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Generally safe
Felt safe early mornings and in well-lit areas at night.
Minarets everywhere
Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque (Sarajevo) and Blagaj Tekke (Mostar).
Easy in Sarajevo
Halal is easy in Muslim-majority areas; check elsewhere, alcohol is common.
Carry KM cash
Cards work in cities; bring cash for transport, taxis and souvenirs.
Google Translate helps
Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian are spoken.
From a local
“I’m from Bosnia and that’s not true what you read. It’s very safe” — Verified MSTer
Trips globally
So safe Alhamdulillah. I loved it and everyone is lovely and respectful. My guide was telling me he left his rucksack on a bench and only remembered the next day and he said it was still there when he went back to check…
Yes. I was there in January. It was an amazing experience. I travel Solo
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What’s your fav part of Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Hi a question for people that have traveled to Bosnia and Herzegovina -what was your favourite part of the trip? I really enjoyed Blagaj.
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