As grey clouds and rain dominate Sarajevo the time here is an eye opener to what life was like during the siege that happened for over three years. Sarajevo is an interesting city to visit. There are many American tourists/vacationers; it is interesting where groups of Americans visit. My tentative plans changed slightly. I’ve been contemplating when would be the best time to travel the country.
Bosnia & Herzegovina
I departed rainy Sarajevo by bus down to gaze in awe at the beautiful landscape down to hot sunny Mostar. The Balkans continually bedazzles with its ultra enchanting mountains, canyons, lakes, and rivers.
The most predominant attribute is that the females are approachable, intelligent, and will converse within a normal relaxed fashion. I am really enjoying the energy and disposition of the girls here in Bosnia.
Mostar is a the largest town in the Herzegovina region, formerly one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country, and today suffering geographical division of ethnic groups. The city was the most heavily bombed of any Bosnian city during the war following the break up of then-Yugoslavia. Yet, any old ethnic tension is unnoticeable while strolling around the streets, visiting with the locals, and from people watching from the cafes.
My wonderful homestay here in Mostar is coming to a satisfying close. The most valuable long term travel resources are house sitting, renting a room or an apartment, and staying in a home of a local that can also include Couchsurfing. The lady I met at the bus station provides an ultra comfortable home that can sleep up to six people. She was kind enough to wash my clothes and iron them, and cook a couple of hearty meals. International homestay situations such as in Ohird Macedonia, and here in Mostar provide an introspection of the local cultural
The small town of Jajce is a travelers hidden gem where the Pliva river plunges 21 meter down into the Vrbas river. Off the beaten track for western tourists, but popular with Bosnian visitors, Jajce’s fortified castle and old town sits above the delightful and powerful waterfall that are surrounded by the rising Balkan mountains.
The top nature attraction of Jajce is its beautiful waterfalls, fortress, and its river lined parks. In 2006 Jajce was nominated to be listed as a UNESCO heritage site. If and when Jajce makes the list, this beautiful town may experience more common holiday-makers. The 21 meter waterfall was the height of 30 meters, but [...]
Today I am visiting Banja Luka which is the capital of the Republika Srpska. There are two entities of Bosnia but three Presidents. The Republika Srpska is the predominantly Serb areas of Bosnia located in the northwest and northeast hugging Serbia and Croatia. The concentration camps and the genocide that you heard on the news [...]
I arrived back in Sarajevo to rent the flat from Belgrade, and I must say what a wonderful comfortable place. Another situation working out excellent for both parties. Zoe, the lady of the house is from Turkey originally, but has lived here in Sarajevo for a few years. I am really going to enjoy this [...]
Living in Sarajevo seems to be an OK place, I could stay longer, but located in a valley the city gets cold winters, but pleasant summers. The above salad I created with the tool below that I bought for $2.00, this little tool is the ultimate to build a nice shredded salad and extremely mobile. [...]
A quick update: I departed Sarajevo after six weeks renting the flat paying 300 euros that averages to $7 euro a night. Today I am Zagreb after a 10 hour overnight train ride, but I did have my own berth with a bench allowed some sleep. This last month I accumulated several web design clients [...]
Since I left India I have been at a crossroads concerning international travel. As I mentioned prior, I experienced and saw the countries I have always wanted to visit. I lived in several places such as Bulgaria. At this point my international travels are ending at the end of August. I have been going over [...]
When some people hear of the Balkans and former Yugoslavia they might think of war ravaged Bosnia, and many people still view the Balkans as unsafe. From first hand personal experience traveling the Balkans is a wonderful experience that will not damage your pocket book compared to northern Europe. The very word of Balkans may [...]
