Welcome to Coffee and Rakija

Stories from an Englishman in the Balkans

☕️ Coffee for the conversations.

🥃 Rakija for the stories.

I’m David, an Englishman who’s called Bosnia and Herzegovina home for over two decades. Here on Coffee and Rakija, I share the rhythms of life in this fascinating corner of the world.

This Substack is for those who love:

✅ Travel stories that go beyond the guidebooks

✅ Cultural insights from the heart of Bosnia and Herzegovina

✅ A slower, richer way of seeing life

I write in a one-to-one, conversational style, as if we were sitting together at a café in Banja Luka, watching the world go by.

Expect behind-the-scenes glimpses of life in Bosnia, stories of tradition, food, and people, and the occasional deep dive into local myths, history, and quirks.

You’ll also find my Podcast, where I bring these stories to life in audio form.

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