it a bit less as I'd expect the salaries of bartenders have increased as well. From my perspective, when in U.S. I could not imagine that a bartender works for you, but you as an employer expect him/her to be paid by customers hmnnn don't understand the logic, sounds ideal for business owners but not for mid-class ppl, hence can't happen here. PS: you didn't say anything about the girls ;)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yeahh, it's a crazy system in the US. Thank you for the insight! And oh yes, the women are quite beautiful haha. I should have mentioned this. Cheers!

[@borutlah7837]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I hope you enjoyed the video!!!

[@Lynni0309]

I'm from Maribor but I love Ljubljana because vets in Maribor are horrible for birds... they are no experts for birds (they know just basic things when it comes to birds). But in Ljubljana a great vet saved my bird (dr. Joško Račnik). I'll forever be grateful!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

That is an awesome thing to hear! I’m glad the doctor was able to help!! I am actually coming to Maribor this weekend!! Cheers for such a nice comment! Cheers!

[@panzerbanz7296]

I would suggest that you visit some other places of Slovenia as tourist and anybody who says "ive been to slovenia" really actually just means to say ive been to: Ljubljana, Bled and Postojna(and maybe to the coast). Come to Prekmurje and Maribor this part too is interesting, certainly way more rural, but still you get to see the Austrian and Hungarian influance for example and many other things + try the food.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I really want to do this! I have a friend from the Prekmurje region, and I hope to someday visit and try the food. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions! Cheers 🎉!

[@COPYCAT_GARDENER]

You should visit the coast... you will love it ;)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I absolutely want to. What city and places do you recommend? Cheers for tuning in!!!

[@slimenian3457]

Welcome welcome to slovenia. I am also a student from Slovenia, and if you are interested in sports I can show you some different ones (climbing, boxing...) which are free if you are a student here. Or if you just want to hangout and explore. Edit: After watching your other videos, I think we are also same Faculty

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahh very cool! Yes, Ekonomska Fakulteta. I love sports! Definitely, let me know!

[@MyLifeAsManca]

great video :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! Cheers!!!

[@borisyurinov4822]

Tempted to visit it. Im a digital nomad , with an eu passport. Would be cool to visit

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It is a wonderful city. I do think you would enjoy it here! Cheers!

[@SCDC-Channel]

Welcome to SLOVEnia!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahh thank you very much! It has been wonderful!

[@dduh78]

Hi there. Interesting view of my nation, tnx :) And a quick tip -- you should really go and visit some contry sites, as well, there's where the slow pace begins.. Cheers!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! I bet the pace of life is definitely slower in the villages. I do want to go out and visit them! Thank you for you kind words! Cheers!

[@katjazupa]

Welcome to S❤nia.

[@idiotiable]

sheartnia 😂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I had to have a Slovene decipher this for me, but now I understand (sLOVEnia)! Cheers!

[@jan826]

When you mentioned that people here aren't in a hurry, thats mostly true except in the rush hours (0700-0900 and 1500-1700) We are open to foreigners, and we appreciate anyone who goes out of their way to learn our language, bc so many people just don't do that. Slovenia tries to protect and preserve nature as much as possible, and you can find some pretty interesting things here. Any compliments that we receive are very much appreciated.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for the detailed reply and this wonderful comment. You are absolutely correct about the traffic. It is crazy in the mornings. I have been slowly learning the language, but I have recently ramped up my studies. I will start introducing words into the videos in the near future. Cheers for such a wonderful comment!!

[@jan826]

@@LifewithAaronArnold ey no problem. If you happen to be in Ljubljana lemme buy you a drink one day, i can share some knowledge on the language if you'd like. ✌️ Forgive me if i seem intrusive, i merely wish to offer some help.

[@boby4751]

OOOOO, I saw a shopska salad :D, that shit is amzingggggggggggggg :).

[@alliaj1]

btw..no tradicional slovenian food....

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

It’s sooooo good! I love it.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

True, but it is Balkan!

[@ninaceh6975]

Have you visited town Radovljica... there is a must visit Chocolate festival every April. 🍫

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

This is an amazing comment. You must know I am a chocolate lover. I looked up the dates, and I am adding this to my list. I WILL BE GOING. This looks amazing. Thank you so much for the recommendation. Cheers!!!!

[@mlynn9254]

Excellent festival yes!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I’ll be there!

[@Nevemcistocn]

Great video! Thoroughly enjoyed it. And welcome to our lil country! 🎉 if you ever wanna hang out and make some new friends, lmk, I live close by :) ✌🏼

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for your kind words and warm welcome. Slovenia has been wonderful! Thanks again! Cheers!!

[@tilenmlakar7036]

Welcome to Slovenia, hope the enjoyment lasts forever. I am native and wouldn't wanna live elsewhere :).

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I am so glad to hear that :) thank you so much for the kind words, and I would like to stay here for the long run!! Cheers!

[@Bo-hf9ct]

Have you visited Bled? You gonna love it 👌

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I have not. It is on my list though. Of course, I have seen so many amazing videos and pictures. I will definitely be visiting the Lake sometime in the Spring/Summer. I am sooooooo excited for it. Cheers for tuning in!!

[@Tilenm]

Interestingly, when I was in the US for a short time, I felt that US pace is slower :). Nice video though. I wish you all the best here in Slovenia. may I ask how come you moved here?

[@wss33]

Tm se ti je zdel počasnej? Kako to? Dejansko me zanima mal bolj podrobno haha

[@Tilenm]

@@wss33 verjetno je odvisno kje in kaj delaš. Seveda je nekje tempo hitrejši, drugje počasnejši.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

You are right it definitely depends on where you are located. The small towns are slow, but all travel is by car which just adds an element of speed. Thank you very much for your kind wishes for my time here in Ljubljana. It has been absolutely wonderful thusfar. I chose Slovenia for so many reasons others have asked the same. I think I need do a video about my decision. It seems like a lot of people are interested. Cheers!

[@LukasCarli]

You need to go to Soča river and alps, you need to go kayaking, hunting an caving

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hi Lukas! That sounds absolutely wonderful. I will do some investigation on the area. Thank you so much for the kind insight. What is the city called that I would need to stay in? Cheers for the comment!!

[@evasketches]

So interesting to hear about my country from outside perspective. Im glad you like living here! 🇸🇮 Can I ask why did you decide to move here?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I’m glad you liked to hear my perspective! I chose this country, because of the family values, greenery, location, pace of life, and so many other small things! Cheers 🎉!

[@Farhan-jsj]

Slovenia vs Italy , which one has better education , healthcare?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I honestly don’t know much about Italy to give an informed decision.

[@storiesfromhinterland]

I remember once one American guest at a hotel said, why I see so many people in the cafe's, don't they have a job to be at? 🤔..it was around 11.00.. 😅 Well most of them are on malica or on a break and many go in the kavarna bar instead... The culture of pitje kave or coffee time is big in Slovenia 😉.. people speak many languages in slovenia not just english, depends who you meet and where you meet them, which region you are in... and we learn up to 3 languages in schools. Dobrodošel v Sloveniji... Welcome to Slovenija..

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh very cool!! Thank you so much for the insight! I really like to hear about more of the Slovenian culture, and it helps me to actively observe these things! Thank you for the kind welcome, and cheers for tuning in!!!

[@dejzzster]

nice video ☺

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it!!

[@urbsurbisf]

Lovely clip. However, tipping culture has been different for quite a while now, the old ways are being upheld by dinosaurs like lonely planet etc. A tip will be a nice gesture, not a necessity but we do tip. And people like receiving them, you can see how their day is improved even if ever so slightly. I hope everyone who plans to come around reads this. Don't embarrass yourself dear visitor

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you very much! I really do appreciate it! Cheers for the kind words and the insight on the tipping culture. Cheers!!!

[@cnayaview]

If I understand, you are a student right ? If so can you please give some pointers on studying in Ljubljana,apps to have ,how exams are organized and stuff,accommodation basically what is a must know for prospective students? Or if you can recommend any where to look those up .Thank you

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hi! Yes, I am a student. I don't use many apps besides the required ones Canvas and Outlook. From my understanding this University is one of the best in the Balkans, so if you are looking to add a nice degree to your resume I do recommend the University. There are great restaurants on campus and the Študentski Boni ( Student Vouchers) program is amazing. It allows students to eat all around the city and enjoy other perks at a very large discount. This city is the most student friendly city in my opinion. I hope this helps. Cheers!!!!!

[@DarqIce]

Welcome to the homeland of your FLOTUS :D You're doing quite well in terms of pronunciation, you just have to remember to forget your vowel shift :) If you stick around and want to see Celje and the area around, let me know.

[@ian1856]

P.S. We LOVE our First Lady! So nice to have her back again. (I'm an American, who's been living in Vienna for decades.)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

The vowel shift is quite difficult for me I will say. I will learn with time though! Thank you for the offer! Cheers!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@@ian1856 She is wonderful! Ahhh okay, Vienna is very nice!

[@beerfarmer1828]

@@ian1856 yeah this didnt look like anything slovenian would write,

[@AleksanderFras]

welcome

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you very much for the kind word. Cheers!

[@samosam2812]

hiti počasi :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I learned that phrase this week. It is wonderful! Thanks for tuning in! Cheers!

[@bojankotur4613]

Have a thumbs up 🙂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!

[@nedabrun5580]

you said that it is a very small city. But i dont know if you realize that it is one of the bigest cyties in Slovenia

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha yes, you are correct. I was just speaking from my personal experience. I moved from the large city of Dallas, Texas!

[@pianistvioletasudilovskaia6870]

Hi! We live in Ljubljana SLOVEnia and LOVE it here. Reach out for collabs!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha I see what you did there. Seems that you are quite the instrumentalist. Cheers for tuning in!!!!!

[@greentea0302]

I really do not know where this bs about not tipping comes from, I have already heard it from some other westerners, but it is simply not true. every waiter will be grateful if you tip, but no one is going to say anything if you do not. it is as simple as that. their salaries are not so big that they do not care for tips.....apart from that detail, yes -you are right. Slovenia is very beautiful small country, and the capital -ljubljana, is gorgeous city. I'd live to live there.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Hey! Zeleni Čaj. I hope that is the right translation lol! I totally get that tips are greatly appreciated and genuinely accepted. I was attempting to highlight the difference between the US and Slovenia in this way. Ljubljana is amazing!! The whole country is absolutely stunning though. Cheers for turning in! I genuinely appreciate you providing nice insight and giving me wonderful feedback. Cheers!!!

[@tomazroses6022]

V Zagorju je beseda pod nujno za naučit Mat Kurba. Respect. 🇸🇮

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Do you mind elaborating? I am not sure that I follow what you mean. Cheers for tuning in!!

[@andrejkemencic]

Quick tip on easier pronunciation, learn the single R, so Prešeren and similar words will be much easier to pronounce... Ask a native to show you how not to roll an R :D Welcome to Slovenia and good luck! I lived in US for 7 years, new environment can be a little overwhelming, but you're in the right country to get used to Europe, the rest of it is not as safe and calm apart from say Austria, which is just a German speaking Slovenia...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahh thank you so much! This is incredible advice. Where did you live in the US? I think Slovenia is the perfect entry country for me. I chose it in hopes to stay in the long term, because I do really appreciate it here. Thank you for tuning in! Cheers!

[@BAK87]

Since you are talking about such a "slow" pace, may I ask what do you do for living? How do you earn your money?

[@stepchicken3238]

I went there on holiday, a few years ago, and it was made clear by everybody, 'Don't come here looking for work, there isn't much, and what they have they preserve for themselves.' Although, outwardly hospitable they keep to themselves; they have close-knit families. Perhaps, as he is Catholic he'll get to meet like-minded people thru the church; and he'll be able to join in the church's social life?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

That is my goal. Through the church, I have already met amazing people!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I actually am an accountant!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I am an accountant!

[@junglegirl5174]

Had u lived in the coastal region (obala) everyone lives even slower and thinks Ljubljana is on speed 😅

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha this is exactly what I have heard. I want to go the coastal cities when the weather turns a bit warmer. What cities do you recommend? Cheers for tuning in!!

[@junglegirl5174]

​​@@LifewithAaronArnoldNone! 😅 Obala is always too visited. A real pain in the .. for everyone who lives there, and for us. We want to go, but dont go, cause the traffic is simply too awful! I used to live there. The area is too small for this many ppl 🕳️ nein..

[@domepromedo]

You might have issues with English in any EU country that's big enough to have everything translated/synchronized to their mother tongue. Small nations like Slovenia/Croatia people grow up with subtitles and as 99% of entertainment is in English you will pick up conversational basics whether you like it or not over decades of exposure.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh very interesting. That makes a lot of sense to me. Cheers! Thank you for tuning in!

[@GrunfHD]

Welcome to Slovenia! What is your stance on viewers randomly greeting you in public?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! Please say hey if you see me around town! I’d love to meet you!

[@Mega12345678ab]

So cute! But Ljubljana is not most beautiful place in Slovenia!! Lj is most foggy place for sure - from September to May!😅 .. always foggy, rainy, messy, traffic is too slow and chaotic...no urban structure...There is Styria with Savinjska dolina, Celje, Ptuj, Maribor and their wine districts and coast as well, with Piran and Istria more beautiful also sunnier and cozier. In Styria you also have Slovenia's best Thermal Spas ... in my opinion the most beautiful is Savinjska dolina - Savinja river ..lot of bier districts and most beautiful nature as well. When you want to eat good, Michelin stars restaurants you have to visti those districts. The best wine is in Styria, Kras and Goriška Brda like Teran, Merlot, Refosco, Rizling and Champagne!😋🍾🥂 But very exact presentation..very nice!🫠

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wow! This is amazing advice and in such detail. Thank you so much for these incredible suggestions. I will need to try all of these at some point. Again, thank you so much!! Cheers 🎉!

[@evajereb5811]

No wrorries , the rolling tape said Preh-sheh-ren, but Julia wont mind.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

My pronunciation is getting better haha! Cheers for the comment and tuning in!!

[@krinko547]

just be careful some of the "traditional food" you showed is actually Serbian. I've made the same mistake when moving here, my Slovenian friends hat to correct me ;)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha my new friends have done the same. I need to clarify that some of the food is Balkan food lol.

[@pihi42]

Yeah, OK, you weren't meeting the busy people of Slovenia, obviously. There is a population that is slow, drinking alot of coffee in Center of Ljubljana. You just haven't met the busy, productive people. They're not fund in le petit cafe across Križanke.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

That makes sense to me. You’re probably right lol! Cheers for tuning in!