Bosnia and Herzegovina

I am always amazed that misconceptions about travel to Bosnia remain decades after the 1990s war. It is my favorite European country, and it is a personal challenge to encourage more travelers to visit. When you’re done wandering Dubrovnik’s 12th-century fortifications and Game of Thrones sites, plan for a Dubrovnik to Bosnia day trip!

In the mountains above Sarajevo lies Lukomir, Bosnia’s most remote village. Its semi-nomadic herders keep the old ways in the shadow of medieval tombstones. If you watched the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, you know Bjelasnica, the site of alpine skiing events. What you may not know, and we didn’t either, is that up a single lane …

You can use our Bosnia and Herzegovina travel guide for first-timers for ideas and context. Our trip to Bosnia made it one of our favorite destinations.