Category archives: Balkan Life

Yebi ga, making Ajvar isn’t just cooking; it’s a full-blown Balkan endurance test, a culinary rite of passage that separates the seasoned survivors from the pepper-picking pretenders. We’re not talking about your grandma’s gentle stew; this is a fiery, smoky, and downright messy ordeal that will test your patience, your…

Mile Kitic’s “Kilo dole, kilo gore” is a fascinating artifact of Balkan pop culture, a song that tries to be an anthem of body positivity but stumbles into the delightful chaos of mixed messages. Let’s dissect this gem, shall we? The Grand Declaration: The song kicks off with an introduction…

“Houston, We Have a Problem!” is a 2016 docufiction film directed by Slovenian filmmaker Žiga Virc. The film delves into the intriguing myth that Yugoslavia secretly developed a space program in the early 1960s, which was subsequently sold to the United States, significantly influencing America’s race to the Moon. By…

🧛‍♂️ If you’re expecting to find Dracula lounging on a velvet throne, sipping blood from a crystal goblet, think again. But if you want to explore one of the most iconic (and slightly overhyped) tourist attractions in Eastern Europe, then Bran Castle in Romania is your go-to destination! Just remember,…

Ah, Buzludzha – the place where aliens and communism seemingly held hands and decided to build the most bizarre monument in Eastern Europe. Built in 1981, this massive concrete UFO-shaped structure was meant to celebrate the greatness of the Bulgarian Communist Party. Spoiler alert: it didn’t age well, just like…

Introduction to Our Series: “Laughing Through the Lyrics” Welcome to our special series where we dive deep into the lyrics of iconic songs from the Balkans and beyond – but with a twist. We’re here to explore the poetic suffering, exaggerated emotions, and melodramatic confessions that only Balkan music can…

The Balkans are known for their passion for football, and when it comes to derbies, this region produces some of the most intense and emotional matches in the world. In the Balkans, fans don’t just love football – they live for it! Let’s take a look at some of the…