From Brooklyn to Banja Luka
An Englishman in the Balkans Archive 2013-2025
08/23/21
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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.com
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Innovative Slow Tourism
August 11, 2021
•14m
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!
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50 Top Locations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
August 27, 2021
•21m
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!
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Instagram: @life_in_bih
Ask us any questions or give a suggestion for a Podcast.
Come and visit us and holiday in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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