I love Bosnia and Herzegovina; the people are so kind especially in Mostar everyone is so welcoming, it’s a scenic town with so much history, the Ottoman period influenced some of the architecture, culture and food. The one thing i hated about Bosnia which took time for me to adjust to is smoking is allowed in all public areas. Saying that i still had an amazing time, I think its important when visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina to not just enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and national parks, but to also take the time to learn about the country’s history and the Bosnian war which the country is still healing from 20 years later.
Best Time to Visit
May June and early September are the best time to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, the weather is not as hot and is ideal for hiking. February and March are a great time to visit for winter activities.
Things to do and see
- Kravice Waterfall is close to Mostar, but many people go to the falls on a day trip from Sarajevo which is further away. You can swim under the waterfall if the weather is warm.
- Bosnian Pyramid is a mysterious archaeological site. The Visoko area is believed to have hill that is a Pyramid. However expert archaeologist to not believed the pyramid to be a Pyramid that is man made but just a hill. Worth visiting and making up your own mind.
- Mostar Stone Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Mostar built during the Ottoman era. The bridge was rebuilt after the Bosnia war because it was bombed. It’s a beautiful bridge worth visiting when in Mostar.
- Sarajevo Siege tour explores the city of Sarajevo and the places around the city that were under siege. You also get to visit the Tunnel of Hope which is a museum dedicated to telling the stories of the victim of the war. You also get to hear about the war from the victims.
Transportation
Air: There are no direct flights from London to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The capital Sarajevo connects most of the International flights that come into Sarajevo. Mostar airport has seasonal flights from Italy.
Roads: During winter and Spring the roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina can be difficult to drive due to ice roads and landslides. Drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Rail: The rail network connects all the major tourist towns and cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Taxi: There are metered taxis all over Bosnia taxis are very cheap.
Ferry: There are no Ferry services in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bus: There is a Bus system that connects all of Bosnia, and several bus companies that do international travel connecting Bosnia to the rest of Europe.
Visa
Visas are not required for all EU, U.S, Canadian and Australian nationals for stays of up to 90days over a 6month period.
Language
The official languages spoken in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian, all three languages use the Latin alphabet and sound similar.
Money
The official currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Konvertibilna Marks (BAM or KM) There are many ATMs in large tourist cities like Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka. Foreign credit cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants.
Tipping
In restaurants 10% is standard.
Social etiquette
Smoking in public places is now banned and fines are considerable. 45% of Bosnia’s are Muslim, 36% Orthodox, 15% Roman Catholic, 4% other beliefs. Smoking is allowed in all public areas.
Adaptor
There are two plugs associated with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Wifi
Wifi is available throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are also many internet Cafes in the tourist areas.
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