I really enjoyed my trip around the Balkans on this second part of my Brexitour adventure. Not only did I go to the 4 remaining EU countries that I had never previously visited, but I also took the opportunity to visit other countries that had always intrigued me. Of course many people have asked me which city I liked most. That is difficult to answer. … Continue reading Reflections on the Balkans
So which were the best beers sampled in Part 2 – The Balkans. Here is the summary table. The top-rated beer was the Bratislavsky Leziak from the micro-brewery in downtown Bratislava. It was the first beer on our ‘Bratislava by Beer’ walking tour and was helped by the great environment – and the fact that it was accompanied by a large plate of ribs. Although … Continue reading Beers Ratings Summary (Part 2)
We enjoyed various beers in Sarajevo – although I was a little surprised that many restaurants and cafes didn’t serve alcohol. (Bosnia does have a significant Muslim population). Sarajevska is the local brew – and we tried their two main beers. The lager was very pleasant and served us well on a hot day. 3 stars. However the dark Sarajevska was much more interesting. It … Continue reading Sarajevska
For many of us, of a certain age, Sarajevo evokes memories of the Bosnian war and the long-term seige it suffered between 1992 and 1996. Thousands died and much of the city was destroyed during the bombardment by the Serbian forces. It was longest siege of a capital city in modern times. I vividly remember the regular live TV news reports with bombs and rocket … Continue reading An ordinary street corner
I was never planning to take the direct road from Podgorica to Sarajevo. I wanted to take the longer route down to the Adriatic coast and Dubrovnik. It was well worth it. Those of you who have been there will know how beautiful the coastline is. We drove along the high coastal road looking down on the azure waters full of huge yachts and major … Continue reading Sarajevo, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
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