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...

Recently I had the opportunity to talk to Jonathan Groubert, a journalist trainer and podcasting expert, who is based in the Netherlands. Jonathan 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...

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 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...

In this episode I talk to Nebojša Ruzicic from The Banja Luka Dajak Club. We talk about the history of Banja Luka's unique boat, how the boats are built, the present and future plans for the club and thoughts about traditional crafts and activities being under threat. You can find out more about the Dajak Club at: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1oFN-let-TT_l8Y4bfQtQ (Dajak Klub Banja Luka) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nektardajak/ (Dajak Klub) Instagram:...

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:...

This past week I finally caught up with https://www.instagram.com/lodelanegraa/ (Denise from Argentina) who lives in Banja Luka. We discussed life as foreigners here. Denise has her own https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oTKyuco3EFVXtKbMwUtzA (YouTube channel) but also has a very dynamic https://www.instagram.com/lodelanegraa/ (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...

Serbian Orthodox Easter is behind us and it’s given Tamara and Myself, some time to reflect on how we see our documentation of our life here in the village developing. https://livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com/davids-blog-posts/my-easter-2021 (READ ABOUT OUR EASTER) So in this short Podcast episode there’s an all round update of our life at the moment and where we hope things will go. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you would like to support our...

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 https://hihiguide.com (HERE) 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...

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...

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...

In this episode Tamara and I talk about International Women’s Day or Dan Žen, but simply referred to as osmi mart (8th March).
 So find out a little history and culture from not only Bosnia and Herzegovina but also the former Yugoslavia.

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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...

In this episode we’ll be finding out about folklore and in particular traditional dancing in Bosnia and Herzegovina. 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...

A quick chat about what 2021 plans we might have here. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/livinginbosniaandherzegovina Read Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/lifeinbosniaandherzegovina Instagram: @lifeinbosniaandherzegovina Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast. Come and visit us and holiday...

In this edition of the podcast, we play some eclectic Balkan music mixed with some Balkan gossip . The tracks we featured are: Goran Bregovic - Kalasnjikov Virvel - Brzi Svemir Ničim izazvan - O Tebi Svadbas - Tvoja Rebel Star - Drugi san If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe/follow and share with a friend! If you really enjoy the show please check out our Patreon site at https://www.patreon.com/livinginbosniaandherzegovina Read Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina Facebook...

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 - Omiki  I Daje - Sassja Baila Leila - Goran Bregović Lasting Kind of Love - Ana Popović Opa Cupa - Slavic Soul Party Trust - Bruhuuhu Cross the Line - Dubioza Kolektiv Samo Malo- Magnifico Na Na Na Na - Cubismo with Josipa Lisac Noć Noć - Brutal Protest Professor Jakov - Let 3 Siki Siki Baba -  Kočani Orkester Duni Mi Duni...

A quick explainer about our channel.   Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/davidandtamara. Read Our Blog at Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast. Facebook Page facebook.com/davidandtamara Instagram: @lifeinbosniaandherzegovina Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina. E-Mail us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livinginbosnia/message

Sounds of The Balkans In 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: Divanhana - Oj safete, sajo, sarajlijo Amira Medunjanin - Ajde Jano Kolo Da Igramo Ljiljana Buttler - Nocas Mi Srce Pati Šaban Bajramović - DJelem, DJelem Parni Valjak - Moja Je Pjesma Lagana Ekaterina Velika - Zemlja Vanja Mišić - Tu I Tu Sopot - Zovi Me Sunday Stories -...

We have not created a podcast for sometime. We are now back :) Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/davidandtamara. Read Our Blog at livinginbosniaandherzegovina.com Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast. Facebook Page facebook.com/davidandtamara Instagram: @davidandtamarablog Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina. E-Mail us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/livinginbosnia/message

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...

A quick explainer about our channel. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/davidandtamara. Read Our Blog at davidandtamara.blog Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast. Twitter @davidtamarablog Facebook Page facebook.com/davidandtamara Instagram: @davidandtamarablog Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina. E-Mail us at [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/davidandtamara/message

Coping with Coronavirus in Bosnia and Herzegovina.    Any Questions about how we are coping with our lockdown, please drop them in the comments below 😀👍.    Stay safe wherever you are in the world please.  We hope you find our podcasts interesting and we would love to hear from you, and, if you want to come and see this beautiful country, drop us a line at: [email protected]  Hope you enjoy the Podcast and if you did, then please share, like and of course Subscribe. You can...

Coping with Coronavirus in Bosnia and Herzegovina.    Any Questions about how we are coping with our lockdown, please drop them in the comments below 😀👍.    Stay safe wherever you are in the world please.  We hope you find our podcasts interesting and we would love to hear from you, and, if you want to come and see this beautiful country, drop us a line at: [email protected]  Hope you enjoy the Podcast and if you did, then please share, like and of course Subscribe. You can...