Coffee Talk Episode 4 - Village Life, Stollen, Uštipci and Canada Experiences
An Englishman in the Balkans
12/20/23
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Coffee Talk Episode 4 - Village Life, Stollen, Uštipci and Canada Experiences.
In this episode, Tamara and I discuss an upcoming podcast interview with Sabina Vajrača, a director from Banja Luka who is nominated for an Oscar in the short film category.
We also talk about Tamara's experience baking Stollen and our love for this traditional German Christmas bread.
Tamara shares her stories about emigrating to Canada and learning English. We also discuss the many cultural differences between Canada and Europe.
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Meeting an Englishman who lived in the Jugoslavija of the 80's and 90's.
December 14, 2023
•33m
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
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Sevap Mitzvah - Discovering Sabina Vajrača, a Trailblazing Filmmaker
December 23, 2023
•44m
Join me in this heart-touching podcast with the inspiring Sabina Vajrača, a Bosnian film director making her mark in the film industry.
Sabina shares the trials and tribulations she faced, from fleeing Bosnia on her own at the age of 14, to making it big in Hollywood.
She gives a glimpse into her journey and the power of perseverance.
During the conversation, Sabina also discusses her film 'Sevap Mitzvah', revealing the emotional moments and key lessons in the story.
It's an enlightening conversation that throws light on Sabina's relentless pursuit of her dreams and proves why she is one of the most exciting filmmakers to watch.
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/
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.anenglishmaninthebalkans.com/subscribe
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