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Bosnia & Herzegovina
Let us put aside our notions of war and devastation that ended many years ago, and look forward to a country speckled with breathtaking landscapes, winding rivers, waterfalls, traditional villages and progressive capitals.The heart-shaped country of Bosnia and Herzegovina is rapidly putting itself back on the map as one of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful travel destinations. In recent years, numerous buildings have been repaired, tourist offices reopened, minefields cleared and museums renovated.
We recently published a Mini-Guide to Banja Luka, and will be Pocketing the capital, Sarajevo and Mostar before year's end.
OUR Bosnia HIGHLIGHTS
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Inat kuca
Dishes are limited but the location is good and the tale of how this restaurant came to be where it is, is pure Sarajevo – prevent the waiter whisking your menu away and read how the House of S
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Kastel Fortress
Perhaps Banja Luka's most striking structure with its high walls and towers, though it could do with some renovation work. But passing through the archway you are greeted with a wonderfully seren
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Sarajevo Film Festival
Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF) is the most prestigious film festival in Southeastern Europe. The Festival has an international character and it is organized every August since 1995. Th
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Bascarsijske noci
“Baščaršija Nights” is the traditional summer festival that takes place each year from July 1 – 31 on Sarajevo streets, squares, theaters, and galleries. The fest
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Buddha Bar
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Hotel Bosna
The most renowned hotel in Banja Luka, satisfies the demands of all its guests. The hotel’s complex offers air-conditioned rooms from singles through to some exceptionally posh suit
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Latest Bosnia Comments
Dragan, that has to be joke for 1st of April. Ratio is more in direction 20 beautiful ladies / 1 nice guy. So nice guys you are more then welcome to come and visit us (but be prepared also to get married, because when you once come in Banja Luka, yo[...]
I feel I need to make a good comment about this hotel. I have stayed many times and have always found it to be friendly and comfortable..It is a bit expensive compared to others but i would stay time and time again![...]
Not Much. Where are the results? What about some pictures of the events & teams.[...]
One of the best places I have eating in Bosnia! Wish there were more of them.....If you havent been there try and make a plan to visit![...]
The most loving place in Sarajevo. I used to go there with a friend born in Sarajevo. I won´t be able to forget it.[...]
"It's also worth mentioning that the current female/male ratio is 7:1."Sorry, but statistically proven, this can be regarded only as urban legend. Nothing more. :([...]
not to be missed, order cevapi with a glass of sour yogurt..combination preferred by many locals..it was super tasty[...]
Good beers (which provide a welcome relief from bottles of the usual), friendly crowd, ok music... Recommended[...]
A by-the-numbers nite club for no-holds-barred Friday and Saturday dancing to the latest floor fillers. If you're in that mood, there's nothing else to match it in town.[...]
An OK place to go if there's nothing else going on or you're bored in the other spots. Nothing special...[...]
If you like your music with a distinctly regional pop flavour, give it a go. Ladies dress to impress... guys look on from the sides. It has it's audience who enjoy nights here.[...]
Worth a visit. The early week live music can be refreshing given what you get in much of the town, and the upstairs bar is a comfortable place to enjoy a few beers with friends.A good place to go Sunday nights when the rest of the town can be less [...]
Small crowded basement club recently cleaned up and extended. Extremely popular.I always seem to end up here... and always leave having had a good time. Wandering barmen keeping the crowd well watered makes up for the lack of space making and diff[...]
Good, well prized pizzas... say no more![...]
No surprises here... Pretty good italian food, stylised decor. Business men and ladies-who-lunch. Worth stopping for a coffee or drinks if you want someone slightly quieter than the city centre cafe bars. A handy hideaway for a quiet l[...]