Hedonism
A Banja Luka Craft Story: The Master Craft Brewery
The Banja Luka - based craft brewery The Master Craft Brewery (MCB) is the only one in Bosnia and Herzegovina that produces beer on-site, in its own taproom. Although craft culture is well established across the region, in Banja Luka and Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is still in its earliest stage of development.
Havana: A City That Slowly Disarms You
In Havana, nothing begins abruptly. The city doesn’t hit you with a spectacle, doesn’t try to win you over at first glance. It gives you time. As if it knows you’ll stay a little longer than you planned anyway. You walk without a clear destination and realize that’s the only right way. Streets are not crossed, they are absorbed.
Where to Escape When Everyone Heads to the Sea
As lines of cars move toward the coast every summer, there is another side of travel that does not involve crowds, noise, or the struggle to find a spot on the beach. Instead, it offers silence, nature, and that rare feeling of having space all to yourself.
Luxury Without Noise: A New Way of Living
In an era when almost everything is shared, photographed, and displayed, true luxury becomes what is not immediately visible. It is not in logos, expensive labels, or the need to impress. Today, style is increasingly recognized through the opposite approach. Through calm, restraint, and confidence in one’s own choices.
Dream Jobs: When a Hobby Becomes a Paycheck
Imagine your job is to travel, taste gourmet food, test luxury hotels, or simply do what you love. It may sound like a fantasy, but these kinds of professions truly exist today. The line between hobbies and careers has never been thinner, and modern lifestyles have opened the door to jobs that once seemed like pure imagination.
Gastronomy Without Rules: Where Sweet Meets Savory
There are flavors we are used to. And then there are those that surprise us from the very first bite. The combination of sweet and savory was once reserved for the bold, but today it is increasingly becoming the rule rather than the exception. Because it is precisely at that line of contrast that the most exciting gastronomic experiences are created. This is no coincidence. It is a play of balance.
Chef Relja Dimitrijević: Truffles Are Gold on the Plate
They grow only underground, they are rare, and difficult to find. Much like gold, reaching them requires real effort - digging, knowledge, and a clear sense of what you are looking for. That is part of their undeniable allure.
From Zagreb to the Region: A Gastro Guide Through “Dobra Mjesta”
In a sea of digital content, where trends and recommendations change daily, a profile has emerged that successfully combines authenticity, passion, and a genuine love for food. That story belongs to Viktor Kuharić, the creator behind the Instagram page “Dobra Mjesta.”
The Oldest Restaurant in the World Is Hidden in the Heart of Salzburg
In the world of gastronomy, many places offer exceptional food. But only a few can offer something more - time. That is exactly the experience provided by St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, a restaurant where meals have been served since as far back as the year 803.
Restaurants with the Most Beautiful Views in the World
There are restaurants you visit for the food. And there are those you visit for the feeling. The latter stay in your memory longer - because every dish comes with a view that lingers. From underwater worlds to mountain peaks and urban skylines, there are places across the planet where gastronomy gains an extra dimension. In them, the setting is not just a backdrop, but an equal part of the experience.
The Soul of a City Is Discovered in Taverns
Serbian poet Đorđe Nešić once told me about his student days in Osijek. The day, he said, would begin with an espresso at “Super,” and continue with a drink at the “IPK” restaurant on the promenade.
Cities That Wake Up in Spring
There are cities that are beautiful at any time of the year. But there are also those that, by some unwritten rule, reveal their true charm in spring. That is when the streets come back to life, parks turn into green oases, and cafés on city squares gain that special energy that makes travels truly memorable.
Gvozden Đurić for HEDONIST: People Often Travel to Confirm the Image They Have of Themselves
Somewhere between the irony of modern life and the human need to preserve the illusion of happiness, the film There Will Be New Summers was born - a witty and emotional story about family, pressure, and togetherness. Director Gvozden Đurić spoke with HEDONIST about how the film came to life, the messages it conveys, and his perspective on contemporary society.
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.
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.
Wine Fine Trebinje: Spring in the Spirit of Wine and Friendship
In the city of sun, stone, and wine, beneath the canopies of century-old plane trees, the symbol of Trebinje, wine, food, and friends will meet once again this spring. The third edition of the Wine Fine Trebinje festival will take place on May 2, confirming the continuity and growth of an event that continues to raise the standards of the regional wine and gastronomy scene.
