Stories
As-salamu alaikum everyone! My name is Sanela Ovnovic and I am a founder and president of a charity organization “Helping Hearts of Bosnia and Herzegovina” based in Chicago where I also reside. Where I'm From: Originally, I come from the beautiful city of Mostar. Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Favorite Balkan
Where I'm From: Bratunac, Bosnia and Herzegovina Current Hometown: Bowling Green, Kentucky Favorite Balkan Song: Okay so I couldn’t pick just one: "Rodjen Spreman" by Baja and "Je L’ Sarajevo Gdje Je Nekad Bilo" by Dino Merlin are my favorite two songs. Favorite Balkan Dish: My mom makes the best
1. Caffe Tito Ever wanted to grab a kafa with Tito? You can’t do exactly that, but you can get close by going to the Caffe Tito in Sarajevo and reminisce on the good ole’ days. This cafe is dedicated to Yugoslavia’s only leader Josip Broz Tito and celebrates his
Where I’m From: Ključ, Bosnia and Herzegovina Current Hometown: Seattle, Washington Favorite Balkan Song: If I really had to choose, it would be “Kad Sve Ovo Bude Juče” by Dino Merlin. It’s a “sample” (a musical borrowing) of the song “They Don’t Care About Us” by Michael Jackson, but the lyrics