Bosnia & Herzegovina

Get ready for some astonishing views, rich culinary experiences and a laid back atmosphere. It‘s true, Bosnia was heavily affected by the Yugoslavian war, though the Bosnian people look forward, and they enjoy every moment. They are some of the wholeheartedly people i have met during my travels.

You may see a lot of buildings still damaged from the war, especially the facades are still sprinkled with gunshots. Its an obscure scene. Here and there there is an old tank or an artillery standing around, sometimes just next to a playground. 

Food is surprisingly good, like really good, and that for an unbeatable price, you can get a proper meal in a fancy restaurant for 3-4€, that's unseen in Europe. If you are a Cappuccino-addict like me, you will have a good time. Bosnians love coffee and they know how to make one. There‘s nothing like sitting in a cafe in an old-town, surrounded by scenic mountains, reading a book and sipping on a well done Cappuccino. Another great thing about Bosnia are its bakeries. Every single one of them was great, even the Germans can learn still something from them. Enjoy it while you can.

WHERE TO GO???

Sarajevo

Sarajevo's setting just is stunning, such a city in the middle of a mountain area, steep hills and lush green, your eyes won‘t get enough of it. It's rich history and the fact that you can discover hidden gems at any corner makes it really fun to explore the city. A great advantage is also that it's not on the radar of too many tourists yet, which gives you the chance to experience it more authentic.

Two or three nights here are enough too see it all. Definitely go visit the white fort (Bijela Tabija). It's not as far a walk as it looks on the map, it takes just 30-40 minutes and its absolutely worth it. From there you will have the best view over the city. When i went there i was the only person around. 

Mostar

An absolute must visit. You can easily reach Mostar with the train from Sarajevo or by bus from Croatia. The old-town is beautiful and there are many shops that sell hand-made jewelry at reasonable prices. I'd recommend staying here only one night or if you are in a rush just a half-day, as the old-town is really small and there's nothing worth seeing in the new part of the town.

To get the best experience here you should hit the road early, best before noon, as there are many day-trippers coming from Croatia. After 13:00h the old-town will be packed with people and it won*t be enjoyable at all to walk around.

Tuzla

Tuzla is a quiet  medium sized town, it makes a great stop-over between Sarajevo and Belgrade. It's also the right place to come see a Bosnian town untouched by tourism. Prices for food and accommodation are less than half of Sarajevos'.