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The Journey Never Ends, part II

Posted on February 20, 2012 by avdibeg

Several days ago the UNHCR published my column “The Journey Never Ends, part 1“. Here’s the second part. THE JOURNEY NEVER ENDS, PART II From time to time I get asked what I knew about Denmark before coming here. Since … Continue reading →

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The Journey Never Ends, part 1.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by avdibeg

The UNHCR has published my column “The Journey Never Ends, part 1″ a couple days ago”. The link is here. THE JOURNEY NEVER ENDS, PART 1. I was a refugee once. From today’s perspective, as the father of two daughters, … Continue reading →

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On interview with Nihad Hasanović

Posted on December 11, 2008 by avdibeg

I’ve just finished reading one of the most intriguing and thought provoking interviews I have read in a really long time. The subject in question is “An Interview with Nihad Hasanović” done by Jasmin Čaušević. I rarely write about other … Continue reading →

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You are a Bosnian when…

Posted on October 24, 2007 by avdibeg

I found this list somewhere on the Internet (I don’t know where, sorry) You are a Bosnian when: you begin most sentences with “jebi ga” (fuck it). you can not explain what “bolan” means, but you use it all the … Continue reading →

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Things to do before the trip to Bosnia

Posted on June 13, 2007 by avdibeg

Portable DVD player SanDisk MemoryStick Pro Duo 2 GB (for my digital camera) Ordering the red and green card for my car (insurance stuff) Buying Austrian road ticket (vignette) Car repairing/maintanance Buying two pairs of pirate shorts Buying high-factor suncreme … Continue reading →

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Book presentation: Pathétique

Posted on March 28, 2006 by avdibeg

Okay, I know this comes a little late, but better now than never. On March 12, 2006, I had a book presentation of my poetry book “Pathétique”. We were a company of around 27-30 people and apparently everyone had a … Continue reading →

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Pyramid found – in the heart of Bosnia!!

Posted on October 27, 2005 by avdibeg

Near the city of Visoko, 30 km north of Sarajevo, there is a stone pyramid of monumental size, claims the Bosnian archaeologist Semir Osmanagić, who lives and works in the USA. After several months of geological and archaeological research, Mr. … Continue reading →

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What to bring to Bosnia

Posted on June 20, 2005 by avdibeg

My brother, my friend and I will travel to Bosnia this summer. I have not been in my homeland in two years, my brother since 1999 and my friend Bjarke has never been there. So, I hope it will be … Continue reading →

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A happy time

Posted on November 13, 2004 by avdibeg

Today is Ramadan and I drove 100 kilometers in the car together with my wife and daughter in order to visit my parents. Man, it was a good time! We had some great Bosnian food (many different meals) and had … Continue reading →

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