Beautiful Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sarajevo, a bustling capital filled with enthusiasm, hope, and promise.
Bosnia & Herzegovina is a Balkan state situated just east of the Adriatic Coast. It borders Croatia to its west and north, and Montenegro and Serbia to its south and east respectively. It’s a beautiful nation with lush landscapes and truly hypnotic beauty owning to its varied terrain, alluring vegetation, and rich produce.
Start your trip in the fairytale-like town of Mostar with its imposing Stari Most (or Old Brigde), and, further afield be sure to visit neighboring points of interest such as the divine Sufi monastery of Blagaj Tekke.From there make your way north towards the capital Sarajevo. En route, a stop at the impressive underground complex that is Tito’s Bunker is highly recommended.
Sarajevo is a gem of a capital. Savor its rich culture and stupendously delicious cuisine. Plus, scale to higher heights ascending to the top of the Trebevic mountain range. There you can take in breathtaking sights of the city, and also chart a course along the old bobsledding tracks from the 1984 Olympics.
To be sure its had a tortured past and one can still see signs of this across the nation. It’s fair to say though that it’s charging towards a vibrant frontier and its populace is showcasing this beautifully to the world.
Make it a pin 📌 on your next visit to the area.
Cruising Through Cyprus
The 9th Century Greek Orthodox Church of St. Lazarus, Larnaca.
Continuing our series on Mediterranean island features, today we spotlight one that may not immediately come to mind, the beautiful island nation of Cyprus.
Owning to its eastern Mediterranean location, just off the coasts of Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey, it holds an advantageous position of having temperate year-round weather, so one may visit a good chunk of the year and still bask in favorable temps (this feature is from the Fall, Oct.)
It’s a unique island in that a good swath of the central south-west, the Republic of Cyprus, is Greek-speaking, while the north-eastern area, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, is Turkish speaking. The capital, Nicosia (or Lefkosia), sits at the center of both regions and it is possible for one to cross to the other, on foot (just make sure your passport’s handy).
Traversing the island is quite straightforward and easy via the impressive interconnected highways and we also found each town to have its distinct characteristic. In addition, the history and culture is rich - Paphos Archeological Park is must see, amongst others.
Overall, a delightful time. Make it a pin on your next visit to the area.