Note from the Author: I am happy to share that I am opening a new chapter for this blog. Starting today, I will be publishing a curated selection of my most significant articles in English. Every Wednesday, I invite you to join me as I revisit the trails, history, and hidden corners of the world I have explored. Whether you are a long-time follower or a new visitor from abroad, welcome to my journey.
Welcome to My Blog
My name is Braco Babić. I live in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina—a land blessed with a profound cultural heritage and immense natural beauty. Centuries of cultural diversity have made my country one of the most fascinating places in Southeastern Europe.
I believe you will be particularly moved by our mountains, which offer the perfect landscape for hiking and trekking. Here, you can immerse yourself in nearly untouched wilderness and stunning vistas at every turn. I always encourage travelers to visit our remote mountain villages to taste our traditional food and experience our local customs. You will find that our highlanders are hearty, hospitable people who will welcome you in the best way possible.
I am a mountain and tour guide with years of experience leading large groups. Above all, I am a passionate lover of nature and I spend as much time as possible among the peaks and lakes. Through this blog, I want to bring you closer to the beauty of the mountains where I have spent the greater part of my life.
As an active mountaineer, I have reached many summits both at home and abroad. Among my most cherished experiences, I would highlight my participation in Himalayan expeditions to Mera Peak and Island Peak. The travelogues and articles I publish here are illustrated with my own photography. I hope you will enjoy reading them and perhaps learn something new about the mountains and the natural world. If you enjoy my blog, please share it with your friends. Let us spread the love for nature and for our planet together.
More about me…
I live in a land blessed with a profound cultural heritage and immense natural beauty. For me, the mountains have always been more than just scenery; they have been my life’s work and my greatest passion.
I am a mountain guide, tour guide, nature park warden, trail marking instructor, and publicist. I have been an active member of the mountaineering community since 1970 and was one of the key initiators and founders of the Mountain Guide Service in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Over the decades, I have been honored to serve in several leadership roles, including:
- President of the Mountain Guide Commission (Mountaineering Association of BiH, 2005–2006).
- President of the Mountain Guide Commission (Sarajevo Canton, 2007–2008).
- President of the Commission for Mountain Trails (Mountaineering Association of the Federation of BiH, 2015–2018).
As an active mountaineer, I have stood upon summits across the Balkans, Europe, Africa, and Asia. My most cherished memories include successful Himalayan expeditions to Mera Peak (2009) and Island Peak (2013). Beyond climbing, I have dedicated myself to the “manual labor” of love for our mountains—marking trails and transversals so that others may find their way safely. I have led countless groups to peaks above 2,000 meters in both the blooming summer and the challenging winter months.
When I am not on a trail, I am dedicated to documenting the mountains. I am an author, editor, and consultant for numerous books and projects aimed at promoting the natural beauty of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For my contributions, I was humbled to receive the “Golden Badge of the Association” in 2009. More recently, in 2025, I was honored with the “Lifetime Achievement Award – Honorary Member of the Association,” the highest recognition for a lifetime of dedication to the mountaineering community.
I am also a lover of photography; when I am in nature, my camera is as essential as my boots. I invite you to explore my travelogues and stories here, and I hope they inspire you to protect and love our planet.
You can also follow my journey and view my latest photos and videos on: Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Greetings, and enjoy reading the blog.
Vedro! (Clear skies!)
PLANINARENJE sa Bracom Babićem 