

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.

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.

In a time when productivity is measured by hours spent in front of a screen, and pleasure is constantly postponed for the weekend, a vacation, or “someday,” work-life balance has become one of the most frequently used—and most misunderstood—concepts of modern life.

Only those deeply familiar with the local music scene knew that a true guitar virtuoso was living and working in the Republic of Srpska. The rest of the world found out recently, when American magazine Guitar World named Igor Paspalj from Prijedor the Best Electric Guitarist of 2020.

Christmas and New Year holidays bring joy almost instinctively. They arrive regardless of circumstances, reminding us of warmth, togetherness, and small rituals that give meaning to the end of the year. For many, this is a time spent with loved ones, surrounded by the glow of a Christmas tree, the warmth of a Yule log, or the familiar taste of a traditional festive cake.

From the north of Finland to the largest city of the Republic of Srpska, the most famous grandfather in the world has recently arrived! In Banja Luka’s Petar Kočić Park, we came across a sleigh decorated with colorful lights, pulled by two reindeer, and found Santa Claus visiting a nearby kindergarten.

In a world where the days blend together between obligations, deadlines, and routines that leave little room for breathing, a hobby is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Children are encouraged to explore, try, create, and play. Adults, on the other hand, often forget that the same freedom belongs to them too.

In a world that constantly demands speed — faster responses, faster results, faster steps — living slowly has become a luxury. “Slow living” isn’t just a trend to follow; it’s a lifestyle to embrace. It’s the decision to let the day flow gently, with intention, without feeling like time is chasing you.

In a world where we constantly rush — after obligations, deadlines, expectations — it's easy to forget that true pleasure often doesn’t come from big events. Sometimes all it takes is a small ritual, a brief pause, or a tiny moment that makes us smile. Micro hedonism is exactly that: the art of enjoying small moments, every single day.

There are evenings when we crave neither city lights nor fast conversations — just the scent of wood crackling in the fireplace and the rustle of pages turning. With a glass of wine in hand, stories become more intimate, more personal.