The Blagaj Tekke or tekija, in Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the oldest Sufi dervish monasteries in the region. The building is located in the Medieval town of Blagaj, and sits at the mouth of the Buna river.
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Baščaršija – Sarajevo’s beating heart
The bascarsija is Sarajevo's historic and cultural center as well as a fully functioning market that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Pocitelj – the ancient city carved out of sun-drenched cliffs
Looking at the pale grey, sun-drenched stones from a distance, one is reminded of Tolkien's mythical city Minas Tirith. This is no fantasy, however, but very much a real-life place, steeped in thousands of years of history and tradition. Pocitelj is located in the Capljina municipality in the southern portion of Bosnia and Herzegovina, directly … Continue reading Pocitelj – the ancient city carved out of sun-drenched cliffs
Stecci, and why UNESCO’s inclusion to the World Heritage List is so important
Stecci are ancient Medieval tombstones which can be found all over the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They should be a protected historic and cultural resource.
Why Our Yearly Trip to Bosnia Is so Important
Like a flock of migratory birds, Bosnians all over the world look forward to summertime with great yearning. It means the smell of cevapi and lamb over coals, the sight of family and friends that were only available over phone and computer monitors for most of the year, and the sounds of the mosque’s call … Continue reading Why Our Yearly Trip to Bosnia Is so Important
A Crash (Dummy) Course in Bosnian History
A short and entertaining (sometimes comedic) description of the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Rahatluk: The Bosnian Art of Enjoying
One of the earliest and most potent memories in my mind is the wafting of cigarette smoke, the smell of Turkish (or Bosnian) coffee and rakija at my grandfather’s house. I learned early that as much as the stereotype of a hardworking people was true, as was the fact that Bosnians did another thing extremely … Continue reading Rahatluk: The Bosnian Art of Enjoying
Bosnian History 