Sitting cosy on the bus to Mostar, I couldn’t help but feel pretty pleased with my decision to take a seat rather than the saddle today. The road outside was a lively mix of trucks, buses, and cars all jostling for space — chaos I was quite happy to watch from the comfort of my
Today greeted me with beautiful clear skies and sunshine — the kind that makes you want to jump on the bike before the roads wake up. The morning started with plenty of downhill, a few flats, and just a couple of gentle climbs. Within 30 minutes, I’d already clocked 7 km and decided that definitely
Today felt like a celebration of Bosnian gentlemen — in all their curious, kind, and quietly heroic ways. I started the morning in the lovely little town of Donji Vakuf, enjoying a breakfast that could’ve easily doubled as lunch (and maybe dinner too). Let’s just say I drew the line at the ice-cream-scoop of butter
A Quiet Sadness in the Mountains Today, as I was cycling through the Kupres mountains, I watched around a dozen rangers with rifles and several dogs making their way up the slopes. I couldn’t help but wonder if this was part of the ongoing struggle Bosnia faces with its stray dog population — a heartbreaking
Last night while plotting my route for today, my navigation app decided to — flashing warnings like “some parts of this route may not be rideable.” Hmm… encouraging start! But, as always, curiosity (and optimism) won. Leaving Jajce, I followed my Komoot navigation only to be stopped by two friendly security guards who, quite rightly,
Today was filled with pure joy — one of those days that makes you smile for no particular reason. I was up early, eager to explore Jajce’s highlights: the fortress, catacombs, and the famous waterfalls that make this little town such a gem. After my mini adventure, I settled into a late breakfast, soaking up