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…
Today was all about sightseeing around town — a soft, overcast sky above, but thankfully no rain in sight. Before arriving, I knew next to nothing about Bosnia’s history, and honestly, I’d never heard anyone say, “I’m off on holiday to Bosnia!” But now I can say — everyone’s missing out! Bosnia is a hidden…
This morning I pedalled out of Gradiška through a thick, misty fog, with 54 kilometres ahead of me and no idea what little adventures the day might hold. The world felt quiet and sleepy — except for the occasional rooster, a few honking geese, and an army of cats that seemed to materialise from nowhere,…