Bosnia and Herzegovina

Long at peace, this small, scenic corner of the Balkans includes some world-class travel experiences, including cosmopolitan Sarajevo, picturesque Mostar; Catholic pilgrimage icon Medugorje, and some admirable eco-adventures.

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Bosnia/Herzogovina's top ten bucket-listers

Uderrated and undervisited, tiny Bosnia and Herzegovina has a number of marvelous places to visit, and this video covers ten nost to miss. I went to one of them, Mostar (number five), many years ago, when its famous bridge, destoyed during the 1990s war, had not yet been rebuilt and in its place was a bouncy metal suspension bridge. Another spot I visited nearby, Medjugorje, didn't make the list - I suspect because it's not particularly attractive, and famous only because it's a Catholic…

Hrcavka River 1 of 3 best sports for canyoning in Europe

Canyoning is a fast-paced adventure sport that's swiftly sweeping the world. The activity entails the utilization of various skills and techniques to conquer the world’s most challenging environments, as it prompts you to master jumping, running, climbing, abseiling, diving, but also to create mental fortitude and persevere amidst the perils of Mother Nature. Sound like fun? It totally is, and in order to experience the adventure of a lifetime, here are the three unforgettable places to go…

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David Paul Appell October 29, 2024 at 12:03pm

I´ve seen this bridge and river up close, and I consider myself maybe a bit more adventurous than many, but...um, no: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/mostar-bridge-diving-bosnia-herce...

Diving off Mostar’s Stari Most

What’s it like to take the plunge from one of one of the most iconic bridges in the world?
Helen Brown July 31, 2024 at 5:09pm

Wow how times have changed - Bosnia´s third largest city Tuzla is listed as Europe´s most affordable for digital nomads: of https://travelnoire.com/most-affordable-city-europe-digital-nomads

The Most Affordable City In Europe For Digital Nomads - Travel Noire
Riccardo R June 27, 2024 at 12:07pm

I´m a big UNESCO World Heritage geek, and it turns out there are five pretty interesting sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina - which for such a tiny country is punching fairly above its weight in this area: https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ba

Bosnia and Herzegovina - UNESCO World Heritage Convention

Bosnia and Herzegovina - UNESCO World Heritage Convention
José Balido April 11, 2024 at 12:19pm

A nice story to read! https://www.afar.com/magazine/exploring-historic-towns-and-scenic-h...

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.
María José February 29, 2024 at 6:40pm

Euronews gives a great shout-out to Sarajevo! https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/04/budget-friendly-travel-t...

Sarajevo's tourism booms as travellers discover latest Balkan hotspot

Warm weather, low prices and fascinating history are luring tourists to Bosnia’s capital like never before.
Dave Acton January 31, 2024 at 1:38pm

I´m a regular reader of the Guardian, and was interested to see how bullish they are on Bosnia! https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/07/balkan-holidays-euro...

Wild east: five Balkn discover for your next holiday

Done Spain, Italy and Greece? These countries offer spectacular landscapes, unspoilt swimming spots, ancient towns – and affordable prices
Max Pesling December 4, 2023 at 7:02pm

The Guardian drew attention to Bosnia as one of its more under-the-radar destinations in the Balkans worth a visit: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/aug/07/balkan-holidays-euro...

Wild east: five Balkn discover for your next holiday

Done Spain, Italy and Greece? These countries offer spectacular landscapes, unspoilt swimming spots, ancient towns – and affordable prices
María José November 23, 2023 at 11:07am

U.S.-and-Dubai-based travel news site TravelOffPath.com took a look at unexpected European destinations trending with U.S. travelers in 2023, and Sarajevo made the list! https://www.traveloffpath.com/heres-why-these-6-surprising-european...
David Paul Appell June 7, 2023 at 11:45am

I'm a daily reader of Medium, and expecially since I enjoyed visiting Mostar many years ago, recently it was great to come across this look at B&H's top cities and towns:
https://medium.com/@arslanriaz8999/unveiling-the-treasures-explorin...

Unveiling the Treasures: Exploring the Charming Cities of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, a country in the heart of the Balkan Peninsula, is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. With a rich history…
Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 10:47pm

A cool look in Adventure.com about Bosnia/Herzegovina's surprising new tourism boom, and some of its attractions: https://adventure.com/the-inextinguishable-light-of-bosnia/