An Englishman in the Balkans

In This Episode.In this episode of the podcast I talk to Ramajana Mabita, originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina but presently living in Harare in Zimbabwe.I find out what, if any, similarities there are between the two countries, Ramajana’s culture shocks, her love of Zimbabwean fashion and also hear one of her favourite music tracks from this African nation, plus much more.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribeTo hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

It seems that wherever I go in Bosnia and Herzegovina, traditional skills and cultural activities are slowly disappearing.From making instruments, to dancing and much more, the latest generations of young people, don't seem interested, and that could mean a massive impact on the heritage of not only this misunderstood country but also the wider region.I talk to Nemanja Knežević, to learn a little about the challenges he faces as the director of Banja Luka's biggest traditional dance ensemble.Check out the website of Ensemble Veselin Mašlese. Veselin Mašlese on YouTube.Veselin Mašlese on Instagram.In the interview we mention Efie Derksen, a lady from the Netherlands who is also passionate about protecting local folklore and helping to promote its survival.Check out this Podcast to find out more. And this extremely informative film.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribeTo hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Banja Luka is the birthplace of Nataša Konjević a female muralist. At the time of recording this episode, Nataša is the only female muralist in Bosnia and Herzegovina, doing big scale murals on buildings. Yes, there are more women and men doing murals, (but none of the other girls paint on a large scale of 10 or 15 meters highIn my opinion, Nataša is a Unique, Trail Blazing person.In the following podcast I find out about her. Not only as a person, but why she chose to paint these huge Murals, her ethical approach to art, and much much more.You can find out more about Nataša on our Blog.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyWatch Our Videos at An Englishman in the BalkansInstagram: @anenglishmaninthebalkansAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribeTo hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

A nostalgic dive into the history, culture, and experiences of an Englishman living in the Balkans during Yugoslavia's era. Martin Gannon shares his journey from England to Yugoslavia in the 20th century, his experiences of working in the tourism sector, including establishing a pilgrimage route to Međugorje, and his life in Yugoslav Airlines. He also discusses how the country has changed after the breakup of Yugoslavia and the future of tourism in both Bosnia Herzegovina and Croatia. Despite the significant changes and challenges, Martin maintains that the Balkans remains a place close to his heart, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and most importantly, its welcoming people.The piece of music in this podcast is: “Moja Je Pjesma Lagana” by Parni Valjak.The link to Martins interview with Total Croatia News.00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina00:22 Meeting Martin Gannon: A Brit in Yugoslavia01:32 Martin's Arrival and Early Experiences in Yugoslavia02:54 Tourism in Yugoslavia: A British Perspective04:50 Martin's Career Progression and Language Experiences06:16 Residency and Travel Experiences in Yugoslavia10:21 Martin's Involvement with Yugoslav Airlines12:04 Promoting Tourism in Bosnia Herzegovina14:53 Martin's Favorite Places and Food in Yugoslavia21:40 Reflections on Changes in Tourism and Life Post-Yugoslavia30:17 Future Plans and Final ThoughtsPlease also do share this episode and maybe leave a 5 start review on the podcast platform you listened to this on. Stay tuned for more exciting stories and adventures from the Englishman in the Balkans podcast!Thank you for being a part of our podcasting community, and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content in the future.You can support my work, by maybe leaving a Tip or by becoming a member of our podcast family at: https://anenglishmaninthebalkanspodcast.com/supportGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans Blog 🇧🇦 at https://www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/ To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Welcome to this special throwback episode of the podcast, celebrating 10 years of “An Englishman in the Balkans”.The journey began in 2007 in Canada, and after a brief hiatus, it was relaunched in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2013.Over the years, the podcast has evolved, even changing titles a couple of times. This episode revisits the very first one from 2013, featuring a conversation with Kev Shannon, a young Brit who was walking across Serbia at the time.As we celebrate a decade of podcasting, we invite you to explore our archives and see how far we’ve come.Enjoy this short but sweet throwback episode and don’t forget to leave a review or comment.Please also do share this episode and maybe leave a 5 start review on the podcast platform you listened to this on.Stay tuned for more exciting stories and adventures from the Englishman in the Balkans podcast!Thank you for being a part of our podcasting community, and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content in the future.

Hello, this episode is a bit different from normal, because I’m replaying a podcast episode thats not mine. Back in may I was a guest on a fantastic podcast hosted by Slavenka Vuković- Bryan called Two Worlds, One Me. I think the podcast title is pretty explanatory, but basically my two world have been and are, the UK and my now adopted home of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.info/subscribe

In this special episode, I delve into the captivating world of the Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the world's rarest and most significant historical documents. Join me as i unravel the mysteries and stories surrounding this ancient manuscript, which resides in the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.info/subscribe

In This Episode of the podcast I have the pleasure of speaking with Nermin Numić, the co-owner and founder of a travel agency in Sarajevo called Ćejf, which is based on this very concept. “Numa” (thats his nickname) explained that the word Ćejf is derived from the Arabic word kayf, which means pleasure. It's a way of life that is all about finding pleasure in the small things.What's unique about Ćejf is that it's deeply personal and individual. Everyone has their own definition of what brings them pleasure and what makes them happy. In Sarajevo, where Numa is from, Ćejf is a way of life that is respected and cherished by everyone. If someone is enjoying their own personal Ćejf, like smoking a cigarette or sipping on a cup of coffee, it's respected by others and not disrupted.The concept of Ćejf is more than just living in the moment or enjoying life's pleasures. It's a way of life that is deeply ingrained in the culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It's a reminder to slow down and appreciate the little things in life that can bring us joy and happiness. It's about taking the time to connect with others over a cup of coffee or a meal and enjoying their company.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 is a reader-supported publication.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In This Episode.In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Martine McNee, a former British military Public Affairs officer, to hear about her 8-month deployment in Bosnia and Herzegovina from late 1997 to mid 1998. Martine shares her experiences during this time, giving us insight into the work she did and the challenges she faced. She also discusses how her time in Bosnia has stayed with her and why she plans to return to visit the country.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In This Episode.In this episode of the podcast I get to know Bella Dominković and to find out so much I never knew about the wines of Bosnia and Herzegovina.It really is a fascinating insight into the wine culture of this country and how Bella is trying to put Bosnia on the world wine map as a high quality boutique wine area.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In This EpisodeJoin me as I chat with Kathrin Numić, a German tourism entrepreneur based in Sarajevo. Hear her inspiring story of her journey from Germany to Cape Town and finally to Sarajevo where she has established a small tourist agency with her husband. Discover her experiences of living in a new culture and find out what her future plans are for her business. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a successful entrepreneur in a foreign land.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com



In this episode I catch up with Danilo Boznić, a local tour guide in Banja Luka.We delve into the potential the country has to become a top travel destination, Danilo's personal experience as a tour guide, and the challenges Bosnia faces due to negative perceptions. We chat about the importance of slow tourism, cultural understanding, and the impact of infrastructure, such as the local airport, on tourism. Danilo also discusses his approach to personalised tourism experiences, and his aspirations for Bosnia's future tourism sector.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:32 Interview with Danilo Boznic, a Local Tour Guide01:03 Danilo's Journey into Tourism02:08 The Importance of Training for Tour Guides02:47 Danilo's First Tour Experience04:07 The Art of Guiding Tours05:10 The Concept of Slow Tourism07:21 Overcoming Negative Perceptions12:41 The Impact of Local Attitudes on Tourism17:55 The Role of Infrastructure in Tourism20:45 The Importance of Food and Music in the Local Culture23:01 Conclusion and Invitation to Visit Banja LukaPlease also do share this episode and maybe leave a 5 start review on the podcast platform you listened to this on. Stay tuned for more exciting stories and adventures from the Englishman in the Balkans podcast!Thank you for being a part of our podcasting community, and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content in the future.You can support my work, by maybe leaving a Tip or by becoming a member of our podcast family at: https://anenglishmaninthebalkanspodcast.com/supportGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans Blog 🇧🇦 at https://www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/ To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Welcome to 'An Englishman in the Balkans,' the podcast that will introduce you to Bosnia and Herzegovina, that heart shaped, but much misunderstood country in the western balkans. I'm David Pejčinović-Bailey, and I’m inviting you to join me as we explore this beautiful country from a unique perspective.In each episode, I'll share my personal experiences and insights as an immigrant living in Bosnia and Herzegovina and together, we'll peel back the layers and uncover the true essence of this often misunderstood nation.But it's not just about me. I'll also be introducing you to some of the incredible people I've met along the way, sharing their stories, their passions, and their perspectives, giving us a deeper understanding of this captivating land."From the vibrant cities to the picturesque countryside, we'll embark on a journey to discover the rich culture, history, and traditions of the country. We'll visit and immerse ourselves in the lively festivals, taste mouthwatering cuisine, and explore the hidden gems that make this area so extraordinary."Through thoughtful conversations, engaging anecdotes, and a genuine love for this place I now call home, 'An Englishman in the Balkans' offers a fresh perspective on life in this enchanting corner of the world."So, whether you're a travel enthusiast, a culture junkie, or simply curious about life in the Balkans, this podcast is for you.Join me as we uncover the beauty, the diversity, and the untold stories of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Subscribe now and get ready for an adventure like no other!""An Englishman in the Balkans". Coming soon to your favourite podcast platform."To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode Tamara and I visit “Chiquita”, a Mexican restaurant in Hanište, Banja Luka. Chiquita is the only venue that serves Authentic Mexican cuisine in the city. Yes, there are Mexican recipes featured on our restaurants menus, but to be honest they really don’t “cut the mustard”. Adriana, who co-owns this small restaurant, tells us about the influences she has brought to Banja Luka as well as the similarities in culture, historical links and the food she prepares. It's quite the storyGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribee7sB06752MtmfXpJUpZS To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

This interview was recorded with a few hiccups due to buffering across our feed 😞In this episode I get to talk to Peter Korchnak, Podcaster and Writer, about the “Remembering Yugoslavia” Podcast.The Remembering Yugoslavia podcast explores the memory of the country that no longer exists. How do people of the former Yugoslav republics remember and imagine their former homeland?“I was born in a country that no longer exists (Czechoslovakia) and explore the memory of another (Yugoslavia)”.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

This interview was recorded with a few hiccups due to buffering across our feed 😞In this episode I get to talk to Biljana Lipić, a resident of Cornwall in the United Kingdom but originally from Sarajevo.Biljana lives on a boat anchored on a Cornish river. I first found out about Biljana from a story that I stumbled across online.I have to admit that I have always had an interest in narrow boating, and living on the water in general, so when I saw that someone from Sarajevo had achieved what was one of my dreams back in the day, I just had to find out more.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode I’m out and about enjoying coffee in the early evening on the outskirts of Banja Luka.Catching up for a coffee on the banks of the River Vrbas and talking to Vanja Mišić, an accomplished singer and songwriter from Banja Luka. We’ll listen to some of her songs, plus find out about what the music industry is like in this part of the world, her musical journey, mental health and her future plans.The English Lyrics to “Prstima”Find out more about Vanja HERE: If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?Oh, and you can also share the newsletter with friends, relatives and colleagues using the button below.Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode I talk to David Harmes, a Canadian, who at the age of 22, was a Documentary Photographer for the Red Cross in 1993’s war torn Croatia, experiencing the effects of conflict and Dodging Mines.He came back to the region some 16 years later and this time was thrown out of one of them.It’s quite the story.Osijek - Croatia -1993.Just a few of the images from David’s time in Osijek in 1993.David’s Hyperlocal Community Radio ProjectIf you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?Oh, and you can also share the newsletter with friends, relatives and colleagues using the button below.Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Hello and welcome to this week's post, which is audio based. Why? Well this 13th February is World Radio Day.As you will know from following the blog, plus my content on social platforms, I have always been passionate about radio.In fact, I came to Bosnia and Herzegovina back in 1998, to launch a radio station!Back to this post. My initial plan was to write about the history of this UN launched project, but, by pure happenstance, an old radio buddy of mine who is in Canada, and runs a community station there, contacted me and asked if we could chat about radio for his programme on Midtown Radio.I simply couldn’t refuse, so here’s David Harmes, chatting with me about radio and why its so important a medium.Click on the player at the top of this post to listen :) This podcast is both a fun and serious conversation about community radio.I (we) hope you enjoy it.So grab a tea of coffee and put 30 or so minutes aside to join us.What is World Radio Day?World Radio Day 2022 will be celebrated once again on the 13th of February. UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) proclaimed the event at their 36th Conference after it was put forward as an idea by the Kingdom of Spain.The purpose of World Radio Day is to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio. This is done in the hope that we can encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio. World Radio Day brings people and communities from all backgrounds together in order to create dialogue for positive change. Radio is also a fantastic way to provide democratic debate over issues such as violence and political arguments. It can promote and raise awareness among old and new listeners!The 2022 edition of World Radio Day is based around 3 sub-themes:Evolution - The world is always changing, so radio evolves along with it. This refers to the resilience and sustainability of radio!Innovation - The world is always changing, so radio adapts and innovates. Radio has had to adapt to new technology to remain the go-to medium of mobility, accessible to everyone, everywhere!Connection - The world is always changing, so radio connects. This sub-theme refers to radio's services to our society!Top 5 Facts about the Radio* Physicist Heinrich Hertz was the first person to prove that radio waves exist.* A ‘broadcast’ only occurs when a radio signal is sent to many receivers at once.* The first radio messages were one-way and were an attempt to replace telegraph messages.* FM radio began in 1939.* There are almost 15,000 radio stations alone in the USA.Midtown Radio.Website:Instagram:Twitter:Facebook:Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Between 2002 and 2004, a successful Club in Leeds UK, called SpeedQueen, temporarily set up in the north west of Bosnia and Herzegovina to bring a new experience to the youth of the area.NATO at that time had a byline for their operation. It was “Mir i Tolerancija”, or “Peace and Tolerance”SpeedQueen however, really hit the mark with youth audiences with their “Harmonija I Fantazija” or “Harmony and Fantasy”.This podcast starts to tell that story.I think one of the biggest experiences that we had was, we got asked by NATO, by the Stabilisation Force– if we would go and work in Bosnia, because, there was a guy there in the British Army who read about the kind of work we were doing in Leeds, in terms of integration. And he’d started a program to try and integrate the young displaced people after the war because there'd been this huge genocide in Bosnia years previously. And, he'd told us that the older generation were even more prejudiced after the war, like more set in their ways, and they were trying to, they were trying to integrate the youth through music. and he asked if we would go out there, like for ten days, and run some club nights where they were gonna try and integrate the youth and we said yeah..Suzy Mason, SpeedQueen Leeds 2002.If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?Oh, and you can also share the newsletter with friends, relatives and colleagues using the button below.Read More About SpeedQueen in Bosnia on Our Blog Post at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode of the podcast David and Tamara explain the 90 days in any 180 rule for people visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina and also what you will require to do if you wish to apply for long term residency.For more information please visit the Service for Foreigners Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.You can also ask us any questions regarding visiting the country, especially slow tourism by leaving a comment.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/anenglishmaninthebalkansInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode of the podcast David and Tamara talk about Zimnica - Winter Food.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode of the podcast Tamara and I catch up with whats been happening recently to us.We talk about vaccinations here, our new video format for vlogs, Tamara’s recipes, visiting local towns and why people are returning to live in Bosnia and Herzegovina after being abroad for decades.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Zoran Matić is a journalist, passionate about his home country of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).He's recently published the definitive guide for travellers to BiH, not only in his native language but already English and others which will follow in the near future.When a foreigner looks for things to do in Bosnia and Herzegovina their first stop is Brandts Tour Guide. Zoran tells us how that is.Unlike many tourist guides, Zoran has actually visited all the places in his book., which was quite the undertaking.He also introduces some of the fun facts about Bosnia and Herzegovina such as There are some amazing facts such as there are more waterfalls in the country than France, Germany and Italy combined.To find out more about Zoran check out his instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/putnik.namjernik/If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Jonathan Groubert has a connection to Banja Luka. I found him some years ago through an amazing podcast (docucast), that Radio Netherlands had produced.With his Balkan connection, I wanted to find out about his views and feelings towards the region and more importantly Bosnia and Herzegovina.We also talked about the power of narrative journalism and how podcasting has developed.To find out more about Jonathan check out his website at: grewbearmedia.comIf you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Some time ago, I recorded a short interview for a future podcast, with Elizabeth O’Neill, an Australian lady, who with her husband Gerard, were currently visiting the Western Balkans. She told me that they “Work Away”. They get themselves to their chosen destination country, and then work for a maximum of 20 hours a week in return for accommodation and food. I was intrigued as to how they found where work was offered, and what they might be required to do. After all Elizabeth and her husband were “early retirees”, (her words), so heavy manual labouring might be a bit too much? They use a website, Work Away, where they can find opportunities that might suit them, and where their questions are answered. From listening to Elizabeth, it made me think that this form of travelling fitted under the banner of “Slow Tourism”, as they were immersing themselves into the culture and environment wherever they stayed, experiencing things they would otherwise not have the opportunity to. To find out more about how Elizabeth experiences both “work” and “play” on her travels with her husband, check out her blog posts from Corfu and Croatia HERE . I checked the Work Away site and was very pleasantly surprised to see there are. You can check the BiH opportunities HERE. Although, personally I wouldn’t want to “Work Away”, I would be really interested about your thoughts.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

This episode sees me talking to Ivy Sibincic a former journalist and chef from the Philippines who is now a Sustainable living evangelist.Ivy lives with her Husband, Slaven, and two daughters, In a small village in the north of Bosnia and Herzegovina, close to the border with Croatia.Ivy tells me about embracing the culture of her new home country, finding a more peaceful life and growing asian vegetables in a Balkan Climate.You can find out more about Ivy at:YouTube: The Sibincic FamilyFacebook: The Sibincic FamilyInstagram: The Sibincic Family OfficialIf you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

This past week I finally caught up with Denise from Argentina who lives in Banja Luka. We discussed life as foreigners here. Denise has her own YouTube channel but also has a very dynamic Instagram account.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode of the podcast I catch up with Hubert Nijmeijer, the CEO of Netherlands based "HiHi Guide".Hubert has a new take on travelling (not tourism per se), which he feels is the way to go, especially in what will be our new "Post COVID World".You can find out more about HiHi Guide HEREIf you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://buymeacoffee.com/davidbaileyRead Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and HerzegovinaFacebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovinaInstagram: @life_in_bihAsk us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

David talks to Arch Grieve a Mediation expert from Dayton Ohio.David and Arch talk about Arch's impressions of visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina and his work with a project helping Bosnian youth determine their future.You can find out more about Arch Grieve:https://www.dayton.com/entertainment/personalities/dayton-punching-above-our-weight-internationally-group-leader-says/Frlh58juuh9HAd7zBK719M/ (Dayton Dot Com)http://archandamandastravelblog.blogspot.com/2016/07/bosnia-herzegovina-trip-part-i-sarajevo.html (Arch's Blog)https://www.youtube.com/user/TheArchie5022 (Arch on Youtube)https://www.tiktok.com/@the_conflict_coach?lang=en (Arch on TikTok)If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Today’s episode its a bit different. Today I talk to Tom Beck who’s originally from Watford in the UK but now lives near Potsdam in Germany.Tom has recently published a Book called “Goodbye Britain” I am a Brit who left and settled in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Tom interviewed me for his book, and after reading it, I wanted to find out about the stories that others who have left Britain had to tell.Tom has also visited Bosnia and Herzegovina so I wanted to hear what his impressions of the misunderstood country were.You can get your copy of Goodbye Britain: https://goodbyebritain.co.uk (https://goodbyebritain.co.uk)Follow Tom on https://instgram.com/heytombeck (Instagram)If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode Tamara and I talk about International Women’s Day or Dan Žen, but simply referred to as osmi mart (8th March). To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Tamara and David answer some of your questions:1. Are there many houses made of wood in BiH? Seems that most houses are made of bricks. In Norway 90% of the houses are made of wood.2. Is Herzegovina a separate geographical area within BiH?3. What are the various culture that made up Banja Luka and the various cultures in present day? What about the people living there. What are their occupations; industry, tourism etc?4. How many dogs you guys have?5. How did you guys meet?6. What are the rules to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina at the moment?7. What is your favourite place in Bosnia and Herzegovina?If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Tamara and Me look at some Facts concerning Bosnia and Herzegovina.When researching somewhere to visit, I invariably land on links that say 5 fun facts about wherever, or 6 stunning places you must visit.So, on this episode we look at some fun facts from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Without giving too much away, a few of them are quirky and not well known at all.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Hello and welcome to the living in Bosnia and Herzegovina podcast. A podcast that tells stories from this much misunderstood country. In today's episode, we'll be finding out more about folklore, and in particular, traditional dancing. Back in 2019, I became aware of a young lady from South Holland, who had been dancing with a folklore ensemble in the nearby city of Banja Luka. She was at that time starting to make a film about Bosnian folk dancing, because she felt that these traditions might be starting to disappear, and she wanted to preserve that experience for future generations. So in the COVID world of early 2021, I have caught up with Efie Derksen to find out more.David:Efie, you're in the Netherlands, I'm here in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I bumped into you quite randomly on the internet, and I thought, "What an amazing story." So we've never really met in real life. So if we did, my first question to you would be, "Who is Efie?"Efie:Yeah, that's a good question. I am very jealous because you are there. I miss it so much to be in Bosnia. But, I'm Efie, I'm a Dutch woman and there is no genetical link with the former of Yugoslavia, but for me it's something I grew up with. So it was in our home. We always listened Balkan music. And first, your question, who is Efie? I'm a lot of things. I'm a nurse, and I'm making a from my heart. I'm not a filmmaker. So it's just something that I wanted to do, to preserve what we can find now.David:I read a little bit about you, and you said that your parents are both from the Netherlands, were into folklore themselves. But they met not in the Netherlands, I understand, but somewhere close to here as well.Efie:Yeah, it's true. They met in Hungary. My dad is a musician, he always was, and he loved music from the Balkans. It was just that feeling, and the new music, and the songs. So he would travel to the Balkans to learn from the musicians there. And my mother was a folk dancer, and in that years, I'm talking about '70s early '80s, I don't know. It was very popular in Holland to do folk dancing. So there were courses, and she went to a course in Hungary. There was just like a folk festival, and my dad also was travelling there, and he came to play, and she came to dance, and then they met like two Dutch people and the one folk festival in Hungary, so it's funny. Yeah.David:What made you want to come to the Balkans, and in particular Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today for example, we're talking about the wonders of the country, and yet I was just before talking to you, dropping in on a seminar to try and encourage tourism, and to try and encourage visitors to come here, and it's been an uphill struggle, always is, and always has been an uphill struggle. What made you want to come to this country? This very misunderstood country in Southeast Europe.Efie:Well, in the first place, I had the culture in my heart. The songs, and I never was interested in... Well, I was interested, but I never cared about the war stories, because I think that's a big problem. People still think like, "Is it safe going to Bosnia, or Serbia because of the war?" But I think for me, it's the people that I come for. They are so open, and loving and in particular Bosnian people. Because I think in history, they were always the ones in the middle. They were always the ones that people came to attack, or how do you say it? And I think they are more vulnerable, I guess, they are more open. They are more warm. You feel at home when you come there, it's just the second home, and they embrace you.Efie:And even after all those crazy things that happened in that country with all those ethnic groups, they are just still open. And beside that, when people come, maybe the first thing they need to know, it's a beautiful country. It's beautiful nature. It's beautiful. The food is really... I see you are very lucky. You can eat a...

Sounds of The Balkans In this edition of the podcast, we play some eclectic Balkan music mixed with some Balkan gossip .The tracks we featured are:Balkan - https://www.facebook.com/omikimusic/ (Omiki )I Daje - https://www.facebook.com/SassjaSassja/about/ (Sassja)Baila Leila - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goran_Bregovi%C4%87 (Goran Bregović)Lasting Kind of Love - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ana_Popovi%C4%87 (Ana Popović)Opa Cupa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavic_Soul_Party! (Slavic Soul Party)Trust - https://www.facebook.com/bruhuuhu/ (Bruhuuhu)Cross the Line - https://dubioza.org/ (Dubioza Kolektiv)Samo Malo- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnifico_(musician) (Magnifico)Na Na Na Na - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubismo (Cubismo) with Josipa LisacNoć Noć - https://popnable.com/bosna/artists/57683-brutal-protest (Brutal Protest)Professor Jakov - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_3 (Let 3)Siki Siki Baba -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ko%C4%8Dani_Orkestar (Kočani Orkester)Duni Mi Duni Ladjane - https://www.discogs.com/artist/1269235-Teodulija (Teodulija)Banja Luka - http://banjaluka2024.ba/en/jazz-rez-quincy-jones-sends-his-love-to-banja-luka/ (Quincy Jones)Go Marko Go - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boban_Markovi%C4%87 (Borban i Marko Marković Orkester)If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @ To hear more, visit <a...

Sounds of The BalkansIn this edition of the podcast, we focus on music from Bosnia and Herzegovina as well as Croatia and Serbia.Some old tracks and some really up to date ones too.The tracks we featured are:https://www.divanhana.ba/en/biography2/ (Divanhana) - Oj safete, sajo, sarajlijohttps://amiramedunjanin.com/ (Amira Medunjanin) - Ajde Jano Kolo Da Igramohttp://www.snailrecords.nl/artist/ljb/ (Ljiljana Buttler) - Nocas Mi Srce Patihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0aban_Bajramovi%C4%87 (Šaban Bajramović) - DJelem, DJelemhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parni_Valjak (Parni Valjak) - Moja Je Pjesma Laganahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekatarina_Velika (Ekaterina Velika) - Zemljahttps://www.facebook.com/vanjamisica/ (Vanja Mišić) - Tu I Tuhttps://www.n1m.com/sopot?album=66179 (Sopot) - Zovi Mehttps://www.facebook.com/sundaystoriesofficial/ (Sunday Stories) - Dišemhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanda,_Kod%C5%BEa_i_Neboj%C5%A1a (Kanda, Kondža i Nebojša) - SAThttps://www.facebook.com/killokillobanda/ (Killo Killo Banda) - Vinska Pesmahttps://www.facebook.com/grupadetour/ (Detour) - Proljeće i jaIf you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected]...

Today it's a bit of a look back episode, to an interview I did in 2016, when the Ferhadija Mosque in Banja Luka was re-opened after some 23 years.The Ferhadija Mosque in Banja Luka was originally commissioned by, Ferhat Pasha Sokolovic and built in 1579. It stood near the centre of Banja Luka until the night of  6–7 May 1993, some 27 years ago, when it was destroyed by explosion.The Ferhadija's location remained destroyed for these years and some said that it would never be rebuilt, but rebuilt it was. There were a lot of people involved in the rebuilding, a lot of unsung heroes, and one of those unsung heroes is a Brit like me.His name is Donald Reeves and he has an NGO called the Soul of Europe. Donald came back to Banja Luka to attend the opening back in 2016. I caught up with him in a hotel coffee bar in Banja Luka and I wanted to find out more about how difficult it had been to get the mosque rebuilt and his thoughts on peace building and reconciliation here in the Western Balkans.But before I started talking to Donald, I really didn't know much about him apart from what I found on Twitter.It said he was a maverick priest, a writer, a broadcaster, a peace builder, generally a nuisance, a visionary with attitude, and also a very dangerous man.So why a very dangerous man when it comes to something like peace building?READ OUR BLOGPOST ABOUT REBUILDING THE FERHADIJAIf you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.info/subscribe

In this edition of the Podcast, I’ll be focussing on Spomenik. Spomenik are large monuments from the former Yugoslavia, and you see them across the whole of the Western Balkans and in particular here in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Normally, they're massive structures built out of concrete, and I think the architectural design is called “Brutalism” but they are very, very impressive.The Spomenik Database can be accessed at https://spomenikdatabas.org (https://spomenikdatabas.org).If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.info/subscribe

On this edition of the podcast Tamara and I visit the wooden church at Romanovci. Over the years, I have developed an interest in wooden chapels and churches, and mosques with wooden minarets, that are to be seen across Bosnia and Herzegovina.Today I travelled the short distance to Romanovci, to see the church of St Nicholas (Sv Nikola).Sadly it was closed but I will come back to see inside.This church is special, in that it is a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Hello and welcome to this edition of the Podcast. In this episode, I catch up with Jose Angelo Gallegos a YouTuber and Filmmaker from California. Last year I interviewed Jose, who had arrived in Banja Luka, having previously produced and published "Bitter Sweet Bosnia", his first film about BiH on YouTube.   We talked about filmmaking, social media, the region, BIH AND much more. Especially what attracted a Mexican American to come to this part of the world.   I posted the interview here on my podcast. So it was a real treat, to find out that Jose (whose latest project is a film about Albania), was coming back to Banja Luka.   We met again, and spend a fast and furious 20 hour "Creativity Camp" in the village.   Discussing many Tech Tips and Tricks, and for me, the chance to fly a Pro Drone for the first time.   Some Rakija was consumed 😀   We took time to sit down and share the story with you.  If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

Hello and welcome to this edition of the Podcast.In this episode, I catch up with Andy Dunn, a New Zealander who is visiting his parents in law in Banja Luka.We talk about his views and experiences in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Western Balkans and his off beat love with Uštipci.Andys Website is: https://flukeartist.weebly.com/ (https://flukeartist.weebly.com/)I highly recommend following Andy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andynikoladunn (https://www.instagram.com/andynikoladunn).If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode I get to talk to Jose Gallegos from California, who is back in the Balkans making films.After a brief visit to Serbia, Jose gave up his job to travel and make films.To find out more about jose you can follow him on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/joseangelo/ (https://www.instagram.com/joseangelo/)On Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnTheFavor (https://www.facebook.com/ReturnTheFavor)Joses Film " This is Serbia"   Joses Film "Bitter Sweet Bosnia".If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this edition of the podcast I catch up with Alisa Teletović who is exhibiting her works in the Trogir City Museum.Alisa focusses on positivity and I just had to find out more from "An Artist Who Left and Came Back".Alisa was born in Bosnia Herzegovina in 1974.Fleeing the war, she moved to Australia where she completed Bachelor of Fine Arts and Advanced Diploma in Electronic design and Interactive media at RMIT, Melbourne.She lived in Sydney, Melbourne, Roxby Downs, Perth, and in 2011 re-settled in Sarajevo where she lives today.These places and experiences enrich her artistic style. To find out more about Alisa Teletović, check out: https://alisateletovicartist.com/ (https://alisateletovicartist.com/)If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

This episode is a somewhat collaborative episode between The Balkan Adventures Podcast and Balkan Stories.My good friend and Vienna based blogger, Christoph Baumgarten caught up with Nick Semwogerere, a Londoner and Musician to find out why Nick had somewhat "fallen in love" with Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Western Balkans in general.Nick has had a passion for writing since a young age. Initially starting with poetry, this led on to writing song lyrics when he got into music.  During media studies and English literature at college he found he had a writing style that flowed nicely.Nick got an A* in oral English when he left high school as expressing himself verbally and creatively has always been something that he has really enjoyed, which upon reflection influenced him to transfer these skills into ESL teaching.  If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

I like to seek out success stories from Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Why?  Because this beautiful country and it's everyday citizens deserve it. After all, just use your favourite browser and search Bosnia (or any combination theteof) and you'll see what I mean.  So in this episode I catch up with Nikola Galić from Banja Luka, who has turned his hobby of home brewing into what he hopes will become a commercial success.  Nikola tells me about why he started, how he chose the name "Highlander" and what he does to overcome the pervading negativity in the country.   As a result of an Instagram post "teasing" this podcast, Nikola has already had an enquiry about his product from the UK.  How cool is that?   You can find out more about Gorštak Pivo at http://gorstak.beer (http://gorstak.beer).If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode I catch up with Sheila Savanović, who, I think, is the only Micronesian living in South East Europe.If I’m wrong here then please drop me a message or an email.Sheila's story is one of adventure, and in every adventure there are ups and downs.So, lets crack on and meet Sheila Savanović, a girl from the Pacific.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this episode, I talk to Dijana Tepšić, a Digital Entrepreneur in Banja Luka.Dijana is a former Broadcaster, Singer and Club DJ and is also, today, an advocate for a Healthy Lifestyle.We discuss launching a successful business in today's dysfunctional Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Dijana offers some practical advice for those who dream of, but are too scared to, launch their own companies.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

In this edition of the podcast (and the final one for 2017), I play nearly an hour of Sevdah Music, a style thats allegedly the traditional music of Bosnia and Herzegovina.If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend!If you would like to support our podcast you can, by maybe buying us a coffee or a sandwich?https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe (https://www.paypal.com/davidbaileymbe)Read Our Blog at https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/ (Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina)Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina (https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina/ (lifeinbosniaandherzegovina)Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.E-Mail us at [email protected] this podcastGet full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

On the 24th of March 2017, Eva left Amsterdam to hike for a while. "Walking back to the Balkans". Why? Because she can, because she likes hiking. Because it's slow, because it's a perfect way to really see a country. To feel and experience. Because she feels good, being "on the road". And because she thought it would be a good idea to (re)discover her own country, before heading off to the Balkans.Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans 🇧🇦 at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe To hear more, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com