Herzegovina has no borders as such and is really a regional classification. ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina’ is a country with three distinct ‘constituent peoples.’ They would be the Serbs, Croats and Bosniaks. You can call them all Bosnians, no one will be offended.
Ecotourism and sustainable development are keywords in this country rebuilding itself after the recent wars. A variety of water sports from rafting to kayaking are exciting options as well as hiking. It may be worth doing some research to avoid areas still containing mines.
The Sutjeska National Park contains a variety of wild life and is home to the primeval Perucica Forest.
No need to be down in the mouth during winter. A two month festival takes place in Sarajevo, the capital. Shortly before that, is the Film Festival which is very popular. The city’s architecture and culture are influenced by various religions, from the Muslim faith during the Ottoman era to Sephardic Jews and Roman Catholics. Many buildings are new or recently restored and the mix of old and new is very interesting.
Despite not being formally recognised by the Pope, the town of Medjugorje is reportedly second only to the Vatican in terms of annual religious pilgrimage.
The coastline is pretty and worth seeing but is in short supply, with only 26kms facing the wet stuff. Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro keep the country company. They are not yet part of the EU. Robbing a bank here will have you walking away with a bag full of Convertible Mark (BAM).
