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Coffee Talk Episode 5 - COVID, David's Christmas, and New Year 2024

An Englishman in the Balkans

01/03/24

24m

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In this episode we bring you up to date with our Christmas and New Years experiences, through catching COVID, preparations for David's Christmas, and our plans for Serbian Christmas.

Tamara also shares her adventures in sourdough bread making.

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Previous Episode

This episode is about David's adventure to Travnik, a charming town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With the assistance of local guide Ben, David unveils the rich history, mouth-watering cuisine, captivating architecture and stunning nature of Travnik.

Highlighting the efforts of passionate locals, this episode explores Travnik's potential as a top tourist destination.

Discover unique experiences such as sheep shearing, taking a swing on an Instagram-famous spot, cherishing the view from a medieval fortress and grinding coffee in a traditional mill.

David reveals the magic of Travnik by sharing interesting details, local tips and anecdotal insight.

This episode concludes with David's thoughts on his journey, the people met, and the culinary delights tasted.

00:00 Introduction and Journey to Travnik

00:59 Travel Tips for Bus Journey in Bosnia

01:46 Experiencing the Scenic Bus Route

03:53 Arrival in Travnik and Meeting with Ben

05:16 Exploring the Natural Wonders of Travnik

06:01 Buying Vlasic Cheese and Witnessing Sheep Shearing

08:05 Guided Tour of Travnik

13:59 Reflections and Departure from Travnik

17:07 Conclusion and Looking Forward to Future Travels

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Travnik: The Heartbeat of Bosnia and Herzegovina


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Next Episode

In this episode I chat with Bela Dominković, a Swiss wine expert now residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

We talk about the unique wine culture of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country's potential for wine tourism, the unique characteristics of Bosnian wines, and the challenges faced by local winemakers.

Bela, an experienced sommelier and food & wine pairing expert, shares her knowledge about the local wine scene and her ambition for Bosnia and Herzegovina to become recognised as a quality boutique wine area on the global stage.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:44 Getting to Know Bela Dominković

02:33 Bela's Journey into Wine Expertise

04:41 Bela's Experience in France

05:49 Exploring Bosnian Wines

09:05 Comparing Northern and Southern Bosnian Wines

11:05 Challenges Facing Bosnian Winemakers

15:37 Wine's Role in Bosnian Culture

19:50 The State of Wine Tourism in Bosnia

24:37 Bela's Recommendations for Bosnian Wines

27:23 Bela's Dream for Bosnian Wine

28:07 Conclusion and Farewell.

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