The Balkans are probably the most underrated and off-the-beaten-path regions in the world, but that also makes it tough to plan out a trip accordingly. Last year I spent one month exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Montenegro and that 21 days could have easily been extended into a three or four-month trip, at least.…
Memories of War: Sniper Tower in Mostar
We spent our last two nights in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the city of Mostar mostly known by tourists for its Stari Most (Old Bridge) that was built by the Ottomans during the 16th century. Now the bridge has locals diving off of it into the Neretva river for tips from tourists. Mostar is a beautiful…
Exploring the Balkans: Dervish House in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Blagaj Tekke, a Sufi Monastery in Bosnia and Herzegovina was a site that I was so happy to experience thanks to Deny, the owner of the hostel we stayed in while in Mostar who brought us here. The Dervish House on the Buna River is absolutely picturesque. It sits beside a cliff with a spring…
Why Bosnia and Herzegovina is Perfect for Backpackers
Bosnia and Herzegovina. Had you asked me a year ago if I would ever visit this country that I had memories of seeing on TV as ravaged by war, I probably would have said, “no.” When Rand suggested that we fly to Sarajevo after our two weeks in Turkey I had to do some research…