Bordered by Croatia to the north and west, Montenegro to the south, and Serbia to the east, Bosnia & Herzegovina is a small Balkan country surprisingly rich in historical monuments, religious and cultural contrasts, unspoiled nature, and welcoming people. While the country does not offer long sandy beaches (it only has some 15 miles of the Adriatic coast) or deluxe resorts, it is in many ways an uncharted territory waiting to be explored by seekers of adventure, diverse historic heritage, and true cultural immersion.

Located on the banks of the Milijaka River, the capital city of Sarajevo is also the political and cultural center of the country and a surprisingly cosmopolitan place with lively sidewalk cafes and restaurants and a mixture of Ottoman, Austro- Hungarian, and Socialist architecture. Sarajevo’s Old Town is best explored on foot as many of its highlights like the cobbled Bascarcija neighborhood, the Sebilj square and fountain, the former Morica Inn, the Latin Bridge (where the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand took place and sparked the First World War), and many of the historic churches, mosques, synagogues and covered markets are within walking distance from each other. Just outside of the city, a tour of the Tunnel Museum is a must. During the Sarajevo siege of 1992 – 1995, the tunnel, which ran under the siege line, was the only lifeline the city had with the outside world.

A short drive south-west of Sarajevo, the historic town of Mostar is the capital of the Herzegovina region and has a very charming Old Town located on the banks of the Neretva River. It features numerous examples of Ottoman and Austro- Hungarian architecture including Mostar’s famous landmark – the Old Bridge, which was destroyed in the last Bosnian War but then was completely restored and is again the main tourist attraction.