I watched as they comforted each other, their unashamed sobs echoing throughout the sparse interior, their hands reaching out to the black and white photograph of a weathered-looking man. What was I doing here? I backed away from the display and turned, finding myself face to face with devastating images from the day that made … Continue reading »
So, I’m kind of ecstatic about this…. I was named runner up in National Geographic Traveller’s Young Travel Writer competition with my piece on the Srebrenica-Potocari memorial site in Bosnia. The competition was for 18-23 year olds, and the brief was to submit a 400-500 word piece on your most inspirational travel experience. I have … Continue reading »
Before travelling to Bosnia last year, I was slightly concerned. Shrouded with bad press and warned off by my worried relatives, it was clear that it didn’t have such a good reputation. I perservered anyway and am so glad I did as it is probably my favourite country I have been to so far. I … Continue reading »
The bridge where Franz Ferdinand was assassinated features in today’s PotD Continue reading »
This artistic photograph shows the famous bridge in Mostar, Bosnia. During the summer, brave visitors have the opportunity to jump off the bridge into the sparkling blue water below. The other side of the bridge hides a selection of cute, winding, cobbled alleyways offering various trinkets for tourists. Pick up some handmade Bosnian earrings (cheap!) and enjoy a hearty meal … Continue reading »
