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Stories that help demystify the many negative perceptions that still linger about Bosnia and Herzegovina, this much misunderstood, heart shaped country.
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
Off the Radar, Right Where I Belong
Why choosing a quiet, slower life in rural Bosnia feels like the greatest adventure of all
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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Echoes of Waste: From Night Soil to Bosnia’s Fields
A personal journey linking rural Bosnia’s septic life to England’s night soil men and Ottoman “gold soil” traditions.
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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Why I Don't Discuss 🇧🇦 Politics on Coffee and Rakija
and why I suggest you shouldn't, when you visit 🇧🇦
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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Beyond the Balkans
Discovering the Hidden Charms of Haarlem
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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May 2025

Skopje Unveiled - Stories, Cevapi, and the Soul of a City
Wandering the Ottoman Quarter, tasting tradition, and discovering the rhythm of North Macedonia’s capital
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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11:17
By the Banks of the Turjanica
A Stroll into Stillness
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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Zenica Uncovered: Beyond Smoke and Steel
A surprising day trip reveals the soul of Bosnia’s most misunderstood city, through food, stories, and a walk through history
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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Exploring Hidden Gems in Bosnia and Herzegovina
An Interview with Tourism Expert Aleksandra Drinic
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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32:15
Grass, Guests, and Getting Back on Track
Listen now (13 mins) | Hello there, David here, from a Baby Boomer in Bosnia. If you’ve been following along on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or…
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David Pejčinović-Bailey MBE
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