I've been looking at properties in Bosnia Herzegovina and also in Serbia. I'm wondering why you chose republika srpska over the federation of BiH, is there much of a difference? Did you also think about Serbia? I'm looking at Serbia but I haven't had much success yet in getting replies from agents or individuals that I've emailed about their properties 😆 I've had a bit better response from agents in Bosnia Herzegovina though. Regards David
Also, you say below that power cuts are frustrating. From what I understand, you live quite a bit outside the city center--are there just as many power cuts in the city center? What about the internet? If your home internet is cut with the electricity, can you hot spot your laptop on your phone?
I was just looking at Pimsleur to see about lessons in Serbian and was shocked to only find Croatian. So, are the languages close enough that it wouldn't make a difference?
Hi David, How are local authorities enabling people to do their bit for the environment. Can you recycle your waste? Andy do you see people reducing plastic use or generating their own electricity?
David not a question but more of a thank you. Yours and by that I mean yours a Tamara remind me of the good times I had in BIH. It is the people that make the country and I agree with your sentiment that the younger generation are questioning the direction they are going in. Your VLOG and BLOG gives many a useful insight into the customs and traditions of the people not just one but all. Stay safe and Stay healthy above all keep publishing it is a joy to read
Marko, who follows on Instagram, left this comment "What was the hardest adjustment you had to make when moving here".
Marko, I think it was adjusting to the culture of very close families and that "family" dominates almost everything. Something I had fought against all my life. I value personal independence. I can handle that now, although find it frustrating as anything.
What are your feelings of "belonging" and cultural identity as someone who lives in a foreign country and has admitted to not "feeling the vibe" of the country of your birth at the moment?
I've been looking at properties in Bosnia Herzegovina and also in Serbia. I'm wondering why you chose republika srpska over the federation of BiH, is there much of a difference? Did you also think about Serbia? I'm looking at Serbia but I haven't had much success yet in getting replies from agents or individuals that I've emailed about their properties 😆 I've had a bit better response from agents in Bosnia Herzegovina though. Regards David
Oh, sorry, just saw it said one question per person... Argggg....
Also, you say below that power cuts are frustrating. From what I understand, you live quite a bit outside the city center--are there just as many power cuts in the city center? What about the internet? If your home internet is cut with the electricity, can you hot spot your laptop on your phone?
I was just looking at Pimsleur to see about lessons in Serbian and was shocked to only find Croatian. So, are the languages close enough that it wouldn't make a difference?
Hi David, How are local authorities enabling people to do their bit for the environment. Can you recycle your waste? Andy do you see people reducing plastic use or generating their own electricity?
David not a question but more of a thank you. Yours and by that I mean yours a Tamara remind me of the good times I had in BIH. It is the people that make the country and I agree with your sentiment that the younger generation are questioning the direction they are going in. Your VLOG and BLOG gives many a useful insight into the customs and traditions of the people not just one but all. Stay safe and Stay healthy above all keep publishing it is a joy to read
Marko, who follows on Instagram, left this comment "What was the hardest adjustment you had to make when moving here".
Marko, I think it was adjusting to the culture of very close families and that "family" dominates almost everything. Something I had fought against all my life. I value personal independence. I can handle that now, although find it frustrating as anything.
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There seem to be three official languages…how does this work in practice? Are you fluent in all of them? Thanks David
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