Life
Psychologist for HEDONIST: We Are All Hedonists - The Question Is Whether We Know It
While some people feel happy only when speeding down the highway in a sports car, for others, pleasure is a glass of wine and a cigar in the quiet of nature, and for yet others, it is a generous meal, favorite music, or simply a sunny day. And each of them is right.
A Mediterranean Stage for Ideas: Why CIM AWARDS 2026 Are Far More Than a Regional Prize
In a world where creativity is measured by the speed of an algorithm, and attention lasts no longer than a single scroll, few events manage to maintain seriousness, credibility, and genuine regional influence. Over the past five years, CIM Forum has steadily built exactly that position - evolving from a professional gathering into a benchmark platform for the creative industries of Southeast Europe.
An Experience That Isn’t Extreme, Yet Changes Your Perspective
There is a moment in every journey that has little to do with the destination itself. It cannot be found on a map, algorithms rarely recommend it, and it seldom appears in photographs. It is the quiet transition between the familiar and the unknown - the instant when we realize we have stepped outside everyday life without effort or risk. Adventure does not always need to be extreme to be meaningful. Sometimes, all it takes is a change of rhythm.
Ida Prester for HEDONIST: Zagreb Is a City for the Day, and Belgrade for the Night
“I think this is the time for each of us to truly explore our own backyard - to look more closely at the beautiful facades of our cities, visit every park, and enjoy nearby forests. Beauty is everywhere around us, wherever we turn. I took my parents to the Botanical Garden in Zagreb; they had never been there before. Incredible - it had never even crossed their minds,” says singer and TV host Ida Prester in an interview for Hedonist magazine, reflecting on the tourism potential of the Balkans.
When the Moment Becomes More Important Than the Photograph
There is a quiet rule we usually recognize only later - the most beautiful moments rarely have a photograph.
Sergej Ćetković for HEDONIST: Exotic destinations mean little if you have no one to share them with
We escaped the scorching Herzegovinian sun in the shade of plane trees. With the very first sip of local Žilavka wine, the conversation began with a singer widely known for performing with genuine emotion and soul. From the very start, it was clear that the celebrated singer-songwriter Sergej Ćetković primarily wishes to promote family values.
The Art of Being Offline: Why Silence Has Become the New Luxury
In a world that never stops talking, silence has quietly become one of the rarest experiences. Notifications arrive faster than thoughts, messages replace conversations, and days often pass without a single moment truly belonging to us.
One Hour of Silence
There are tables for celebration and tables for negotiations. And then there are those third ones - tables for nothing in particular. They require no occasion, no reservation, no plan. It’s enough to sit down, place your phone face down, and order the first drink that comes to mind. Coffee, sparkling water, a glass of wine. It hardly matters.
Željko Sekulić: Where the Conversation with Nature Begins
Modern humans have become increasingly alienated from nature. Having lost the primal connection to the natural world he once lived from and within, man has begun to take it for granted - and today, often no longer knows how to enjoy it. Wherever we go, we encounter waste, cut-down forests, dried riverbeds, and polluted rivers. Fortunately, there are people who fight this devastation of nature with all their strength and with all their hearts.
Half a Century on the Sava
The small boat Grom, moored along the Sava riverbank in Gradiška, has had a single resident for decades. The wear of time, storms, and restless water has left its mark on the vessel, which is both home and place of rest for the most well-known alas (traditional river fisherman) of Gradiška.
Hedonism on the Line: Fly Fishing as a Way of Life
Fly fishing is far more than a simple hobby. For those who truly devote themselves to it, it becomes a way of life - an inner rhythm and a form of personal hedonism measured not by luxury, but by silence, knowledge, and respect for the water.
Why Novak Doesn’t Need Applause
Some athletes grow on applause. And then there are those rare ones who do not depend on it. Novak Djokovic belongs to that second, almost forgotten kind, the kind that no longer seeks validation from the outside because it has long since found balance within.
Gone with the Wind: Has Sport Lost Its Soul?
At the end of the promenade, near Ciglana and Vitanova Bara, right by the large bend where the Danube forms whirlpools capable of spinning the boats of careless fishermen for hours, lies Ledine. It is a meadow where a small-sided football tournament is held every sunny Sunday, and where, every other day, rain or shine, muddy kids from the surrounding alleyways chase a ball day and night.
When Luxury Meets Technology: MAISON de MS and TESLA in Banja Luka
On March 8, Banja Luka becomes a meeting point of contemporary aesthetics, technology, and refined enjoyment. Luxury cosmetics brand MAISON de MS and TESLA are making their first joint appearance in the Republic of Srpska through an event titled “Open Day”, to be held at the Delta Shopping Mall.
Kolja for HEDONIST: Whoever Makes Films for the Oscar Has Lost Their Way in Art
This year’s Oscar nominations brought several records and the expected dominance of two frontrunners, but also a wave of surprises that turned the list of nominees into an event filled with unexpected twists and shocking omissions, particularly in the acting categories and among the Best Picture contenders.
Goran Bogdan for HEDONIST: I Always Travel with a Trunk Full of Books
Although, after graduating from the Faculty of Economics and taking up a position at the Ministry of Finance in 2009, he had a secure professional path ahead of him, he soon realized that acting was his true passion and calling, and went on to enroll in and successfully complete his studies at the Academy of Dramatic Art in Zagreb.
World-Class Music in the Heart of Untouched Nature
One of the most distinctive open-air festivals in this part of Europe, Jelen OK Fest, returns once again to the spectacular setting of Tjentište, deep within Sutjeska National Park. From July 17 to 19, the festival brings three days of outstanding music, a powerful festival atmosphere, and performances by artists shaping both the global and regional music scenes.
Evenings on Screen: The Most-Watched Titles on Netflix and HBO
Streaming platforms continue to shape how we spend our evenings - from series everyone recognizes after the first episode to films that quickly become part of everyday conversation. If you are wondering what is currently drawing the most attention, here is a clear overview of the most-watched titles on Netflix and HBO, along with brief descriptions to help you decide which ones deserve your time.
THE VILLAGE Our Roots and Our Character
Heritage, tradition, nature, an authentic homemade table, enjoyment, and warm hospitality are the first associations with the village—places from which the roots of most people in the mountainous Balkans originate, but also enchanting areas that are becoming increasingly empty with each passing day.
