In this episode of the Life in Bosnia podcast, I talk openly and honestly about something that has been on my mind recently — what it means to live between two countries, between two identities, and sometimes between other people’s opinions.

After a recent visit back to the United Kingdom, I found myself thinking about where I really belong. Am I British? Am I Bosnian? Or am I something in between?

I also talk about the reaction to one of my recent videos, the criticism of living abroad while receiving a UK pension, and why retirement — wherever you choose to live — should be about building the best final chapter of your life that you can.

This episode is very much a stream of consciousness — thoughts about retirement, immigration, identity, healthcare, lifestyle, and why I believe people should live where they feel happiest, not where others think they should live.

If you’ve ever lived abroad, thought about retiring abroad, or wondered what life is really like living in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this episode is for you.

In this relaunch episode of the Life in Bosnia podcast, David reflects on turning 73, restarting his creative projects, and what it really means to live between two countries. After a recent trip back to the UK, he talks about feeling like an “in-betweener” — not fully belonging in Britain anymore, but also not originally from Bosnia, the country he has called home for more than 20 years.

This episode also explains the future of the Life in Bosnia podcast, the YouTube channel, and the return of the Englishman in the Balkans interviews. Expect stories from daily life, travel around Bosnia and Herzegovina, retirement reflections, hiking adventures, culture, food, and honest observations about life in Southeast Europe.

If you have ever wondered what it’s really like to retire abroad, live in Bosnia, or start again later in life, this podcast is for you.