There has been so much written on Mostar’s Old Bridge (Stari Most). It has inspired stories, poems, and countless travel literature over its four-and-a-half centuries of existence. Its architecture and sheer shape beckon the imagination to recall the genius work of Ottoman architects and designers. The symbolism of the unification between the two sides of … Continue reading Mostar’s Stari Most (Old Bridge)
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.
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.
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 short and entertaining (sometimes comedic) description of the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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 