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)
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The serenity of the Blagaj Tekija: Bosnia’s oldest Dervish monastery
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.
A Crash (Dummy) Course in Bosnian History
A short and entertaining (sometimes comedic) description of the history of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

