Looking for some unusual attractions in Ljubljana, Slovenia? Look no further.

In this episode, we talk to local expert Mark Baker, writer for Lonely Planet.

Mark Baker is a travel writer, blogger and author with a penchant for offbeat stories and forgotten places. Originally from the United States, he now calls Prague home. In addition to writing Lonely Planet Slovenia, he’s also the author of Lonely Planet Prague & Czechia. Follow his work at markbakerprague.com

In this episode you’ll find out…

• How Jason (of ‘and the Argonauts’ fame) founded Ljubljana… maybe
• Why ‘hot horse’ is a more literal description than ‘hot dog’
• Where you can cycle and kayak through miles of underground mines

…and so much more.

You’ll find all Mark’s picks on the podcast website: www.strangeoldworld.com

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Follow Mark on X and Insta and check out his blog: markbakerprague.com

Mark’s latest Lonely Planet Slovenia guidebook is out in spring. Pre-order now

Better yet, if you read Czech, buy his book! It’s Čas proměn (Time of Changes)

Want to know more about Mark’s espionage entanglement? Follow these links:

• Part 1: Introducing 'Inter' — the start of a five-part blog series
• True Spies podcast: Operation Inter

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