Streets of Sarajevo
A visit to Sarajevo was long overdue. My wife lived in the city many years ago, so it was only fitting that we would go there someday. She wanted to introduce me to her close friends and show me around a city that played a big part in her life. However, my introduction to Sarajevo took place long before I was married, and the urge to visit this enigmatic city was always there. I just wasn’t sure how, when, or if it would ever be possible, as there were already many other countries on my bucket list. When I learned that my wife had lived in Sarajevo, I knew my visit was no longer a matter of “if,” but a question of “when.” So in June 2025, we undertook a trip that also included Jajce and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Split and Gradac in Croatia. For my wife, it was a matter of rekindling old connections and memories, while for me, it was all about seeing the Balkan world for myself. We can read about these places and form our opinions, but nothing prepares you for seeing ...
