Why I Started a Podcast About Bosnia and Herzegovina | One Story at a Time

Why I Started a Podcast About Bosnia and Herzegovina | One Story at a Time

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this country home.

Expect gentle reflections, real places, local voices, field recordings, and stories that go beyond the usual headlines.

Why did I start this podcast?

It's a question I've never really answered, until now.

Twenty episodes into An Englishman in the Balkans, I pause to explain why this podcast exists, why I chose audio over video, and why the stories that matter most are often the quietest ones.

This isn't a travel guide.

It isn't a history lesson.

And it certainly isn't a political programme.

Instead, it's an invitation to explore Bosnia and Herzegovina through everyday conversations, ordinary people, remarkable places and the sounds that make this country feel alive.

In this episode I talk about:

  • Why I began telling stories without first introducing myself
  • Living in Bosnia and Herzegovina for almost 30 years
  • Why I describe myself as an "Inbetweener"
  • The stories that never make the headlines
  • Why I deliberately avoid politics
  • My return to audio after years in broadcasting and YouTube
  • Why podcasts feel more like conversations than performances
  • Why curiosity matters more than certainty

Whether you've been listening since Episode One or you've only just discovered the podcast, thank you for being here.

There are many more stories still waiting to be told.

Before I go, I'd love to hear from you.

If this episode brought back a memory, made you curious about Bosnia and Herzegovina, or simply gave you something to think about, why not send me an Email or WhatsApp voice note?

You might have a question, a story of your own, or just want to say hello.

With your permission, I may even feature your message in a future episode.

LEAVE A VOICE NOTE ON WHATSAPP

The Email address is: david@anenglishmaninthebalkans.com

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Episoder(23)

When Language Becomes Identity

When Language Becomes Identity

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

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Bosnian Superstitions | Promaja, Rituals and the Strange Customs People Still Believe

Bosnian Superstitions | Promaja, Rituals and the Strange Customs People Still Believe

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

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Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe to Visit? An Honest Local Perspective

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe to Visit? An Honest Local Perspective

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

27 Jul 15min

When the River Runs Dry, the Rubbish Remains

When the River Runs Dry, the Rubbish Remains

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

23 Jul 19min

The Sarajevo Haggadah | From Medieval Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Sarajevo Haggadah | From Medieval Spain to Bosnia and Herzegovina

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

22 Jul 34min

Under the Apple Trees | Heat, YouTube and a New Beginning in Bosnia

Under the Apple Trees | Heat, YouTube and a New Beginning in Bosnia

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

18 Jul 14min

Inside the Suny Shelter | Saving Nearly 200 Dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Inside the Suny Shelter | Saving Nearly 200 Dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this countr...

15 Jul 19min

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