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Mostar // RAMBO

The story of a good kid from Mostar and one of the most mistreated ethnic groups on the planet. Not a cheerful read, be warned.

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Janjske Otoke // Walden

One of the most beautiful places in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Janjske Otoke is beyond description. What that has to do with Henry David Thoreau, Islamic jurists and rakija, only time will tell.

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Blagaj // My Body Clock is Fast

The stunning Blagaj Tekija is where my Bosnia and Herzegovina began, although I’m not sure if my memory can be trusted. Can memory ever be trusted?

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Banovići // Two Stark Parallel Lines

There are many Ćiros, but only one Ćiro. A day in Banovići spent embracing 5 year old John (hand up), with trains and excitement and trains.

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Blidinje // The Sun is in Our Eyes

When the sun burns, head to the mountains. A day in Blidinje, although could the nature park live up to incredible expectations? Spoiler, no, but it was still pretty awesome.

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Sarajevo // Actually It’s Darkness

Learning a language is hard, but then so is most of life. Bosnian? It took me 13 years to start learning Bosnian. As with everything, it was too late.

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Mostar // Bridge by Boring Bridge

The Stari Most might be the most marvellous, but there are plenty of other bridges in Mostar. Very important bridges, in their own ways..

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Pelagićevo // I Dream a Highway

I have never been in Pelagićevo, but I will never forget how I felt when going through it. Love does funny things to a man.

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Gračanica // My Father’s Son

Gračanica is famous for a leaning clock tower, but what is it that makes this Gračanica different to all the other Gračanicas?

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