It started as a picture-perfect morning — blue skies, warm sunshine, and that crisp autumn magic in the air. I think today has to be one of my most enchanting days yet! The scenery was straight out of a postcard — golden leaves, peaceful villages, and a 7 km ride circling the beautiful Pliva Lakes.
Today I woke up feeling surprisingly good — my legs had forgiven me (well, partly) for yesterday’s uphill punishment. So, I decided today would be all about taking it easy: getting a much-needed haircut, doing a bit of people watching, and generally just relaxing. I’ve now plotted a route that should spare me those marathon
I rolled out of Banja Luka at 7:45 a.m., feeling fresh and ready for the 55 km ride south to Mrkonjić Grad. Fast forward to 5 p.m., and there I was—still up on the mountain range, sipping water and thinking, “Only 20 km to go…” The views were worth every uphill push though—autumn colours glowing
Today was all about people-watching and soaking up the local street art. Banja Luka’s murals are on the city’s “must-do” list, so naturally, I wandered through the lanes to check them out. Having spent time in Ajijic, where murals are vivid, story-filled masterpieces that practically speak to you, Bosnia’s versions felt a little more subdued—but
I woke to a crisp but beautiful morning and set off on the 2.5 km walk to the trailhead. Somewhere along the way, I found myself musing, “Bosnia is a Muslim country… so why don’t the ladies wear headscarves?” A little mid-walk Googling (as one does) revealed the answer! While Islam is the largest religion
Now, this one’s for all the cyclists out there! 🚴♀️I’ve noticed that here, cars have a bit of a habit of parking right on the cycle paths — slightly annoying when you’re pedalling happily along and suddenly find yourself playing “dodge the bumper.” But here’s the clever part — they’ve come up with a brilliant