Welcome to the Coffee and Rakija Podcast. I am a 71-year-old British "In-Betweener" living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On this Podcast, I'm inviting you to follow my journey, offering insights into my life as an "older person" in a foreign culture. I have called Bosnia and Herzegovina home for over 25 years. Through engaging narratives and interviews, I explore the heart of this heart shaped but much misunderstood country. Its traditions, landscapes, people, and quirks. From the art of making ...
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The Coffee and Rakija Podcast
A podcast from a 71-year-old British expat living in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you didn't already know, I am a 71-year-old British expat living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On this Podcast, I share my thoughts on aging, my life adventures, and focusing on candid storytelling rather than polished, edited videos. I'm inviting you to follow my journey, offering insights into my life as an "older expat" in a foreign culture.
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Welcome to my podcast. My name is Rakibul Islam who help people grow their online personal or business brand. I help increase sales performance through Online Marketing.
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Cumhuriyet’in Yüzleri, bir sözlü tarih projesi. Anason koklamış her türden iz bırakmış ve bırakmakta olan insanla konuşuyoruz, kayda geçiyoruz. Amacımız Türkiye’de rakı kültürünün yazılmamış, arşivlere girememiş; konuşulmuş ama kaydedilmemiş kısmını, yaşanmışlığını belgelemek.
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I am a hockey lover but more importantly a lover of the Toronto Maple leafs so i do a weekly podcast with my buddy about the leafs and the NHL.
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Reflections from a Wet December Garden in Bosnia
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Is Retirement in Bosnia and Herzegovina the SECRET to MY Happiness?
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Exploring My British Identity - Answering Your Burning Questions
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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25 Years Abroad - Have I Lost My British Identity?
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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I go behind the scenes of a Bosnian village Winter tradition. In this episode, I visit my neighbour to see the process of butchering, jointing, and preparing a large pig for various uses like salting, drying, smoking, and making sausages. I'll show you around my neighbour's smallholding, explain the cultural significance, and share some insights in…
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Winter Preparations in Bosnia: I go behind the scenes of a Bosnian village Winter tradition.
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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In this podcast, I share another glimpse of my life, this time during the first real snowfall of the winter. I’ll be talking about: Environmental challenges, including heavy snow, strong winds, and torrential rain, and their impacts on us such as power outages. A bit about our rural lifestyle, especially what its like living with a wood-heated home…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Is Bosnia the CHEAPEST Country in Europe for Expats?
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In this video, I address a common question from my viewers:/readers/listeners, “what does it cost to live in Bosnia and Herzegovina?” I take a shallow dive into the expenses you'll encounter, from rent and utilities to groceries and entertainment, and compare them with Western standards. A budget of $5,000 a month is more than enough to live comfor…
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Is Bosnia the CHEAPEST Country in Europe for Expats?
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Is Bosnia & Herzegovina Safe to Visit?
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In this episode, I dive into the topic of safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll discuss everything from low crime rates and local hospitality to the remnants of the war and natural hazards. Whether you're a solo traveler or planning a holiday, you'll find practical tips to ensure a safe trip. Plus, I'll debunk common myths about Bosnia being dange…
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Is Bosnia & Herzegovina Safe to Visit?
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?
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What is 'Promaja' and Why is it So Important in the Balkans?Navigating Cultural Drafts: Zrak and Promaja ExplainedIn this video I share my experiences with local customs in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly the concepts of 'zrak' and 'promaja.' As someone over 70, adapting to these cultural nuances is both amusing and perplexing. I discuss the t…
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Navigating Cultural Drafts: Zrak and Promaja Explained
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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World Podcast Day 2024 from Northern Bosnia
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Welcome to this special episode of Coffee and Rakija, I'm David, sharing my experiences as a 71-year-old British expat in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina. On World Podcast Day, I reflect on the power of podcasting, storytelling, and embracing the unfamiliar. I discuss why I started my podcast, its evolution towards a narrative style, and the rich c…
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World Podcast Day 2024 from Northern Bosnia
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Understanding 'Veze' in Bosnia - A Foreigner's Perspective In this episode, I delve into the concept of 'Veze' – a critical social structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on connections and relationships. I share my personal experiences as a foreigner navigating this system and reflect on how it contrasts with cultural norms from the United Kingd…
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Understanding 'Veze' in Bosnia - A Foreigner's Perspective
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of 'Veze' – a critical social structure in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on connections and relationships. I share my personal experiences as a foreigner navigating this system and reflect on how it contrasts with cultural norms from the United Kingdom. From my early days running a media project in 1998 to m…
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Living in another Culture. In this episode, I share my personal journey of living in Bosnia and Herzegovina for over 22 years. I talk about my fascination with experiencing new cultures and how it contrasts with the experiences of other expats from the UK and the US. Despite being deeply rooted in my British heritage, I have embraced local customs …
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Discover Bosnia: Must-Read Books on Historical Conflict In this episode I recommend four impactful books about the country's tragic conflict in the early 1990’s.Starting with 'Klaonica,' a collection of emotional poems. 'Welcome to Sarajevo' by Michael Nicholson. 'In Harm's Way' by Martin Bell. and 'To End a War' by Richard Holbrooke. These books p…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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In this episode, I share my personal journey and insights on the healthcare system in Bosnia and Herzegovina. My personal experience, includes treatment for a serious ankle injury and a urinary tract infection, both of which I used a mixture of state and private healthcare. I tell you about the improvements in the medical infrastructure over the ye…
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Healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Cumhuriyet'in Yüzleri | Fügen Basmacı | Rakı, içkiler arasında ayrı bir kategori olmayı hak ediyor.
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“Cumhuriyet’in Yüzleri: 100 Yılın Rakı Hafızası” projesi kapsamında, rakının coğrafi işareti kazandırılmasında ve kanunlaştırılmasında ön ayak olan Basmacı ile konuştuk. Tekel’e giriş sürecinden çalıştığı yıllardaki anılarına, TAPDK’nın kuruluşundan monopol piyasasının liberalize edilmesine kadar birçok konuda sohbet ettik.…
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In this episode, (minus the tea), I dive into the journey you might take if you are considering retiring here. This episode was spurred on by a question from our previous video from a follower who lives in Houston, Texas. I look at the various ways you might be able to retire here whether it's through setting up a business, buying property, or gett…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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In this episode, I touch on a myriad of topics, from the warm reception of my previous video to more personal reflections as I enter the 'third act' of my life. I delve into a pressing issue close to my heart: the plight of stray dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Discover the journey of rescuing four abandoned puppies, the challenges in finding shelt…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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If you didn't already know, I am David, a 71-year-old British expat living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I returned to YouTube after a three-month hiatus, to relaunch my channel, sharing my thoughts on aging, my life adventures, and focusing on candid storytelling rather than polished, edited videos.I’m posting these episodes here, 4 days earlier than…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Buying Land in Bosnia and Herzegovina, AC, Hosting Guests and Catching Up
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Tamara and I catch up after a few weeks, discussing life in Čardačani, coping with the recent heatwaves and storms, and looking at our new air conditioning setup. We look back at our trip to Belgrade and about friends visiting from Germany and guests from Slovenia. Theres an update from the garden and our future travel plans to the island of Rab on…
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Buying Land in Bosnia and Herzegovina, AC, Hosting Guests and Catching Up
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Missing the Northern Lights and Life Updates
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Missing the Northern Lights and Life Updates
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Cumhuriyet'in Yüzleri | Turan Tanyer | Karpiç'i bir işletmecilik okulu olarak kabul edebilirsin.
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“Cumhuriyet’in Yüzleri: 100 Yılın Rakı Hafızası” projesi kapsamında, çocukluk yıllarından beri Ankara’nın hafızasında izi olan yazar Turan Tanyer ile konuştuk. Tanyer, efsane Karpiç Lokantası’ndan kentin tanıştırdığı kültür, sanat ve fikir insanı dostlarına, Cumhuriyet’in eğlence tarihine ışık tutan Ankara yıllarından The Beatles ile tanışmasına bi…
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Cumhuriyet'in Yüzleri | Levent Kömür | Rakı ve meyhane toplumu yatay kesen bir yerde duruyor.
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“Cumhuriyet’in Yüzleri: 100 Yılın Rakı Hafızası” projesi kapsamında Tekel’in mirasçısı Mey|Diageo İçki’nin eski Genel Müdürü Levent Kömür ile konuştuk. Kömür, Türkiye’de rakı kültürünün gelişmesinden rakının uluslararası tanınırlığına, anason ve üzüm tarımında benimsenen inovatif yaklaşımlardan Türkiye’deki rakı tüketim pratiklerine dair kişisel de…
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We've had Guests from Germany Stay with Us.
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⏳ The Week ⌛️ We have spent the past 6 days hosting returning guests from the Franconia region of northern Bavaria in Germany.Chris, together with his son Jake, daughter Hannah and her boyfriend Lukas based themselves with us here in the village and took to opportunity to explore Banja Luka, Travnik, the Kozara National park and Jajce.I managed to …
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We've had Guests from Germany Stay with Us.
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Navigating Listener Preferences, Yellowstone Revelations, and Bosnian Delicacies
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Tamara and I have just launched a companion podcast to "An Englishman in the Balkans".The style is very much relaxed and informal. Chatty really. We'd love it if you could find the time to give it a listen and your feedback would be hugely appreciated.Hello, it's episode 7 of Coffee Talk. Today, we're taking you on a delightful journey through our …
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Navigating Listener Preferences, Yellowstone Revelations, and Bosnian Delicacies
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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In this episode Tamara and I talk about Sourdough baking, the different types of yeast used, and our attempts at making sourdough bread and English muffins. We are both really excited about the process and the rewards of making homemade sourdough bread. Here's our sourdough journey! We mentioned Aleksandar Trifunoviċ's Sourdough Instagram account:h…
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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COVID, David's Christmas, and New Year 2024
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In this episode we bring you up to date with our Christmas and New Years experiences, through catching COVID, preparations for David's Christmas, and our plans for Serbian Christmas. Tamara also shares her adventures in sourdough bread making. Find out more on our Substack at: https://anenglishmaninthebalkans.com Leave Your Comments or Questions. P…
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COVID, David's Christmas, and New Year 2024
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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Village Life, Stollen, Uštipci and Canada Experiences
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Coffee Talk Episode 4 - Village Life, Stollen, Uštipci and Canada Experiences. In this episode, Tamara and I discuss an upcoming podcast interview with Sabina Vajrača, a director from Banja Luka who is nominated for an Oscar in the short film category. We also talk about Tamara's experience baking Stollen and our love for this traditional German Ch…
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Village Life, Stollen, Uštipci and Canada Experiences
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Hi, it’s David here, and welcome to another episode of Coffee and Rakija, the podcast where I share my life as an Englishman living in the beautiful and sometimes surprising Balkans. I'll be sharing stories from the perspective of an over 70's guy, living in rural Bosnia and Herzegovina. I'll also explore the stories, culture, and a slice of life f…
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