On the way to Kravica we passed Počitelj – the medieval pearl of Herzegovina. This fortified village lies on the banks of the emerald green river Neretva, some 30 kilometers south of Mostar. The village itself is set within a natural karst amphitheater. The first mentioned writing comes...
We arrived late night to the largest city in Hercegovina, with a small but thoroughly enchanting old town center. At dusk, the lights of numerous millhouse restaurants twinkle across gushing streams, narrow Kujundžiluk bustles joyously with trinket sellers and, in between, the...
On the way to Mostar, we passed the famous Bridge on Neretva near Jablanica. During the Second World War, Bosnia was the scene of some of the fiercest battles between the Yugoslav Partisans (the Communist guerrilla-resistance) and the Axis Powers. The bridge got destroyed three times:...
We made a great effort to get to Lukomir, it took us 3 hours to get near the village, but a heavy storm destroyed our plans to make a visit to this old settlement. On the way back to the valley we had a hard time keeping our scooter on an unused muddy and rocky road. The village of...
Two days of sightseeing and tasting of local specialties in the mystical city. Ringed by mountains, Sarajevo is a singular city with an enticing East-meets-West vibe all of its own. It was once renowned as a religious melting pot, earning it the epithet ‘the Jerusalem of...
We enjoyed few stops with lovely landscapes on the way to Tajan National Park, but the heavy storm and bad weather damaged our hiking plans in the area. So we just made overnight here and moved on. The mountains in this area aren’t like the towering peaks of the central Dinaric Alps...
Just a few kilometers away from Jajce are Pliva Lakes, here we made our overnight just next to the lake. The “heavy” water of these lakes – meaning a high level of hydrogen – makes them particularly still, which creates a stunning reflection of the mountains surrounding them. In the...
Our first half-day stop in Bosnia and Herzegovina was a fortified old town with an impressive waterfall. Throughout Bosnia’s long history, Jajce has been the home of medieval kings, Ottoman governors, and a range of different ethnic groups, as well as being one of President Tito’s...
We tasted local Nektar beer in Banja Luka during our first overnight at Bosnia and Herzegovina. This beautiful town is surrounded by rolling green hills. It is split in two by the Vrbas, a very rough river that, just a short distance from Banja Luka, suddenly loses its waterfalls and...
We made shortstop in a small town famous for its wine yards. The Villány-Siklós Wine Route is the first stronghold of Hungarian wine tourism. Traditions include the presence of Kadarka, Portugieser, or Schiller wines. It offers an almost perfect and full range of wines. Parking location...