Blogs from Trevnik, Central, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Europe

Any significant excursion into the Balkans would not be complete without a skiing expedition on Mount Vlasic, Bosnia. And the best time to visit would arguably be around new year’s eve when the place is packed with tourists celebrating in the newly fallen snow. The Vlasic mountain ridge dominates the area like a massive fortress, with numerous springs, forests, and pastures and it is a tourist attraction site of significant economic importance in the region. Significant peaks include Paljenic, Decani, and Galicia and each is well marked with numerous routes that are linked to Travnik city by some 25 km of macadamized roads. The nearest airport to Vlasic resort is Banja Luka International airport which is 75 km away. The Vlasic ski resort is located in Canton, Federation of Bosnia and the nearest town is Travnik, ... read more

From the Montenegrin border Jon and I bought a ticket for a bus that would take us to neighbouring Bosnia & Herzegovina and the city of Mostar - the very name of which evoke images of bloody carnage and, of course, thatbridge. But things didn't quite go to plan. What we thought would be the bus taking the direct route inland to Mostar instead turned into a coastal route up through Croatia. High above the sea the 'Jewel of the Adriatic' suddenly came into view - Dubrovnik - the medieval walled city was very beautiful but I chose not to stay. I would leave it for another time when I could stomach the crowds. We picked up some passengers and then we drove further north up the coast entering Bosnia Herzegovina's slither of land that gives ... read more