Croatia and to a lesser extent Bosnia-Herzegovina have been rapidly growing as premier tourist destinations in the Mediterranean. We wanted to go...
Everything from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Balkan nation in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, with a short Adriatic coastline. Its landscape features mountains, forests, and rivers, including the Neretva and Drina.
The region has a complex history, shaped by Roman, Ottoman, and Austro-Hungarian rule. It became part of Yugoslavia in the 20th century before declaring independence in 1992, followed by a devastating war. Since the Dayton Agreement of 1995, Bosnia and Herzegovina has been a sovereign state with a decentralized political system.
The population is around 3.2 million, composed mainly of Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats. Sarajevo, the capital, is known for its Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian architecture and as the site of the 1984 Winter Olympics. The country retains a rich cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as Southern Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
Pictures from Bosnia and Herzegovina
This is a collection of pictures from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the result of a trip in 2006 to the Adriatic coast. If you look up my articles from...
VIDEO – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Mostar
This video from Bosnia and Herzegovina is mostly from Mostar. "Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar" is famous and picturesque, and it is no....
World Heritage #0946 – Mostar
The bridge in the Muslim part of Mostar became a World Heritage after its destruction in the civil war. It is now a major attraction. The...