EMOTIONAL Day In SERBIA

[@sherrildavis2744]

Thanks Nikola for being hospitable. I never had Serbia on my list of places to go, but now I may have to reconsider.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I’ll tell you right now… reconsider, it was also never on my list but wow I’m glad i added it to the list. This place id truly amazing

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ so far my best plieskavica came from niš lol… i will run the south of Serbia back when i come back… thanks for the support my friend

[@fungitorix]

According to Jo, if you want to try what Serbian barbecue can REALLY be like, then you have to go to the south, to Niš (tavern "Mrak" or "Nišlijska mehana" or any other old Niš restaurant :) Also, "burek" was created in Niš in 1498, so you won't try a better one anywhere in Serbia. :) And, yes - be very welcome to Serbia.

[@fungitorix]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker In the USA, you can eat a pljeskavica or ćevapi in any of the Serbian restaurants, and there are certainly many because there are many Serbs living in the USA.

[@13bh12]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker acutally its not really a bad thing if u didnt try burek this time while visiting Serbia even tho it is one of the most popular foods, because like everything food related the best burek also in the south (Niš)

[@miledamnjanovic8107]

Thank you for visiting Serbia and showing KZbin our good side.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@МаркоБранковић]

It is not disrespectful, you did the right thing. She just wanted to be hospitable to the end.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I love Serbia.. there is no way i can eat for free and not tip… it’s not in me. My mother raised me right

[@milansvideochannel]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker I left Serbia for Canada, but I returned and lived in Belgrade in 2021/2022 before coming back to Canada and I loved the food the most and it's what I miss in Toronto. I enjoyed watching you enjoying the food and being so appreciative. The restaurant is called Staro Užice, which translates to Old Užice, which is a smaller town in SW Serbia, probably the owner's hometown. Of course leaving the tip is a nice gesture and you were quite generous too. The owner probably told the server lady not to take the money from you as he wanted to treat you.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ well I’m sorry to the owner it would have been ignorant of me not to tip i mean let’s be real did you see that spread? 😂 and guess what. I’ll be sure to go back there with the camera off and tip her double 😂😂 i absolutely do not mind she treated me exceptional well. My mother didn’t raise a fool

[@LindaDawkins-ux1vp]

You did the right thing, your mom raised you well. Love your videos.

[@magna866]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Hello, love you, your kindness and your videos. I wanted to explain what happened at the restaurant so you don’t feel confused. In Serbia, it’s part of the culture to show hospitality in very generous ways. When the owner offered your meal for free, it was a sign of respect and kindness. The waitress not taking your tip wasn’t because you did anything wrong - it’s likely she felt it was her way of contributing to the gesture and didn’t want to seem like she was expecting anything after you’d already been treated so kindly. It’s just a cultural thing - sometimes people here genuinely want to show gratitude or hospitality without any strings attached. You were absolutely fine, and I hope you enjoyed the experience!

[@natasamarkovic897]

The largest Serbian population in America is in Chicago. There are Serbian shops and restaurants there.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yep. Guess that’s my next stop… we will see. I use to live in Iowa and Illinois around rock island so i know the weather there now is crap 😂 but let’s see i am a man of mystery 😂😂😂

[@nelsonmartinez882]

Thank you Serbia and Nicola for being so welcoming to Po Jo The Backpacker. ❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Big ups Nikola

[@jasminabogdanovic3999]

There are no bad neighbourhoods in Belgrade. You are safe in Serbia.

[@tamonekinebitan222]

kako da ne

[@skodamann]

mahale

[@vladaradojkovic1843]

Teško da bi se svako složio,ko šta traži to I nadje.Moglo bi se reći da smo Balkanski Meksiko.

[@frog382]

Nama je geto svuda, kriminalci i mafija nisu grupisani.

[@bookinsights1092]

There are no bad neighbourhoods because Serbia is not diverse and is 99.9% white. That is why.

[@BeEncouraged-365]

That's awesome. What a beautiful letter and gesture. Enjoy!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

It meant so much to me!

[@MilosPCK]

You're a good dude. Welcome to Serbia !

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@MilosPCK thank you for having me

[@tamjansan1154]

8:48 You do deserve our love and respect because you are good man !

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you so much i will never go against countries who support me everyone had been so nice to me..the love in Serbia is unreal even when the camera is off people still show love❤️

[@arielle78]

❤️🌻❤️🌻❤️🌻

[@tamjansan1154]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Thank you brother ❤

[@AndyTillman70]

I’m just back from Belgrade had an amazing time❤️ great food beers & rakija & amazing churches ⛪️ Museums & sights the fortress etc the people are so friendly & helpful we went to some amazing bars & restaurants & the public transport is great too 😊vollim te Serbo ❤️I’ve lots of friends there and will most definitely return ❤️ Great vlog as always bro 👊 stay safe 🍻👌

[@tmoore7049]

PoJo that restaurant really treated you well. You're a light!❤❤ Thanks Nikola❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Right? The food was absolutely amazing i am deff going back before i leave Serbia lol

[@tmoore7049]

@PoJoTheBackPacker ❤

[@matthewney7507]

Definitely appreciate all the folks who show you around everywhere you go, but the ones who invite you into their establishments and their homes a special thanks!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

They really showed me a good time!

[@alwaysjolly]

Nice gesture from the restaurant owner in Serbia. Courtesy of eating at his restaurant by invite . I can see you feel like a King Pojo lol 😊 well deserved

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for watching jolly❤️

[@BeEncouraged-365]

Good things come to good people. Continued blessings.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much❤️

[@mikesmith3201]

Absolutely an amazing video ❤️. You are so respectful and positive while you exploring a new country. Great work my friend

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks so much for the kind words 🙏🏽

[@AlexM-t6h]

The dessert were the crepes which we call pancakes. These are not what is called pancakes in the States. I am so glad you packed the food to go. It is sad to waste food. I am so glad you enjoy Serbia, our food and hospitality. A very nice video, I enjoyed it and I was touched with your emotions. For us this is all so normal.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

For me it’s not normal and not many people in my life do things like this for me so when it happens i am very emotional 😂

[@tamjansan1154]

Никола свака част, домаћински си угостио нашег новог пријатеља.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Aww man he did a good job.. i was pleasantly surprised

[@tamjansan1154]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Come back visit us again. Sumer is fun ! You made many friends already.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ yes summer time here sounds fun

[@Betke86]

You learn really fast a couple of serbian Words Brate 😊 god bless you my brother

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I try to learn a few words before i go to a country to show respect and show i am interested. Which i am i wish i could speak fluently but your language is difficult 😂

[@Betke86]

@ nothing but respect my brother 🫡 good Mentality. For me the same. Wherever i go..for example my wife are from Brasil. So i learn portugues too 🤪

[@stefanlukic8968]

You did the right thing with the tip, she didn't want to accept it because you were invited as their guest, it's not disrespectful to tip someone here it's just not like in USA

[@elturko1128]

If ever I’m in Belgrade 100% I’m eating there. Big up to Nicola 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Bro it was all fire not even for the video even the guy next to me said it’s his favorite spot

[@elturko1128]

@ I can see that especially if open 24/7. They gotta be great to be open like that

[@Sasham4]

Thanks!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Wow thank you so much i just saw this 🫡🫡

[@dusanpantic792]

God bless you brother.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

God bless you too 🙏🏼

[@nikolalegend4868]

Thank you for sharing our culture and people with the world and enjoy your stay brother and the biggest Serbian population in America is in Chicago.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

That’s crazy how did they end up in Chicago?

[@vozim]

My gf was touring chicago recently, she does cultural heritige preservations and was visiting all Serbian monuments there. Theres a lot.

[@nelsonmartinez882]

Wow ! Serbian hospitality is awesome ! That restaurant food looks delicious ! Excellent video !!!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you I had a great time!

[@AlexM-t6h]

You asked what to order, and she said, "I already ordered for you".

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Haha thank you for this i was surprised when all the food started coming out 😂

[@maticgordana9288]

Haha she is not bringing you a Menu...she already choosed for you 😂 leave it to mamma or to "keva" in Serbian ❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@maticgordana9288 hahah i realized that after

[@07Velicko]

😂

[@florencechin6509]

Have been off the grid for a while and not caught up yet with this, your latest adventure. So happy you came to this part of the world. Before the wars in this area the whole country was Yugoslavia and was a popular vacation destination because of its obvious beauty, the lovely people and the food. Then I think it was ignored as a holiday fun spot. But Serbia especially has been making a comeback and you are doing a great job highlighting the country!! Hence that magnanimous gesture by the Restaurant Owner. I know a young man who came to America to seek his fortune but went back home to Serbia, he loved it so much! I can see why with watching this episode! Great Job Po'Jo❗️I've gotta go catch up on the missed episodes❗️

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for your support, I'm glad I can help highlight this beautiful country!

[@jovanjovanovic7721]

I noticed your comment over your first video and comments made, people on the internet that give negative comments are always much different from what you see in your travels, and experience real raw connections, which I'd bet you have over your trips. Do not take comments to heart, if they're negative, some of us are just too proud about our country, sometimes in a good way, and a bad way.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for the love and support. ❤️

[@arielle78]

God bless you, dear PoJo! You do deserve all of that, because you are a good man! 🌻 And God bless Nikola for such a beautiful gesture!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you so much!

[@sherrildavis2744]

I am enjoying this series.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much

[@nezya3038]

American brotha , "Rakija Grill" ( Miami ) is the place to go!

[@sanjasalemcreates]

Love your videos! Thanks for showing my people in such a wonderful light. I was born in Serbia but lived in Canada most of my life (now living in Egypt) and I went back home last year for the first time after many many years and saw how much my country has changed (in the best way). It’s nice to see others sharing the same. …and you can’t leave Serbia without trying burek and, make sure to get a Karadjordjeva to eat (try pronouncing that lol) Enjoy and greetings from Egypt 😊

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Big up to Egypt what a change of pace huh lol thanks for the comment

[@sanjasalemcreates]

@ yeah, big change lol But for the best. Hopefully you make it out to Egypt as well. Cheers and enjoy your travels.

[@elturko1128]

Wow very cool of that owner and restaurant . U deserve it though bro. U show places in the good light. Always positive. More will find u and see 🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏼

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Love my brother you already know this

[@alexaa1]

There's not a tipping culture here like in the US, people do tip nevertheless, if someone declines its never to disrespect, i think she was just being humble or it could be since you were invited as their personal guest, talking from personal experience. Love the vids brate

[@bignel0081]

This is dope!

[@MsMiaWallace]

Serbia is amazing. I wish everyone in the US could feel our hospitality and make their own options except the ones portrait in the movies. The whole ex Yugoslavia is amazing in their own way, and the food-best in the world. Hope you're gonna continue enjoying. Have fun brate.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

One of the best countries I’ve visited so far

[@MsMiaWallace]

@PoJoTheBackPacker the only thing you have to know, when you eat Ćevapi...you have to eat it with bun that comes with. If you go to Bosnia, they will be served differently and you have to make a bite with bun, kajmak and onion together. Usually there is NO other vegetables or ajvar served...that's a Bosnian thing. Serbia has amazing Pljeskavica, but Burek(all kinds) and Ćevapi-that Bosnian specialty, with all due respect and i say that as a Serb. 😁

[@golin2013]

Feast for a king. Beautiful country and people. ❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Hospitality is lovely here in Serbia

[@sherrildavis2744]

That was a good amount of food. Man, that was awesome!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I was so full after haha!

[@krastycz1810]

I'm going there in a few weeks and I CAN"T WAIT!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

You’re going to have fun

[@belosevickris3379]

That soup is defitnely something we would make at home; with different types of meat, mostly chicken and veil

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

It’s my favorite i will deff make this back home i just need to find the recipe

[@MinecraftNsports]

Hey Brother! Good to see you enjoying Serbia! I am Serbian and the restaurant you just ate is 3-4 streets away from my home right across the Stadium. I am currently in Chicago working and here we have almost half a million Serbian population. If you ever come here let me know and I will show you the best Serbian places in Chicago! Best wishes, поздрав😄

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

That’s awesome, good to know there’s a big Serbian community in Chicago if i am ever in the area i will for sure reach out

[@Harrietthetraveller]

Goood job bro

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Harrietthetraveller thank you very much my friend

[@rifkybahsoan4199]

Pojo you are so kind and friendlyy we love you❤

[@professort1016]

Hvala Nikola ❤

[@ProFac992]

Hah place is called “Užice” which is also a town/city in the western Serbia… also my birth town. I hope you liked your time spent in Serbia so far and that you will find the time to visit some places other than Belgrade… enjoy your stay😊 As far as the city with most Serbian population in America goes… I believe it is Chicago, we have an old saying here,we say that Chicago is 2nd largest Serbian city after Belgrade.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Wow i wonder if that’s actually true that Chicago has the most after Serbia and i wonder why they all move there… i guess i will have to explore Chicago more

[@Cipipiri]

Currently 50.000 Serbs live in Chicago. In 1970's the number was 300.000. In Toronto, Ontario, Canada live 33000 Serbs which is one third of all serbian population in Canada. By statistics more Serbs live outside Serbia than in Serbia, which is a very scary fact because most will never come back and they are still leaving the country because they think they will live better, but the quality of life in general is incomparable. Maybe we have lower salary, but majority own their home, debt free, and university is available to anyone free of tuition if you pass exam, if you don't pass exam well you can still afford to pay your education and be debt free. In USA and Canada that's impossible.

[@seannikolic8223]

Currently, there are 250000 legal Serbians in the Chicagoland area, plus many many undocumented ones. Btw just moved back form Chicago back to Serbia after 15 years living in Chicago. The reason of so many Serbians in CHI is mainly ......end of 19th and begging of 20th century Serbians are mainly working in Steel plants like Gary IN one...as they didn't need high skills or knowledge of English language. Most of them came from rural Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia and they were not much educated. Second factor is that we Serbians stick together so we can help each other. I'm glad you enjoyed Serbia. Regarding tip....its not all about money ...a simple and sincere "thank you" is (sometimes) "better" than the money.

[@Cipipiri]

@@seannikolic8223 Oficially, by census in 2011. 50.000 Serbs in Chicago and area.

[@seannikolic8223]

@mojjt census.... I never did a census for 15 years, nor many Serbians care about it. Plus census is just for citizens not included temporary citizens with green card. Trust me quarter milion of Serbians in Chicagoland (Chicago plus suburbs including Nortwest Indiana)...just moved out of there. Chicagoland also includes Nort west Indiana with cities such as Gary, Indiana...Crown Point and they are full of Serbians since 19th century. Check documentary of Popovich brothers

[@elturko1128]

Those crepes looked bomb man. I don’t know if it’s not a crepe but what it looked like to me too

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yea the Serbians said this is a crepe i guess lol

[@AlexM-t6h]

Yes, we make that kind of soup and others at home. Sometimes I put some small pieces of bread in it, but some people don't. I don't dip in the soup, but I put the bread inside. You can eat the cevapi how you want - together with ajvar and kajmak and bread, or you can put it all inside the bread and then eat it.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I enjoyed all the food it was so good

[@AlexM-t6h]

You didn't get the ordinary pljeskavica. You got the gurmanska pljeskavica which has additional things inside, so it's heavier than the ordinary pljeskavica. On the top of the pljeskavica is urnebes. You need to try Karadjordjeva Snicla (Karageorge Schnitzel). You will be amazed. The biggest Serbian population in America is in Chicago. Every bakery has burek, Trpkovic bakery is famous for it. If you go to Nis in the south by bus, try burek at Anton and grilled meats...

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Why do all the Serbians go to Chicago lol

[@gerillazack77]

​@@PoJoTheBackPacker​​ cuz of chorus "Iz Čikaga moji, znaš ti dobro koji"(from Chicago my kin, you know well who they are)in song "Kad sam bio mali"(when i was young kid)of BMK(Baja Mali Knindža).😉

[@arielle78]

You are welcome, dear PoJo! Enjoy your stay in Serbia! 🌻 Where you come from the US? Because the biggest serbian community in the States is in Chicago (300.000 Serbs are living there) 😊

[@alexanderjdivic4784]

Metro Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Milwaukee, southeast Ohio all have/had a substantial Serb presence for many generations now, even greater Los Angeles, parts of Arizona and Las Vegas have Serbs these days. Chicago without a doubt though has the greatest number of Serbs and their descendants, definitely 👍

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you! 😃

[@AaronAhava]

I love that you eat with your digits :) That's the way to do it.

[@ShaddoXYZ]

If you have the chance, visit the South Eastern part of Serbia, it's our equivalent of like.... the midwest. But like, downsized.

[@vesnasavanovic4030]

Agreed... come to try the best burek in Serbia, in Nis, you won't regret the trip... so much to see and to experience, come :)

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I had the bet plieskavica so far in niś excuse my spelling lol

[@ShaddoXYZ]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker I bet, tho when it comes to the general opinion, most Serbians view Nis region as the 2nd best spot for it, while Leskovac is THE bbq place. (Personally i never noticed a difference) While Nis is the #1 spot for Burek (Cheese specifically). Speaking of Burek, you visited us a bit too late, but a few years ago there was a shop that sold Burek with all sorts of nutty fillings, like Nutella, and shredded pork and stuff. Also, did you have a chance to experience Texas BBQ Serbian style? We got a few places that do it, it'd be interesting to see a proper American's review on it..... i'm only talking about food but i feel like, usually it's the first thing people tend to focus on,no? Then comes the rest.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ yea i like to do food and tourist things and mix it up a bit. lol i think my next video is…. Just an adventure i found myself on lol. Thank you for all of these recommendations i really appreciate people who take time out of their day to watch my videos and then give me advice. Yall are the best 🫡🇷🇸

[@filipmilosavljevic2192]

Respect brother keep it up,we love you,60k Serbs in Chicago

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Big up yourself my Serbian bro 🫡

[@jackmomcilovic]

You can find a lot of Serbian restaurants in Chicago. There are about 500.000 Serbs living.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for this information my friend

[@gueswhosthis]

Lol, Bruv 😂. I'm still searching for a real pljeskavica in the States. The Ingredients are just not the same. Quality of meat and vegetables is just not the same. I'm sure you noticed how even tomatoes 🍅 are just so flavorful.. Restaurants in Serbia often source their produce locally as well and it's top notch. The type of pork we use the most is from mangulica pigs 🐖. This is considered a native breed. If anyone from NYC watching wants to get a taste of the closest to a real meat experience from Serbia, visit Munćan foods in Astoria (43-09 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103) and get some raw meat there. Another Hotspot for Serbian foods is Chicago, Cleveland, and Saint Louis. Serbs, drop a few locations I don't know about 👍

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

So Serbians are in Astoria ? Don’t tell me this i am in North Carolina even tho i tell people Miami that’s just because i split my time between both states 😂 i will come there and to Chicago yall don’t know me lol i really get around lol

[@gueswhosthis]

@PoJoTheBackPacker If you go to Chicago, let them know. There's a few of us there, about 300 000 to 350 000. 😎 I've been at the Augies Track & Field NCAA regionals back in 2009. Loved the people 👍. You got a church every few blocks 😂

[@Sancez319]

Welcome brother.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for welcoming me

[@NemanyaIam]

I can't believe they invited you here. I have been here many times with my cousin when he visited me in Belgrade. We both like that, please.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@NemanyaIam the owner is a real stand up gentlemen no joke

[@pepejeans000]

Here’s how you can pronounce Užice: 1. “U” as “oo in “boot”. 2. “ži” as “zhee” with soft zh as “s” in measure. 3. “ce” similar to “tseh” with sharp “ts” and silent h. OO-ZHEE-TSEH

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

See this is the comment i was looking for 😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Respect bro 🫡

[@gerillazack77]

​​​@@PoJoTheBackPackerlol bro, we serbs are thrifty nation😉 we use only 5 letters, and while you need 10 in English to pronounce correctly "Užice"😂😂😂! Joking, enjoy bruh in our hospitality! Thank you for debunking bad picture about us because of ugly past!

[@justoneserb]

She wanted to serve you for free without a tip. She wanted to do that for you and that is why she tried to give you money back, but don't worry, you weren't being disrespectful. it was nice of you for giving her cash anyway.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Heck no i gave her a good tip. (I don’t care about money) i want everyone to be happy and i want to respect a country

[@TonyChronicles]

Thank you Nikola

[@nikolag5559]

Come to cerak belgrade its such a nice place you will like it a lot❤

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I will check this place out

[@paintblackcat]

Especially Cerak Vinogradi. Block 23 in New Belgrade and the Belgrade neighborhood of Cerak Vinogradi are part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and they were selected after the exhibit “Towards a Concrete Utopia - Yugoslav Architecture from 1948 to 1980”, as the only buildings not to have an adverse effect on the nature. Love your videos, you're such a great guy! Keep it going! ​@@PoJoTheBackPacker

[@Talk2thahand24]

Aww your so awesome!

[@og_sonic]

Glad you like our food bro 👍🔥

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Anyone would be a fool to not like Serbian food 😂😂😂 there is only ONE cuisine i have not liked while traveling. I won’t mention the country but hey Serbian food is GRADE A

[@og_sonic]

​@@PoJoTheBackPacker If you are still in Serbia i would like to recommend you trying these dishes: Karadjordjeva Snicla, Pecenje, Sarma and Muckalica. All the best bro 😃👍

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ I’ll be back in a few days and I’ll try these my bro. Thank you for the recommendations 🫡

[@Cardan011]

Hahaha she said to him: “ I already ordered everything for you” and he goes : “ Menu, right” 😂 I am surprised she didn’t speak English. If you are ever in Chicago stop by Sandy’s Bakery off West Lawrence for pljeskavica.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Cardan011 😂😂 i picked up on that after lol man it was so good

[@minagligoric8600]

Omg, this is my old hood! I went to the elementary school right next to that restaurant. Prijatno, my friend :)

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

This place was so good haha

[@mstefa007]

They tried to kill you with food! You did a good job eating it all! that wasn't an easy task.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂😂😂

[@VodeniZeka]

If I understood correctly from that letter, that card isn't a souvenir, it's basically a voucher for 15 days so that you can come and eat while you're in Belgrade

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Haha no you are correct.. but for me it’s an item i can take back home and put in my memory box which i have for important things i collect all around the world… but yes you are correct

[@elturko1128]

Crazy mix of cultures. Borek was an ottoman dish. Found all over balkans and Middle East. It’s like what mom makes when she doesn’t have time to cook. I love it and actually had it tonight for dinner :) hotel with cheese. U can make it different. With meat. Spinach. Etc

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Big up to el Turks mom ❤️❤️❤️ respect you my friend it’s all love from my side.. you already know this tho 💪🏽❤️

[@elturko1128]

@ likewise homie 🤙🏼🤙🏼🧡 and thank you bro. Big ups to momma dukes as well 🧡

[@meravigliamia3070]

Hai notato che tutti parlano la tua lingua??? Bellissimo ❤

[@danijelailic4606]

molti di noi amano la lingua italiana e la studiano duramente😊❤ quasi tutti parliamo inglese...

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yes it’s nice i need to try harder at learning Serbian haha

[@meravigliamia3070]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker 😂

[@CoreyForman]

As a zet, I love your videos!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

What is a zet? Thank you for watching

[@KM-uz3wb]

A zet is a son in law

[@ganimed_1376]

This is Serbia tell ur friends in America ! most ppl from west think we are savages! God bless you man!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Honestly before coming here i heard nothing bad

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

And no one told me it was a bad place. But talking to other travelers they have been told that it is a bad place. And after talking to them while being in Serbia everyone had loved it!!

[@plagosus]

Ohh man, I used to eat in that restaurant almost every dan. It used to work 24/7.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Bro it’s so good

[@plagosus]

That soup is a life saver after going out and clubbing. You have it at 5-6 in the morning and go to sleep. As a student it was a life saver. It's cheap and tasty and recovering. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ i love that soup

[@BeEncouraged-365]

You are definitely a foodie. Love your expressions Lol.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

My expressions are very much real unlike Mark weins 😂😂😂 i actually mean it lol i know the camera is on but this is always what i think when i eat the food lol “oh my god” Is always my first line

[@orasisamedom9974]

You bought our hearts from the first moment. Thank you for your kind words about our country. And please come back to Serbia again. Because we have so much to show and give you. Not only in Belgrade. Serbia is the most beautiful country. And we love people like you. Long live BROTHER!!!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you for this wonderful comment i appreciate my Serbian people

[@MamaDukes4684]

What a lovely gift Nikola (sp) ❤❤ glad you enjoyed the food. You got the -itis.😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂 so you know about the “itis” 😂😂😂😂

[@AlexM-t6h]

Bro, there is no bad neighborhood. It might have graffiti but no bad neighborhoods. Nothing will happen to you.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Only if i wear my red star scarf around the partizan area 😂

[@snezmil]

That's great reastoraunt, you are lucky guy, man!

[@carrenosore155]

Hi Po'Jo just watched your videos,i like them,good job 👍🏾. Just subscribed too

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for subscribing, I appreciate it!

[@gzoro8645]

Je palaćinka is a crepe. I usually have it with chocolate spread and plazma keks which is like coockie crumbs, so nice.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Man that sounds good but i like the fruit spread on it lol that peach was hitting different lol

[@borisaleksic8357]

Yes we eating pancakes with different stuff inside but mine favourite is with honye

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Ooo that sounds good

[@bnast6849]

I'm from Novi Sad but I think there are no bad neighborhoods in Belgrade. You could literally walk anywhere in any time of the day or night not fearing you'll get jumped, robbed or something. Although avoiding stupid places at stupid times is always smart, for example the most dangerous places in Serbia are fast food kiosks and bakeries in the middle of the night during weekend when everyone is drunk and hungry. Things can go south fast there!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I walked by a huge brawl mid day next to the Belgrade bus station few weeks ago haha i was not scared and i don’t think i would get mugged here or something and i feel perfectly fine here.

[@dusanpantic792]

The biggest population of Serbians is in the city of Chicago. 🍔🙂I love pljeskavica's and ćevap's.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I wanna reach out to my Serbians in Chicago if you know anybody that can host me please let me know!! I will go to Chicago and make videos

[@dusanpantic792]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker Sorry,I don't know anyone from Chicago. But I trust that you'll find someone very easily.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ thank you i wikl

[@dusanpantic792]

@@PoJoTheBackPacker I would like to visit it, sometime in the future. Chicago looks very very beautiful and nice city. Judging by the KZbin videos. I like it.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@ until you take a wrong turn 😂😂

[@LindaDawkins-ux1vp]

OMG! Food looks delicious and wholesome

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

It was honestly so good!

[@anabogosavljev7924]

Food coma😂😂😂 Watching you while you eat is like watching a favorite movie with someone’s first time😂😂😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

😂😂 more food videos on the way lol

[@tamjansan1154]

We like to dip bread in soup too 😂

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

This is what i do back home too 😂

[@13bh12]

i was hoping he would dip the bread to get the full experience

[@SunnyJJJJ]

PoJo, the largest Serbian diaspora is in Chicagoland, which is where you will find some Serbian restaurants. However, the meat might not taste the same, simply because it is a different soil and the type of production. NYC also has a couple of decent Serbian restaurants.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll check them out when I’m in the area!

[@AlexM-t6h]

The restaurant is pronounced "Staro Uzhitze", the second word can be a bit tough.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I didn’t *

[@soulrunner6658]

Hope you the best

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you very much my friend

[@elturko1128]

In between two clubs in Belgrade. Wow gutsy location :))

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I think he knows a guy who knows a guy if you know what i mean 😂

[@elturko1128]

@ I do :))))))

[@patsygarnett2170]

I enjoy that food with you awesome!

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I know, right? So good.

[@lazarradojevic4464]

I have seen some comments from my fellow Serbians how we are not "that safe at all". Believe me, all that talk comes from children that want to be tough. Funny thing is that 99% of us Serbs were in that mood when growing up... 70% of us became just hardworking people connected to house, and 30% other became criminals, but they will never touch man for nothing. Everywhere you can find some "rotten apples", but generally speaking, you are all safe bro.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@lazarradojevic4464 i feel perfectly fine here i have no issues

[@professort1016]

Yes, veal soup is very famous 🍜

[@rifkybahsoan4199]

Love serbia❤

[@Natashamary-ph4ue]

Wow lovely will be in serbia soon hope to see you

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

@@Natashamary-ph4ue you will have a blast

[@amysimonsen4519]

The way my Serbian husband taught me to eat Cevapi is to open the Circle Bread, lepina, spread the kajmak inside, add some onion, and cevapi and eat it like a pita sandwich.

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I love how every family has their own little variations on cevapi

[@Invest4Cashflow]

I love this soup 🍜

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Oh man it’s my favorite i will forever love this soup!!

[@elturko1128]

Bro I’ve never seen u eat so much u get the food coma u were getting at end eating those crepes :)))))

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

I had to literally chug water just to put the food down lmao

[@jasminafuehrer]

Omg that Are the best “old “burgers from Belgrade!!!I go every time to eat there when Iam back in town ..❤❤❤❤Hope for lots of fun and beautiful memories for you in my hometown in my country of Serbia.

[@vojemete]

24:00 - exact moment that stomach informed the brain. :D TIMBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER Don't worry, it happens quite often here. Food coma it is, you guessed it right. ;)

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Yo for real haha

[@milosvitin]

Bon appetite PoJo

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you so much

[@22kapiten]

Just love from Serbia my man!

[@NicolasDudic-ph4kd]

Good mornig Stbija 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 🇷🇸 Thank you very much Amazing vidéo!!👌👍

[@PoJoTheBackPacker]

Thank you my bro