Bucket List Ride - Mostar to Sarajevo - P2T EP14

The14th installment of my 5000 mile solo road trip to the Balkans on board the mighty BMW R1250 GS Adventure.
In this episode, make a big leap in mood and experience the most incredible ride to Sarajevo.
Permission to Torque is a Mental Health movement set up to show others that you "get it" by displaying a discrete symbol for others to take comfort in. Its not about sitting around in a circle feeling sorry for yourself, its about shared experience and getting out there to find out what makes us happy - this is the aim of my trip and why I am sharing it on KZbin, the good days and the inevitable bad ones too.
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[@wakaastudio]

Absolutely superb.. Our time in Bosnia was truly unforgettable! What an extraordinary country it is. Thanks to our exceptional tour guide Vekas from Bosnian Tours, our experience was exceptionally memorable. He tailored the tour to our preferences, and his commitment ensured that we made the most of our visit and the country. It's not often that you come across guides in Bosnia who are so dedicated. We managed to visit around 15 different locations in such a short span of time. If you're considering your next vacation, I strongly urge you to think about exploring Bosnia.

[@stefanhenneken5415]

I was in Bosnia last July and I fell in love with that country immediately. I visited in Sarajevo, Blagaj Tekija, Mostar, Sarajevo and Kozarac. Sadly you didn't have more time to enjoy Sarajevo. This July I am planning to visit in Neum, Jajce, Visoko and again in Sarajevo after my quick visit in Izmit, Turkey. It's still about 20 years to my retirement so things can still change but at the moment Bosnia somewhere near or in Sarajevo will be where I will live. Volim Bosnia I Sarajevo 🇫🇮💖🇧🇦

[@BikingWithCraig]

Unless we go looking for ourselves, all we know is what we’re told. And it turns out we get told a lot of lies 😞

[@hardcorehobbit]

Really enjoying the series Baron! Thank you for making it for us.

[@BaronVonGrumble]

Glad you are enjoying it Jonathan, just need to crack on and finish it now so i can make other content lol!

[@sloht4061]

@@BaronVonGrumble Take your time. it's well worth the wait. Hope you're good man and, if you're still going through the same stuff, still pushing through a living as best you're able to

[@hardcorehobbit]

@@BaronVonGrumble I am, the stories make me smile and you've found a really beautiful place to visit. It is a shame more people don't know or have a bad opinion.

[@wobblysauce]

Yep, take your time and enjoy life

[@Crsf84]

@@BaronVonGrumble yes please crack on, It’s dragging out like that last conversation with a soon to be ex. Awesome content 👌🍻

[@eddie9232]

Man I can't explain how happy it makes me to hear someone say "I believed Bosnia is just poverty, crime, hatred, violence etc". I live in Bosnia and it happens quite often that tourists say how it's so lovely and they just knew that it would be amazing but get surprised when they find out we have basic human rights and facilities for normal lifestyle. Hate that hypocritical bullshit. Loved the video fam, keep it up

[@Mr.oatmeal]

2:42 even i was watching and thought fuking hel🤣

[@ccacepeda]

Lol same 😂

[@VelezBiH]

As a Bosnian i am very happy that you have enjoyed your stay and our country. I hope you will find the time to come and visit Bosnia again. There is lots more to see and experience. Good luck!

[@olutobii]

Was in Bosnia last year, absolutely second the fact that it's an amazing country with great people who have nothing but love in their hearts

[@nillagaming3021]

Honestly this video put a smile on my face. Very happy to see that other people can enjoy my country just as much as I can

[@jerrib2922]

This video reminds me of the time when i watched ur videos as a teenager before i could afford my first bike and it really fills me with nostalgia. Im happy ur back to uploading Baron. Double bloody decker and greetings from Slovenia

[@hulkhatepunybanner]

*To the bird at **00:58**, alls I can say is "NWICE."* And a thumbs up.

[@vahidcausevic]

Hello, Mr. Baron, I am glad that you came to the Balkans and that you are enjoying the parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. I was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992. in the city of Tuzla and I love that you filmed the series your way from Great Britain to the Balkans. I love your videos, I hope we will meet and hang out in the future I wish you a safe journey home and clear roads 🤗

[@benjibradshaw69]

After watching this, I plan on coming on my motorcycle one day. Beautiful country.

[@samuelgillard2196]

​@@benjibradshaw69 Just make sure you give it a good wipe down afterwards

[@kolanexus]

Happy that you visited! I am from Sarajevo, but currently living in Germany. Unfortunately been a witness of the war and siege, (was 10yrs old when shit started). If you are coming to north Germany, reach out and I can tell you how it was there during the war. Awesome videos and great content!! Thanks for sharing! Ride safe and stay safe!

[@stevenbond1410]

I think this is the best series I've ever watched on any screen honest entertainment i can completely relate too , excellent stuff !!

[@julianperry5141]

That intro music soundtrack is gold...that's damn good taste, great series Baron.

[@amkara_5456]

As someone wjo lives in Sarajevo and Travels all over Bosnia,i must say that even this day I still get amazed as I drive beside the River Neretva...I remember me and my buddies when we all turned 18 and started driving,we all worked one entire week,and then at the ned we would get in a car and drive Down to Mostar or if we really had Money Neum and see the sea...It was our favourite road to drive on,no police,beautiful and calm and not all that far away...It was just perfect for a Adeventure for some 18 year old boys who just wanted some fun.

[@JC_303]

When I was in Mostar a local girl asked me what my first thought was when I think of Bosnia, I said Edin Dzeko (footballer) and the smile on her face was amazing, she said it was the first time she heard an answer that wasnt war related. I will never forget that smile.

[@bubbajigglestv]

The 1st minute of this has me in stitches! great commentary!

[@ReclusiveDuck]

Even after a war Sarajevo still looks a lot nicer than most of London.

[@MV-vv7sg]

Brilliant to have you back. Take your time with the edits there’s no rush. We enjoy them all the same, if not more.

[@marknewman1317]

Oh the joy

[@n3ssaya972]

Please tell me that you've stopped in Jablanica to have some lamb. Your sick humor amuses me a lot. Greetings from a Bosnian from Bavaria!

[@12ervan]

Him saying Bascarsija had me rolling lol

[@NeoDK]

Aright Chris, great content; once in a lifetime experience, appreciate it to its full extent. You got me into motorcycling and was the reason I got my license from watching ride the Alps. That’s extended into me getting my mate into it too so thanks. Hope you keep your content coming for a long time.

[@BadDirtRider]

Wife is Bosnian, she came to the states after the war because it left nothing in its wake. Her parents are finally moving back to Bosnia after being in the states since 96. They leave this Friday (may 5th 2023) I show her and her parents these videos, they love ‘em lol. ⚡️

[@TheBiggerrich]

Such a great series! Bosnia looks amazing

[@Brumiebiker]

Loving the series, what an awesome place Bosnia is, thanks for sharing your journey with us, as tough as it was you are an inspiration to show what you can do even in your darkest time, Thank Barron “Kia Kaha”

[@petergibbs6993]

Baron - this series is honestly fantastic mate 👍 Thanks

[@EpohDerf]

We have some incredible friends who escaped Bosnia at just the right time. Gordana, Dobrivoy and Dee. Peaceful, quiet, loving, friendly, amazing cooks and always so bloody happy to see us. Cheers, Baron!

[@senri72]

HI Chris I'm originally from Bosnia but now I live in Manchester. After watching you ride through Bosnia and hear your comment, I'd like to say thank you. Bosnia is a wonderful country but media paints the picture as if it’s still a war zone. I'm planning to purchase another bike soon, so if you visit Manchester let me know and we can grab a coffee. All the best and safe riding🏍️🏍️

[@johnfitzgerald4274]

Thank you.

[@eldinbravo1976]

Respect. I am glad that you enjoyed passing through a small part of Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the next time you pass through Sarajevo, you must stay at least 5-6 days so that we can have a nice ride through Bosnia and Herzegovina and see many, many more beautiful and rich places. You and all good people, especially bijers, are very welcome here and I am also at your disposal as a good host

[@Cowelly84]

I absolutely love this series. It makes me want to jump on my bike and go explore!

[@tp8150]

Stay focused on the road bro. I understand and feel the sacrifice with you.

[@Wattsy94]

Chris, I’ve been watching you since 2016, all of the London commutes, the gsxr green laning, the blood cock story, the pedestrian calling you a prick, all of them. Just bought another bike after a 5 year break and I’m loving this tour you’ve documented. I met you at Donington last year and I’m glad to see you still pressing on. I’m not too far from you, in Bournemouth, so I hope to see you out and about on the bike. Not poole quay because I know you don’t like crowds! (I was in that video)

[@stonemonkey1985]

These videos are definitely inspirational, showing all aspects of the trip is fantastic, most people would only show the good stuff like most social media. Going and doing a trip like this on your own despite not feeling 100% is amazing. I’m not sure I could do it. Keep at it and keep making these videos, keep raising awareness for mens mental health please. Absolute hero. ❤

[@perrancater3495]

I leave on my first Europe trip on Thursday. You are a massive inspiration to me. Been watching you for years. The commute to London must have been soul destroying and I’m glad you found this passion for vlogging from that. Thank for everything you do. Makes my day when I have a video of yours to watch.

[@MrTbirkett]

Looks dreadful! 🤣 - Thanks for sharing 😀 - definitely adding it to my bucket list.

[@jamie3731]

That road with the river running alongside! It looked up there on the list of great roads. Thank you for this series and all the work that goes into it, it is hugely enjoyed and appreciated. Being able to zone out and enjoy the journey with you is massively relaxing 👍🏻👊🏻

[@Smudgedoodle1978]

Pmsl…….oh Chris, you crack me up………”peace, love, war……a loving grandma cradling their grandchild……war is a terrible thing ☹️……….mk2 golf!!!……😂

[@r1chc4ss]

Mega. What a beauts of a ride!🤘🏻

[@mgraham1996]

Nice one. Amazing trip, enjoying the vlogs👍🏻

[@jpg6482]

I zoned out of 44 teeth a bit recently but really enjoying this series. Reminds me of the Baron days and green laning on a sports bike chatting bars

[@AmbrosiasRideOuts]

We were there in the 80's. I can smell that heat and air right now through the screen, memories just came flooding back. I want to go there again. Great video as usual. 😎

[@joshuaroark6698]

Best one so far, mate. Great job!

[@krishampton7060]

Enjoying the series, has definitely been an inspiration to watch. 👍🏻

[@flatscreenstevie124]

Brilliant series Chris. Great viewing.

[@kawasakizx6r813]

Hi Chris. Thanks for sharing this personal journey. I think in life its not just love we look for its happiness which can be found in many different places. Your joy and excitement about just riding round a few corners is why biking is a life saver. It reminded me of 5 years ago, when i got back into bikes and remember just screaming with joy and i couldnt stop laughing. Thanks again for bringing a smile to our faces. Tim

[@Unclefacts]

perfect example of "be nice to people, you have no idea what they're struggling with". thanks for taking me along for the ride Baron, it's been epic.

[@KH-rb1sg]

Thank you very much for this fantastic series, Chris!! You definitely came across some stunning scenery.

[@ligcmp]

Awesome Chris! Thanks for sharing your journey with us!

[@Dannyner6]

what a place! beautiful. now i want to go.. :)

[@mikeysmall88]

Perfect… just what I needed to watch while cooking dinner 😉

[@peterhobbs7609]

What an epic trip, that scenery just wow, crackin episode that Baron

[@beans4491]

Hi Baron, wow thats a fantastic achievement rocking up in Sarajevo. The roads and people are what we look for on our travels, loved this video.

[@worksopexile]

Enjoyed seeing you enjoying yourself mate, thanks for that.

[@miljanVD]

I'm so glad you went on that route, one of the best places I have been, those rivers and mountains are amazing! Thanks for the series, can't wait to see where you've been in my homeland Serbia!

[@johnsumser9743]

A beautiful ride in this video! Thanks for sharing. You seem to be doing well and you should know that makes a lot of people happy.

[@derekgrant9289]

Fantastic....as always.... keep em coming baron 😂

[@irisgardener4141]

Great having some good old BvG! Might have to watch this back again: I was working away and just listening but I think I've missed some beautiful scenery. Keep 'em coming 🙂!

[@FuryMotoWorks]

Brilliant. Thank you for showing the awesome landscape. A great dialogue too. You deserve an award for this one 👍

[@gtr-travelsuk]

What an adventure ✨️ don't give up Baron. We are all with you 🏍💨💙

[@xl447]

Thanks Chris for these absolutely inspiring vids. Hard to put into words how much confidence and encouragement it's given me for touring. This needs to be an annual series. Cheers.

[@dankorolyk5917]

Brilliant countryside,great to see you back on track mate.

[@BeinginMotion]

Great series - best ep so far I fink - I really felt the giggle on the road to Sarajevo. Those moments when all you can do is giggle.... Peak motorcycling!

[@shuttlefish59]

Blimey the was quite brave and adventurous. Glad to see you happier.

[@Blackhart50]

G, day what a great video love it great country side beautiful places can't wait for next video.🤟

[@chrispawlak14]

Waxing poetic my friend. What a life changing trip. Self discovery, beautiful scenery, thanks for struggling through for us . We all just want to be loved and loved , just like you said. Truly the whole point of motorcycling. Well done . Enjoy the great days so you can have a place to go when the days are shit . Love ya bud . Pawlak

[@goodday126]

This is one of your best ever vlogs.

[@cheynesaxby695]

looks amazing bucket list

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

What a superb series Chris, I’m a fan of Bosnia having served there as a young squaddie, I’m a bout to embark on another trip there early May 23, you really do give the place credit where credit is due, and also pass on to folk that it is a really beautiful peaceful place… your a great influencer to us all, Thank you

[@paulfastbikes361]

Nice editing 👌 super looking countryside very enjoyable

[@cobi07]

I really enjoyed watching this. Cheers Sue

[@bingwalker5024]

Absolutely superb ✊✊💪😎

[@kevr1148]

Cracking stuff 👍 The scenery on some of these roads has been simply breath taking...must be difficult to concentrate on your riding when you come across some of those views.

[@ianjames3078]

Fanbloodytastic!

[@JConTwoWheels]

Chris loved the series stumbled across it yesterday and watched 14 episodes back to back 👌 Looking forward to my Euro Tour in September 👍 Keep up the great content

[@BeanieBiker_AutisticRider]

Thanks Chris for this, listening to your whoops and cheers and hearing the joy was good, Bosnia looks like an incredible country for motorcycling

[@paulvanhout9695]

Thanks! Not much but enjoy the ride and dialogue👍

[@SteveLawrance]

Good on ya for keeping your mind in the sweet spot…

[@howardrathbone2120]

We toured Yugoslavia before the war on my Kawasaki Z1000R ELR, it was fantastic we spent £27 in 4 days on food fuel and accommodation! Plitvice national parks were lovely

[@Casey87_]

Bit late watching this one, but I love seeing your mood lift. I think once the blimping 👀 is back, so is BVG. Thanks for making/vlogging this epic trip 🙌

[@robertnewman477]

Great Video's Chris. I've always loved your unfiltered honesty. Really enjoying the series. It should be called permission to torque and mk2 golf spotting ❤ big love to you buddy

[@gerbilbusstop]

14:46 Golf trifecta

[@WolfyFam]

Hey Baron. Thank you for these vids pal. You’ve inspired me to do a mental health series too. 👏🤜

[@adamwilson577]

Great to hear you laugh on the twisties, those roads and views are amazing. Wish I had the confidence to clear off and just escape for a few weeks into Europe. Great episode Biggie B Grumble

[@Donkeys_Adventure]

Epic and them roads n views ain’t half bad either 👍🏍️

[@metalmowytone]

Really enjoying some BVG action again. Glad to have it penetrating my eyeballs

[@ninja12lawbreaker]

Well Jell. I love those roads down the dalmatian coast. Split is a port town so hence silly prices. Us and the Germans paid for those fantastic scenic roads. You seem a lot less Grumbly Chris. The scenery is great in every way

[@tcrides2137]

Ride Safe man, I wish I could still do big road trips on bikes. Me and my dad rode bmw's when I was younger. I miss doing that, good times!

[@billmoeller8897]

Looked like a great road along the river. Would have liked to see a little more of old Sarajevo where you parked your bike. Looks like a nice place to spend a few hours. Another great video. Keep them coming.

[@igorskoro4624]

It's bas carsija old part of town.

[@miralemavdic9329]

welcome to Bosnia and Herzegovina, very nice video and I hope you enjoyed the ride and of course the food that Bosnia and Herzegovina offers 🙂

[@TheAndipr]

Beautifullll

[@meepmeep634]

What lovely roads! Better than the sh1tty ones I rode on today. You sound on a different level this episode; not surprised with scenery like that.

[@tiborpandza8530]

I just did this exact route but in reverse and in a car last August, it was wonderful!

[@catnamestaken]

Cool

[@churchofbrap876]

The "Oh Jesus god" at 0:56 was my favorite part 😂

[@Baza765]

Top vid Baron,awesome roads and scenery,i think Henry Cole was a reporter in Sarajevo when the war was on,,,,,but then again that could be bollox ;-) Ride Safe Mr B \m/

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi Chris, another brilliant vlog. What a fantastic treat to eat my Chinese while watching your content. when you do the final vlog of this series. would it be possible to show a map of where you went? Definitely one trip to consider.

[@GarryMcGovern]

Gutted you didn't spend a bit more time in Sarajevo, fantastic city. I went other direction to you back in July 21 (I had a marathon in Croatia, so flew to Zagreb, then drove rental car to Ljubljana in Slovenia, down to Plitvice in Croatia again which is where marathon was, over to Sarajevo, a day to Srebenica, before driving down to Mostar, Podgorica in Montenegro, Tirana in Albania, then back up and home via Dubrovnik: Sarajevo is one of my favourite cities visited - loved it. Coincidentally, I had ran Belgrade Marathon a month previous, and took rental car down to Skopje in N. Macedonia, before spending a few days in Kosovo....... now THAT was a destination (Mitrovice was entertaining!). Only downside was doing it all in a rental car instead of a bike, but I was over to run, so will have to leave the bike tour for another year, as the roads WERE amazing!

[@cikenciken]

There are many Mk2 Golfs because in Sarajevo there was a factory which produced them before the war.