Just like the ethnic makeup and architecture of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its cuisine is also very colorful. The influence of the Ottoman Empire was very strong in this region, and it also left its imprint on dishes and drinks. Many Bosnian dishes are also typical elsewhere in the Balkans. Bosnian cuisine is very heavy on
Urban Sprawl and Feel When it comes to Montenegro’s seacoast, one of the most popular destinations is Budva. It is perhaps not as scenic as Kotor, or has as many historic buildings as Herceg-Novi. Budva is a resort town with four- and five-star hotels, villas, shopping malls and offers the widest range of services in
You probably haven’t heard about this country yet. Or, you have, in connection with the brutal war that took place here in the early 1990s. If that is the case, you might ask yourself: is there anything left to see? Is it dangerous? Is it a good idea going there? You’re not alone with these
If you travel around Kotor and the neighboring towns, one things that you will immediately notice is that this place is jam-packed with fortifications of all sorts. Since the strategic location of the bay was no secret to the various peoples inhabiting the area, many fortresses were built over the centuries (see my blog post
If you have been following my blog, you have probably already read my post about the old town of Kotor. In case you haven’t, I recommend that you begin with it. The Fortress of Saint John (or San Giovanni) is an impressive fortification, visible from everywhere in the old town. It was built in a
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