The SECRET Life of an AMERICAN Expat in Slovenia (A Day in the Life)

[@sqjam]

About coffee. Turška kava - Turkish way of preparing it. First bring water to a boil in a "džezva" on a stove. Stop the stove/fire/whatever. Put the ground coffee in the water, mix it with a spoon and bring it to slow boil again. Watch it because it can overboil easily Wait a few moments for a grounds to settle at the bottom (or not :D) and pour it in the cup. Some people add sugar or/and milk

[@7.Gohan.7]

*Kavnik.

[@cyberbeat11]

@@7.Gohan.7 hahahahahahahah kavnik

[@7.Gohan.7]

@@cyberbeat11 Kava - kavnik. Dzezva is Turkic.

[@cyberbeat11]

@@7.Gohan.7 nobody uses this word

[@JanezNovak77]

This is the way!

[@kj134]

If you are interested, there is a student Holy Mass every Wednesday in the Franciscan church (the red one on Prešeren square). It starts at around 18:00 or 19:00 (can’t remember, it’s been a while since I studied in Ljubljana🙂). The church is usually full of students and the ceremony is a bit more modern (not necessarily a good thing, I prefer organs over guitars). Should be a nice experience, nonetheless.

[@ericpmoss]

When the next season starts, the farmers market near the river is the best thing EVER. The short time I lived there, I would get milk from the mlekomat, and strawberries that were the best I have ever had in my life -- IF you find the right farmer. :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh the farmers market is wonderful!! When does the season start? I HAVE SEEN THE MILK MACHINE!!! However, I have yet to try it. I will definitely try the strawberries now! Cheers for the wonderful comment Eric!

[@snjez2762]

Thank you. I was in Ljubljana two years ago and loved it. It's wonderful that you are taking us along on your journey!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wow, very cool! This city and country are amazing! You should definitely visit again. Thank you for joining my journey!! Life is crazy, and I am excited I can share it with you! Cheers!

[@leahbren4864]

As a fellow American studying in Slovenia, it's nice to see I'm not the only one who struggles with the language :) Welcome to Slovenia!! If you haven't been to Cacao yet, you have to try their hot chocolate sometime!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha wow! I hope you are enjoying Slovenia as much as I am. Haha yes the language is quite challenging, but we will learn in time! Cacao is an awesome spot, but I have not tried the hot coco yet, so I will soon. Cheers!!!

[@natasagrum4646]

no no, we don't make coffee like that ;) Somewhere in the comments there is a description of Turkish coffee. The way you made it is how you prepare instant coffee - which melts and doesn't leave any residue :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

hahaha I have learned this week that my coffee skills are terrible. I completely misunderstood how the coffee is made. I will redeem myself in the future lol. Cheers for the comment!!

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

As the other comments mentioned.... to prepare Turkish coffee, you need a designated coffee pot called džezva (it costs 10-15 EUR, you can buy it in maxi I think). You bring water to boil, take it off the stove, mix the coffee in, and then slowly bring it back to boil, at least 3 times.... And you can take bus no.20 to your faculty, it has the buss stop on the other side of the faculty building, much closer than you walk from the no.6 bus stop 😉

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I am currently realized how big of a mistake I made in preparing the coffee lol. Thank you so much for the detailed process so that I can redeem my mistake haha. Thank you for the bus tip. I took #20 for first time this week, and yes you are correct. It drops you off much closer to the campus. Cheers and I hope you enjoy future videos!!

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

@@LifewithAaronArnold 😁👍... just bear in mind that the no.20 is not as frequent as no.6. If you are going to buy a džezva, buy an iron one (if you have an induction cooker). Mind just that it takes a bit longer to boil than it does in the electric kettle.... After that, it's just a matter of experimenting to find the ratio of the coffee and water to suit your taste. Though, since Barcaffe is slightly acidic, I like to add a bit of sugar, to level it....For instance, every morning I cook it for two large cups of cafe late, for me and my spouse.... I pour about 3-3.5 dl (roughly 1.4 US cup) of water into džezva, bring it to boil, add 4 full spoons of coffee and 1/2 of the spoon of brown sugar. Mix the coffee lowly in and then I bring everything to boil again, taking it on and off the flame 3 to 4 times when it "lifts" (and mix it until the foam dissolves, because I don't like it 😏).... But feel free to find your own way by experimenting and tasting .

[@mirkozlikovski9553]

@@LifewithAaronArnold O.... and don't forget to leave it sit for a while, especially if you don't like the taste of the coffee grinds 😁

[@martincekmarincek]

The building next to the outdoor gym is the tivoli swimming pool

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh very cool, I need to go visit. Cheers!!

[@blažjaklič-t2z]

tommorrow from 17:00 to 18:00 you have to be at prešerenov trg so you will see the turning on of the christmas lights all over the center of ljubljana it is a big thing every year

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much for letting me know!! I was able to make it, and it was awesome. I’ll give you a shoutout for the tip when I do the Christmas lights video! Cheers Blaž!

[@blažjaklič-t2z]

@LifewithAaronArnold glad you saw my massage and you were able to see it people from all of slovenia come to this and have a nice weekend

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

@ yes, it was amazing to see! Thank you so much! I hope you have a nice weekend as well. Cheers!

[@kumadoronuma2173]

Damn, son! I barely get up in the morning since I start working very early at 6 am. And here I am watching you jog around. How do you do it? I feel barely motivated to do anything at home after work, lol. 😅

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Haha thank you for the kind words. I normally feel so much better after a run that is my reason for doing it haha!

[@Coolclipz22]

David Goggins by morning, Gordon Ramsey by night. Crazy way to make coffee

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

hahahahaha this is an awesome comment. I appreciate it lol. Yeahhhhh, I made the coffee wrong, but I am going to fix it in the future. Cheers!!!

[@primoz1231]

The big building in Tivoli park is sports center. They have gym, indoor swimming pool, bowling, and sauna the last time I was there. They might have add something since then.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wow that sounds really nice. Is it nice inside? Cheers for the tip!!!!

[@katherineguidry6930]

Love seeing a day in the life!!!!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much Katherine! Cheers!

[@Missnoemit]

KZbin recommends me your video because Im in Slovenia also, but how does it knows?😆. I havent visited the capital yet but I was told is beautiful...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Haha very cool! That is very interesting lol. I’m not really sure how KZbin recommends videos. You should totally visit Ljubljana. It is awesome, and right now the Christmas Market is quite nice!

[@biljanavilendecic8365]

So glad you liked the strawberry! 😊 I am from Celje, currently living in Laško, and you have to come to our part of Slovenia and we’ll make you a traditional Slovenian coffee and then take you out for one of the best beers you’ve ever tasted 😊 Maybe we’ll get you some food too 😂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yes, the Strawberry was great! I would definitely love to visit this city! Sounds wonderful to me! I would love to visit you both! Shoot me an email, and we could look for a time after the New Year!! Cheers for the kind comments always!!!

[@turkrene]

For making coffee, western Slovenians use Italian style mokka pot (which is better than bosnian style đezva imo, that the rest of Slovenians generally use), but I don't think that people actually make it the way you did. Also for student vouchers, you can have free sandwiches, burek and salads at Žito Bavarski Dvor, and there is also free all you can eat breakfast with eggs, toast, croissants and coffee at EF Menza (where you study), I think everyday from 7 to 9.

[@turkrene]

And as I saw that you go to the church, there is a student mass every Wednesday at 19h. A lot of people attend and the atmosphere is really nice.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

lol you are right, I need to work on my coffee skills lol. I need to go to Žito then, and I will also try the EF breakfast. Thanks for the tips! Cheers!!!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh yes, I have highlighted that mass service in the past. It is one of my favorites. I try to go on Wednesday nights that I am free. Cheers friend!

[@therockroom]

Nice vlogs! But honey...whoever taught you to make coffee like that? This isn't cocoa :) Get yourself a nice dzezva and make turkish coffee, it's what most of us do. You can get a dzezva in any big Interspar or Merkur or similar. Pour water into dzezva (about half ful), boil on stove. Put dzezva off the stove, put in two or three spoons of the barcaffe you're already using. Put the dzezva back on the stove (watch out, it'll boil over fast!) I always wait for the coffee to boil up the dzezva, then pour the foamy part into a cup...then repeat till the cup is ful! Add sugar or milk if you'd like. If you do it this way, all the residue will rest at the bottom of the cup and won't float around as you drink it. Be careful not to drink to the very bottom or you'll have a mouthful of residue in the end - not fun! Then, if you're into it, you can turn the cup over and predict your future. Just kidding, we don't do that...I think. Enjoy!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Lol, I have been received severe backlash for my coffee mistake lol. I will be redeeming myself in the future. Thank you so much for the precise description. I have been working on perfecting the process for a future video. Cheers!!!

[@Slothreadersclub]

I almost had a heart attack watching you make coffee. 😂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

😂 I learned I was so wrong lol! I am getting better now and addressed this mistake in my recent video lol

[@admirkojic9473]

I dont think alot of people do their coffee like this in Slovenia

[@cyberbeat11]

almost nobody i would say

[@LucijaC24]

My "tašča" (mother-in-law) does. So my husband never drinks coffee there cause he hates it (I don't drink it at all)

[@IS-zt2rm]

I do.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I have learned from the comments that I didn’t prepare coffee correctly haha. I addressed this in my video today. Hopefully, everyone excepts my apology haha. Cheers!

[@matevzklinc9716]

Try Čevapi at Sarajevo 84 restaurant on Nazorjeva ulica 12. They are the best, the place was mentioned in Forbes magazine.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh really, I didn't know it was so known. I have been before. The atmosphere is very nice and the food is wonderful. Cheers for the tip.

I never forget to watch a video on Sundays :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate your support 🫶! Cheers!

[@bigcal6091]

Try fast food Ajda on Main Bus Station over the Street...its cheap, Burgers and everything else are very good!!! 👌🏻👌🏻😋

[@GoingOrbit]

This bro has got the jawline!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

lol I appreciate it! Cheers!

[@alexander19681]

2:46 this big building beside you is the swimming pool and gym.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh very cool. Can anyone join? Maybe, I should check it out! Cheers for the tip!

[@EnigmaBlue..]

Great vlog! Thank for sharing 👍💙

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Cheers!

[@EnigmaBlue..]

@@LifewithAaronArnold

[@gardongame5697]

hehe fast workers coffee at 4:30 xD

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Yeahhh, it is definitely the quickest way lol. Cheers!

[@gorazdnovsak3705]

The building is called Crna udova. Bleck widow. Newspaper was Delo.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Why is it called the Black Widow? Cheers for the info!! Thanks for tuning in!

[@jordanthomas4840]

Man cheffing it up forreal

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Bro, I had to happen. It’s simply the best 🤝🤟

[@andrejkemencic]

Yea like some mentioned, don't do coffee like that, Barcafe is already part robusta and not boiling it completely makes it even more acidic... You'll be better off just getting a Dolce Gusto machine or get it at a cafe :D ...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha Andrej you are absolutely right. I definitely misunderstand how coffee is made here. Thanks for the insider tip. Cheers!

[@JustineRhine]

At first glance I thought that was an egg white you were drinking at the beginning.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I wish it was lol!

[@ritalaurenzii4416]

Great video, everything perfect, you are also very good at cooking👏☺ Amazing place🔝I wish you a wonderful Sunday Arnold🍀Greetings my dear friend!...🤗

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much Rita! Cheers for tuning in!

[@mihahaas6420]

That's not how any Slovenian in the history of this world has had a coffee!!! I have never heard of this! Born and raised pure Slovenian talking ...

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha Miha I really messed up on the coffee. I misunderstood my Slovenian friends description of how coffee is made. I'll redeem my mistake in the future. Cheers!!

[@soaringblackbird4431]

Oh man, please don't make coffee this way, one comment has a great recipe for Turkish coffee. All you need is brass pot for the brew.

[@JacksonKillroy]

I audibly groaned when I saw him making that coffee

[@soaringblackbird4431]

I lost it. Slovenes are probably the biggest coffee consumers in EU, I admit I get touchy about it. I even have a color chart to know how much milk I put for designated flavor lol.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha It has come to my understanding that I have made the coffee incorrectly. I am working now on perfecting the correct way. Cheers and thanks for tuning in!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

lol I misunderstood how it was made. I am correcting my style now haha.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha wow, I love the coffee dedication. Coffee = Life. I'm the same way lol.

[@bibimir]

Good to see another video!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The one this week might have been my favorite, because I went into the Slovenian country side!

[@bibimir]

@@LifewithAaronArnold yeah, we do have some beautiful calm areas. :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh absolutely. So many nice places!

[@lealukavica9780]

I dont know why people are judging the coffe, that is exactly how i make it if its just for me, if its more people then yes i use a džezva, but just for 1 person its ok. I mean it tastes the same

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Oh actually? The way I did it is so easy for just one person. I totally agree. Maybe, it is just in my head now, but I feel like it does taste a little better when I make it the way everyone mentioned lol. Cheers for the comment!!

[@vonlobo]

The building next to the outdoor gym is pool and a inside gym. ps ; you are doing coffe wrong :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh thank you for the tip. I should go inside and visit. It looks very nice. lol yess you are right, I am working now to correct myself lol. Cheers for tuning in and giving helpful tips!

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

Yo a question from a slovenian. What are the differences in Slovenia than America? I also recommend the grape flavour of Aloe Vera. Its a drink and in my opinion pretry good

[@janezovjanez69]

aloe vera je čist dobra jest isto čist priporočam itak sam aveš ko smga sprdnu k sm jo spiv

[@JacksonKillroy]

One of the differences is that in slovenian schools the children pack lunch... in america they pack heat.

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

@@JacksonKillroy in slovenia they dont even pack lunch. They get it at school

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Great question. I’m going to do a whole video on this in the future. Honestly there is a lot haha

[@EgGDoGG_Lover]

@@LifewithAaronArnold thanks, cheers mate

[@primoz1231]

The newspaper building You are moving to has a nickname - Črna Vdova (Black Widow). I urge You to find out why it has such a nickname. You have nothing to worry btw.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Interesting....... I haven't been able to find much on this. Any chance you could give me the insight? Cheers for watching!!!

[@primoz1231]

@@LifewithAaronArnold Well it got it cause lots of reporters got fired... And it became known that if You get a job there You could be fired fast, much faster than getting hired in the first place.

[@majakojadinovic9582]

😮😮😮noo coffee don’t do that 😢

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

I addressed this mistake in my video today haha. I am working to correct my cooking now!

[@zrimec]

welcome

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you very much!! Cheers!!

[@SintalSintalkoncern]

Hej Boy U HAVE BEEN mentioned in mass media on phone NEWS Slovenia ;) GOOD LUCK & ENJOY Urs STAY ;)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Wait really? Do you have the article? THAT IS SO COOL WOW!!!!!! Thank you so much for the kind words and wishes! Cheers and I hope you enjoy the future videos!!!!!!

[@CE000]

apartment tour pls :)

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Ahhh yes, I will be doing this in the future! I wanted to have a couple of apartments in the video to give more insight!

[@habibiskyelina318]

omg pleeeaseee nooooooo wtf u guys doin with coffee😢 my soul just died

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

hahaha I know, I know. This was an honest mistake. I am learning now how to make it properly. I will redeem myself in the future. Cheers!

[@gorazdnovsak3705]

This is a student way of making coffee...

[@soaringblackbird4431]

I was a student too once and I had džezva, cafeteria and cold press.

[@7.Gohan.7]

@@soaringblackbird4431 *Kavnik.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Sounds amazing! Where do I get it?

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

That’s what I have heard!

[@soaringblackbird4431]

@@LifewithAaronArnold I will come back with the answer, but cafeteria is probably the easiest to get in most major shops like Spar etc.

[@suneelk3439]

Hi there Everyone Amazing Video👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I will be coming to Ljubljana soon. Please any local people here I need to get some information. Please reply Thank You 😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

[@BlazPivk]

Reply to what? There were no questions in your post.

[@suneelk3439]

@ Hi I will be coming to Ljubljana with my two pet dogs. I’m looking for pet friendly accommodation and a dog helper Thank You 😊🙏🏻😊🙏🏻

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you so much! Cheers! I hope you can get some help!

[@andrazbabic1851]

coffee made me cringe we don't do coffee like that bro :(((

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

hahahahahha, my bad bro. I've been working on the actual way to make coffee. I'll do better from now on lol. Cheers for tuning in!

[@PinchOfLuck]

God bless you for suffering such an early morning routine. Uff. 🤣🤣

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Haha Thank you so much! The mornings are the best!

[@MrFoxRobert]

👋👍

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thank you very much!!

[@KostoMax97]

Brate don't put boiling water in and then mix it, put the coffee in the dzezva before the water starts boiling, and stop using barcafe, its the worst, try Zlata dzezva.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Thanks for tips. lol I have learned that I completely made the coffee wrong lol. I will do better in the future haha. Cheers for tuning in!

[@urbanstrnisnik1655]

thats not the way you should prepare a coffe... this is not capuccino

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha I know, I know. I completely botched the coffee making lol. I will be redeeming myself in the near future! Cheers!

[@ovan22]

Man, you eat too much sugar during the day 😜 and way too less of a protein for a Texan 🙂

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

Lol, I totally agree. My diet in Texas consisted almost solely on Ground beef and steak. Literally, I would just eat a pound of ground beef at a meal lol.

[@tomokosancic3821]

Your way of making coffee is completely wrong. Ask a local how it's done.

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

You are absolutely right. I totally botched the process. I have reach out to some friends, and they are helping me with the process. Cheers for tuning in and leaving me helpful tips!

[@marjanmoskov4679]

you looks like you are brother to Tadej Pogacar....

[@fukmaricka7400]

well i was thinking that he could be one of the lost Prevc brothers :D

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha thank you! I had to search them up. He is quite the athlete haha! Cheers!

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

haha maybe I am...........

[@superfunkmonker]

Please dont make coffee ever again

[@LifewithAaronArnold]

😂 I have been told it was horrible. I have since worked with Slovenians to better prepare my coffee lol

[@smrkc]

Expat? Classic American... IMMIGRANT US THE WORD! FFS...