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 Herzegovina 00:22 Meeting Martin Gannon: A Brit in Yugoslavia 01:32 Martin's Arrival and Early Experiences in Yugoslavia 02:54 Tourism in Yugoslavia: A British Perspective 04:50 Martin's Career Progression and Language Experiences 06:16 Residency and Travel Experiences in Yugoslavia 10:21 Martin's Involvement with Yugoslav Airlines 12:04 Promoting Tourism in Bosnia Herzegovina 14:53 Martin's Favorite Places and Food in Yugoslavia 21:40 Reflections on Changes in Tourism and Life Post-Yugoslavia 30:17 Future Plans and Final Thoughts 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. You can support my work, by maybe leaving a Tip or by becoming a member of our podcast family at: https://anenglishmaninthebalkanspodcast.com/support Get full access to 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 An Englishman in the Balkans Blog 🇧🇦 at https://www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/ Get full access to Coffee and Rakija at www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe