On the wild side: outdoor activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina

From mountain biking to white-water rafting, Bosnia and Herzegovina has it all.

The secrets of spomeniks: a window into Yugoslavia

These fantastical memorials serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost during the National Liberation Struggle.

The best coffee destinations around the world

From Colombia to Kosovo, we pick some of our favourite lesser-known places to enjoy a good cup of coffee. 

Lukomir

The village of Lukomir is perhaps the finest example of a highland village in Bosnia and Herzegovina; it is the highest and most isolated…

Blagaj

The source of the Buna River is near the town of Blagaj less than a half an hour away from Mostar. This natural and…

Neum

Bosnia and Herzegovina is proud to have its own little slice of the Adriatic, even if it is only a 24km strip. The Adriatic…

Međugorje

The story of Međugorje is well known to most Catholics. Ever since 1981, when six teenagers reported that they had seen an apparition of…

Jajce

With its imposing fortress and rushing waterfalls dramatically set in the centre of town, Jajce is a showstopper of a historical town and well…

Kravica Waterfalls

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country of mountains and water. Only a hop, skip and a jump from Međugorje, Ljubuški and Čapljina, Kravica is…

Lukomir

Mostar

In the grand scheme of European tourism, Mostar is largely considered as just a day-trip destination from neighbouring Croatia and Montenegro or a quick…

Sarajevo

If there is one place in continental Europe that symbolises the crossroads between East and West, Sarajevo would have to be it. It is…

Sutjeska National Park

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Yosemite of the Balkans’, Sutjeska is the oldest national park in Bosnia and Herzegovina and home to the country’s…

When to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina

Climate There are several ‘good’ seasons to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina, as it boasts the advantage of having two types of climate.  Summers throughout the…

Food and drink in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Food Most hotels and pensions in Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a simple continental breakfast or small buffet with cold cuts, cheese and sometimes hard-boiled…