Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bradt Travel Guide Series): The Bradt Travel Guide

Book Description
This one-of-a-kind comprehensive guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina covers the natural wonders of the area, history and culture, Sarajevo festivals and nightlife, and practical information for travelers.


From the Back Cover
Bosnia and Herzegovina lies at the cultural crossroads of east and west. It was here that Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations meet Roman and Austro-Hungarian ones, molding one of Europe's most diverse nations. Where else would you find Orthodox and Catholic churches, a mosque and a synagogue side by side in the same square?
This comprehensive and practical guidebook – the first in English – leads you to the Mediterranean south and the Alpine north, through fields of fig trees and green mountains. Almost a decade after the war, you'll be pleasantly surprised by a mosaic of landscapes and a warm welcome.
This is the first single-country guide to BiH in English. It covers Sarajevo and the Herzegovina/Mostar region. You will find details on all the national parks, hiking and mountain walks and it includes practical information about red tape, accommodation, food and transport.


About the Author
Tim Clancy is an American who has lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1992. He was an aid worker throughout the war, leading social projects and running humanitarian convoys across the country. He works as a consultant for the Tourism Office of BiH and many other eco-tourism development projects and writes on themes of war, ecology, and heritage. He spends his free time hiking and trekking Bosnia's magical mountains.



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Continuing Bradt's focus on the newest nations of Eastern Europe, this is the first and only English travel guide to the ex-Yugoslavian country of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Tim Clancy uncovers the little-known cultural and natural heritage where Europe's eastern and western civilizations meet creating a melange of Illyrian, Roman, Ottoman, and Slavic influences and offering visitors a glimpse of old-world Europe.

This guide features:

*Detailed coverage of the capital, Sarajevo, including festivals, nightlife, and day trips to the surrounding area

*All national parks, with hiking and mountain walks, plus special attractions of the countryside including bird reserves and vineyards

*Practical information, from visas, flights, and exploring safely to accommodations, restaurants, and local transport

*Insights into the people and culture through coverage of the history, language, religion, myths and legends, and traditional local cuisine


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