Ever found yourself in a surreal situation with friends, pizza, and a stunning lake? This special Christmas bonus episode takes you behind the scenes of our epic adventure filming Adventure of a Lifetime, a unique cinematic project showcasing the magic of Bled. Plus, we’re excited to introduce our new book Bledology, a deeper dive into this extraordinary place. Tune in for a fun, festive adventure!

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 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.

Bled is full of surprises, some that fly under the radar, and some that are highly prominent if you know where to look. Did you know, for instance, that one of the world’s best and most unique business schools is right here in Bled? IEDC, or the Bled School of Management, was called by the Financial Times “the school with one of the most beautiful views in the world,” and that is certainly true. It looks out at Lake Bled. But inside? It’s like taking courses in an art gallery—the walls are filled with artworks of the highest quality, and the school even published a book highlighting their collection. To learn more about IEDC-the Bled School of Management, I met with its founder, Danica Purg. She was personally invited to found this school back in 1985, when Slovenia was part of Yugoslavia. The plan was to establish a business school of global quality that would be a shining jewel for Yugoslavia. And so it has remained.

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 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.

Anze Kopitar is a sure-fire hall of fame ice hockey player, the star of the Los Angeles Kings NHL team since 2006. He led them to two Stanley Cups and is considered one of the greatest hockey players in history. He's also one of Slovenia's most famous citizens--top level athletes are among the best informal ambassadors for tourism. Kopitar has announced that his family will move back home to Bled after his playing career, so you may very well run into his at a cafe or the supermarket in a few years time. But still at the top of his game, we spoke to him after a pre-season practice to talk about his favorite things in Bled, and whether he practices alley-oop ice hockey assists.

Host: Noah Charney

Producer: Urška Charney

👉 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.