Category: Travel
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Jablanica – The Museum of the Battle for the Wounded on the Neretva – Muzej Bitka za ranjenike na Neretvi
Overview The Battle of Neretva, fought between February and March 1943, is often referred to as the “Battle for the Wounded.” It was a pivotal World War II clash in Bosnia in which Yugoslav Partisans, led by Josip Broz Tito, managed to escape a large-scale Axis encirclement. Despite being heavily outnumbered, cut off, and responsible…
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Dubrovnik, Croatia, day 8, 080526: From Minarets to Medieval Walls: Returning to Dubrovnik
From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dubrovnik: A Journey Back to the Adriatic An early start came naturally, helped along by the familiar sound of the call to prayer echoing across the city at 5am. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the adhan is still an important part of daily life, particularly in areas shaped by centuries of…
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Mostar, BiH, day 6, 070526: Rain, remembrance and reflections in Mostar
A Slow Start to the Day Breakfast at the hotel was a simple but satisfying spread of cold meats, cheeses, fresh salad, bread, olives, fruit, yogurt and drinks, a very Balkan start to the morning and a nice change from breakfasts back home. Outside, however, the weather had turned. Rain drifted steadily across the city…
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Mostar, BiH, day 5, 060526: Rails, Rivers and the Warm Welcome of Mostar
The alarm sounded painfully early at 5:15am, but there was something exciting about heading out into the quiet streets before sunrise. With bags packed and eyes still adjusting to the day, we made our way by taxi to Sarajevo Railway Station for the next part of our Bosnian adventure. Boarding the Train to Mostar After…
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Sarajevo, BiH, day 4, 050526 – Sixty in Sarajevo: A Day of History, Flavour and Celebration
A Birthday Morning in Sarajevo We woke a little later than usual today—perhaps the city sensed it was no ordinary morning. It was JC’s 60th birthday, after all, and the day began with warm wishes from family and friends before we headed down for a relaxed buffet breakfast. With no rush and a full day…
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Sarajevo, BiH, Day 3, 040526 – From Trebinje to Sarajevo: A Journey Through Herzegovina’s Hidden Stories
A Sweet Start to the Journey The day began a little differently than usual—with sweet pancakes and Nutella for breakfast. Not my typical choice, but somehow it felt right. We sat out on the terrace, soaking up a warm, sunny morning, the kind that quietly promises a memorable day ahead. On the Road to Sarajevo…
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Trebinje, BiH, Day 2, 030526 – Sunlit Day in Trebinje: Wandering Through History, Wine & Riverside Calm
Waking in Trebinje There’s something quietly special about waking up somewhere new — especially when the morning arrives wrapped in sunshine. In Trebinje, the day began exactly like that. Morning Light & Riverside Stillness A quick glance out of the loft apartment roof window revealed warm light spilling across the rooftops — the kind of…
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Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, day 1, 020526: Through Dubrovnik to Trebinje: The Start of Our Balkan Adventure
✈️ An Easy Start from London We set off from Heathrow Airport and, unusually, the flight actually left a little early—always a good sign. The journey itself was calm and easy, and the British Airways crew made it extra special by wishing JC a happy 60th birthday. Such a small gesture, but it really meant…
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Stockholm, Sweden, Day 4, 040126: Taking It Slow in Sub-Zero Temperatures
A Slow, Frosty Start There was absolutely no rush to get out of bed this morning. With temperatures sitting at minus 5, we stayed tucked up a little longer, enjoying the warmth of the room at Hotel Reisen. We’d been sensible the day before and brought some treats back from afternoon tea, so breakfast was…
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Stockholm, Sweden, Day 3, 030126: Snowy Streets, ABBA Hits and Afternoon Tea at the Grand Hôtel
We had another leisurely start to the day, thanks in part to a snowstorm that woke me in the night. By morning I decided I clearly needed to catch up on sleep, so we took things slowly before heading out. A Slippery Start in Snowy Stockholm Stepping into snowy Stockholm felt magical… right up until…
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