Daniel Joseph Pye • Bosnia & Herzegovina
the potentially fatal twenty four meter jump into the
river below.
While the main roads and streets still contain the frame
and hollows of homes and businesses, the Old Town
has progressively been rebuilt. Shopkeepers proudly
tend to their wares, traditional music resonates and the
sweet smell of tea and local favourite burek draw many
to the cafés dotted across the cobblestone alleyways.
Perhaps most striking is the hospitality, openness
and generosity embodied by the locals. Assistance
is provided without hesitation and conversation and
friendliness to those from afar abounds. A casual hello
may lead to a discussion about life or the meaningful
exchange of stories, certain to leave you enthralled
and potentially bewildered, forgetful of whatever
place or activity you were on your way to.
mending. Niche cafés, quaint old houses and hidden
gardens are easy to discover. Amidst all these
elements you might just find some answers as to why
you decided to embark on an adventure to Bosnia.
Encapsulated in the country are some of the most
hypnotising and untouched natural landscapes and
well preserved settlements in Europe. With what many
regard as the cleanest and purest rivers in Europe, such
locations are accessible literally only minutes outside
of Mostar, as well as many of the other urban centres
dotting the countryside