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Sharon Zax 🚢

2y ago

Writing about self-development, lifestyle design, digital nomadism, location independence, forming habits, productivity, time management, minimalism, and travel

A Secret Balkan Beauty: Why Bosnia and Herzegovina Should Be on Your Travel List This Summer
Sharon Zax 🚢

A few weeks ago, Bosnia and Herzegovina government and local organizations invited me to visit the country. 

The program includes 4 weeks in Mostar, a beautiful little city, surrounded by mountains, lakes, rivers, and the beautiful nature of Herzegovina. 

Mostar was almost annihilated during the tragic 1990s aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina. 

More than 90% of the infrastructure was completely destroyed. 

It was the second most destroyed city during the Balkans War. 

Even the famous old bridge, which stood strong from 1577 for over 400 years. 

Once the war was over, the international community gathered to help rehabilitate the city. 

Mostar was rebuilt from scratch. 

Almost every building was reconstructed. 

All the bridges were rebuilt, with the help of UNESCO engineers and designers. 

Today there are shopping malls, a university with over 10 faculties, a professional coworking space, and even a school or rock (without Jack Black, unfortunately). 

This month, we’re going to explore: 

  • Vjetrenica Cave

  • Adventurous Canoeing

  • Breathtaking Cycling tour

  • Hiking, Horse riding, Quad riding, and Zipline (Oh, Christ) 

  • Aerial silk dancing

  • Music workshop at School of Rock (maybe I'll be their Jack Black?) 

And I didn’t even mention Sarajevo’s beauty (stay tuned for my next post). 

Long story short: Bosnia and Herzegovina is pretty awesome. 

The problem is that only a few people know that.   

Digital nomads, travelers, and expats overflow Croatia and Slovenia every year. 

The Adriatic coasts attract masses of them (and the Game of Thrones tour of course). 

Then they complain about the cost of living in these places.   

Last year Montenegro and Albania were discovered.  

Organized communities of remote workers and nomads started to pop up like mushrooms after the rain. 

Despite the gentrification process and the price increase - I believe overall, it’s a positive process, with positive outcomes for both sides. 

But Bosnia and Herzegovina is still under the radar, despite everything it offers. 

Perhaps this year, it would be Bosnia and Herzegovina’s turn? 

I certainly hope so.


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