My experience in Slovenia: why I didn't want to leave

I finally visited Slovenia, one of Europe’s smaller and more overlooked countries, and was genuinely surprised by how much I loved it. From the clean streets and green spaces to the calm, understated lifestyle, I felt incredibly safe and comfortable.. even walking around at night. But I wanted to know more: How do Slovenians see themselves? Balkan or Central European? And what actually makes Slovenia culturally unique? Say hi to Aaron and Petra:   / lifewithaaronarnold   ❤️ RESOURCES & DIGITAL GUIDES 📚 Dating Guides & Playbooks: Grab our European dating guides to understand regional social codes and attraction: https://payhip.com/DatingBeyondBorder... ☕ Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book "Sex Before Coffee": https://shorturl.at/rwIK2 ✉️ DBB Newsletter: Join our inner circle for cultural deep-dives:https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/n... 🧳 ON THE ROAD: TRAVEL LOGISTICS 🛂 Secure your visas hassle-free via iVisa: https://bit.ly/4fgG3Rh 📶 Skip airport SIM card scams and use Holafly: https://bit.ly/4vnrwco (Code: DATINGBEYONDBORDERS for 5% off) 💸 Best exchange rates when you send money abroad with Wise: https://bit.ly/4wCdF2U 🚌 How I travel across Europe by bus & train: • Compare routes and book transit: https://omio.tpo.lv/ijzZSYqw (Use code TRAVEL7 for 7% off your first booking — active until July 31st!) 🏨 My Go-To for Accommodations: • Find the best places to stay: https://booking.tpo.lv/m7VmVg3a (Applies your personal Genius loyalty perks & free cancellation automatically) ⚙️ BEHIND THE SCENES CREATOR GEAR 📷 The interview camera & mic I use on the road: https://amzn.to/44pWbe8 🎵 Music I use in the videos: https://bit.ly/2TqSmBE (first month FREE) 🎬 Transitions & video assets: https://1.envato.market/m5JjYO Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube channel that focuses on highlighting the cultural differences that come into play while dating people from other countries. Videos out every Thursday - hit the bell button to receive notifications! 🔔 Follow DBB on Social Media! Facebook: https://bit.ly/2K6uezQ Instagram: https://bit.ly/313MSO9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3D6Cha0 Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:52 Why Slovenia surprised me 1:20 My experience with the "Balkan" mentality 3:15 Slovenia's history 3:55 Asking Slovenians if they consider themselves Balkan or not? 7:53 My personal thoughts on Slovenia 9:17 Chatting to an American-Slovenian couple 11:15 Is Slovenia more understated? 12:03 How safe is Slovenia? 13:20 The perks of living in Slovenia 13:30 Slovenia is at the top for drinking in Europe? 14:55 Why Slovenia is one of the best countries to live in Filmed in: Slovenia