Ian Bancroft
ianbancroft.bsky.social
Ian Bancroft
@ianbancroft.bsky.social
Writer & former diplomat. Peacebuilding @pci_org. #Wine @autochthoinos. Wrote a novel 'Luka' (http://bit.ly/LukaNovel) & a north Kosovo book (https://bit.ly/NKosovo).
The old railway line being put to good use. #Belgrade #Serbia
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For the latest Glug Magazine, I've written about the #Breede River's influence on winemakers in the #Breedekloof Valley. #Wine #SouthAfrica
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The little chap effortlessly captured my likeness. I didn't even realise he was drawing me.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
More top-notch #Prokupac. #Serbia
October 27, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Back to #Dragoljub by New Balkan Cuisine for sweetbreads. An exceptional dish! #Belgrade #Serbia #Foodie
October 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Mussels with bukovača mushrooms and smoked espuma. One of the highlights from our first visit to GEUM Bistro. Highly recommended! #Belgrade #Serbia #Foodie
October 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Stormy clouds over #Belgrade. #Serbia
October 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Look forward to welcoming Dragoljub to my neighbourhood! Kafana cooking with the contemporary New #Balkan Cuisine touch. #Belgrade #Beograd #Srbija #Serbia #Foodie
September 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My latest for AramcoWorld explores how preservation efforts have protected the historical design and cultural legacy of the Ali Pasha-gifted Imaret of #Kavala — one of the most important #Ottoman landmarks in #Greece. Read here - www.aramcoworld.com/articles/202...
September 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The daily #Rijeka reminder that even whilst you lounge in the sun, the cogs of trade continue to turn. #Croatia
September 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Inventive cooking at Tezga 54 in Đeram pijaca, including their famous 'Hob Dog' - octopus (or 'hobotnica' in Serbian) as opposed to a hot dog. #Belgrade #Serbia
September 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
For the latest Glug Magazine, I've written about the #Adriatic's influence (including cultural) on winemaking on the Italian coast. #Italy
September 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Mošćenička Draga has inspired Ivo Andrić and others. #Croatia
August 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Mošćenička Draga, #Croatia's own #Portofino. Look forward to visiting out of season!
August 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Outside the Marakana before Crvena Zvezda's midweek qualifier. A poor performance but raucous atmosphere. #RedStar #RedStarBelgrade #Serbia #Belgrade
August 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For Jetsetter Magazine, I've written about how to spend 24 hours in #Belgrade - where to eat and drink, and what to see and do. #Serbia
August 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
My latest for @glugmag tells the story of the devastating 2023 wildfires that hit the #Itata Valley in #Chile.
August 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Check out my latest for #AramcoWorld on #Ohrid Pearls. Photographs by Armin Durgut. #Macedonia #NorthMacedonia. Link here - www.aramcoworld.com/articles/202...
August 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I wrote about the contemporary relevance of the New World-Old World #wine distinction for the latest edition of Glug Magazine. Many thanks to all the Chilean wine makers who shared their thoughts. #Chile
August 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#Traminac Principovac from Iločki Podrumi. Their signature Traminac from the Principovac vineyards. Elderflower and honey, apricots and peaches. Silky and elegant. #Wine #Croatia
July 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
A new exhibition in Galerija #Akvarijus in north #Kosovo by local artist Jelena Milićević, entitled 'Silence is not the answer,' deals with the theme of violence.
July 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This will be a very welcome addition to #Belgrade. The old railway line being converted into a cycling path. #Serbia
July 18, 2025 at 7:45 AM
More stormy skies over #Belgrade. #Serbia
July 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I wrote about the landmark 1976 Judgement of #Paris, which made Californian #wine famous around the world. For @glugmag.
July 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM
#Kadıköy ferry terminal. #Istanbul's unique public transportation service. #Turkey
July 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM