In this episode, Nada and Nejra discuss the rising popularity of Balkancore, from Balkan aesthetics to music like Zabranena Muzika and the internet’s growing obsession with Balkan culture. They talk about why Balkan women are among the most represented in STEM fields and dive into some of the craziest Balkan wedding traditions, including shooting guns, burning clothes, and absolute wedding chaos.

And somehow, it always comes back to Tito and Yugoslavia.

#Balkancore #BalkanPodcast #Yugoslavia #Tito #BalkanCulture #Diaspora #BalkanWomen #STEM #BalkanWedding

In this episode, Nada and Nejra reflect on their childhood dreams of hosting talk shows and how that passion still influences them today.

They explore the rich diversity of Balkan dialects, discuss popular Balkan films and Turkish TV shows, and put Nejra’s regional knowledge to the test with a fun quiz. The episode ends with a surprising twist that might just inspire their next travel destination—Plovdiv.

In Episode 5, we’re catching up on everything from the past few weeks, from podcast reflections to life in the Balkans.

We talk about the feedback we’ve received on our first episodes and how it’s shaping our journey so far. Nejra shares her recent experience spending a month in Bosnia, and we get into the feeling of everyday life there. We also discuss Nada’s upcoming jewelry brand and the inspiration behind it.

To top it off, we dive into Balkan food culture, reacting to the TasteAtlas Top 50 pastries list, and the many Balkan favorites that made the cut.

A mix of personal updates, culture, and honest conversation.

In this episode:
Balkan culture, Bosnia, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, food, pastries, and podcast reflections.

Dive into one of our most controversial episodes yet as Nada and Nejra unpack Balkan food culture and the one ingredient that unites the region: Vegeta.

From bold opinions on moussaka to unexpected takes on Croatia, this episode blends humor, cultural insights, and unfiltered conversation about what Balkan cuisine really means today.

Expect hot takes, relatable moments, and a deep dive into the flavors and traditions that define the Balkans.

Episode 3 is a chaotic one (in the best way). Nada and Nejra discuss Fazlija, to people who complain but never actually do anything about it, to the very specific Balkan experience of bringing burek to school instead of sandwiches.

Apologies in advance for being so Balkanic… we can’t help it 🤷‍♀️

Follow us on social media:

Nada on Instagram & TikTok: @rwinada_

Nada’s upcoming jewelry brand: @kaleshjewelry

Nejra’s Balkan travel guide on TikTok and Insta: @theslowbalkans

In this episode, Nada and Nejra dive into what it really means to decenter men, why therapy is still such a taboo in our culture, and if Slovenia is the Germany of the Balkans?

It’s honest, a little controversial, and exactly the kind of conversation we need to be having.

Follow us on social media:

Nada on Instagram & TikTok: @rwinada_

Nada’s upcoming jewelry brand: @kaleshjewelry

Nejra’s Balkan travel guide: @theslowbalkans

We’re Nada and Nejra, two Balkan girls living in the Netherlands, navigating life somewhere between cultures, languages, and identities.

In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, unpack the Sarajevo tram incident, share our go-to coffee orders (because coffee is basically a Balkan personality trait), and attempt the impossible: choosing between ajvar and kajmak.

Expect chaotic Balkan energy, cultural hot takes, diaspora stories, and the kind of conversations that usually happen three hours deep into a kafe.