Searching for a “Stone Ball”

stories from bosniaretired life in bosniaEveryday rural lifereflective walks
Written By David Bailey
 

A walk in “Real Time” as Tamara, her friend from Belgrade, and me, search for a “Stone Ball” in the woods near Slatina, in Opština Laktaši.

Today we’re just 6 kilometres away from where we live, near the spa village of Slatina, exploring something a little unusual, the so-called “stone balls” hidden just a few hundred metres off the main road.

One of the things I enjoy most about retirement in Bosnia and Herzegovina is that you don’t have to travel far to find something interesting.

Sometimes it’s just down the road. Simple. Local. Real.

If you enjoy slow living, honest reflections, and a glimpse into everyday life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you’re very welcome here.

Feel free to leave a comment, I read and reply to every single one.

David Bailey

Hello, I’m David, a British-born storyteller, podcaster, and video creator living in rural northern Bosnia and Herzegovina.

For more than two decades, Bosnia has been home. From village walks and quiet mornings to local traditions, unexpected encounters, field recordings, podcasts, and reflective videos, I share stories from a life lived a little off the usual path.

My work is not about glossy travel content or chasing the latest trend. It is about slowing down, noticing the details, and telling honest stories from this part of the Balkans, especially from the perspective of someone in the later chapter of life, still curious, still learning, and still trying to make sense of the world.

David

An Englishman in the Balkans / Retired Life in Bosnia

https://anenglishmaninthebalkans.com
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