Category Archives: Bosnia & Herzegovina

Ridiculously useful Bosnia & Herzegovina travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stari Most bridge over green river in Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) capital Sarajevo is breathtaking. The city sits in a valley surrounded by mountains, most notably Mount Trebević which is home to the abandoned 1984 Winter Olympics bobsled track. This creepily cool bombed-out structure is partly what makes Sarajevo unique. Unfortunately, the unused bobsled track was not the only thing attacked […]

10 Mouth Watering Dishes From Bosnia and Herzegovina

There is much more to food in Bosnia and Herzegovina than ćevapčići (local meat sausages), sarma (stuffed sour cabbage) and ajvar (eggplant and pepper spread)! This guide to Bosnian dishes details the lesser-known food items that locals enjoy so you confidently choose from the menu or even try to make at home yourself. About The […]

10 Fun Things to Do in Mostar & Best Photo Spots

Stari Most bridge over green river in Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina

Looking for things to do in Mostar? Most known for ‘that bridge’ in the Balkans, the secret is out on this cute cultural capital of the Herzegovina region. So whether you are stopping by as part of a day trip, joining a tour or staying overnight let’s take a look at what to do in […]

How To Get To Sarajevo Bobsled Track + Video

Abandoned Bobsleigh Track Sarajevo Bosnia I Avaz Tower I Balkans_

There something slightly creepy yet cool about the Sarajevo bobsled track /bob steza which sits hidden by nature at the top of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) Mount Trebević. In 1984, less than a decade before the Bosnian war and the Sarajevo Siege, Bosnia’s capital city, Sarajevo, played host to the Winter Olympics. The country opened […]

12 Cool Things to Do in Sarajevo

Latin Bridge cover river with buildings in Sarajevo

Are there still snipers in Sarajevo? Genuine question our walking tour guide received via email. No, there hasn’t been snipers in stunning Sarajevo for two decades. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) capital, Sarajevo, is a charming city in a valley which wears its heart on its sleeve and shows its scars on its buildings. This Balkan […]