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…
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…