Bosnia
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Travel Tips
The Bosnians in the Federation were still happily using three currencies:
euros, convertible marks and kuna. Since a euro was worth two marks and eight kuna, paying in all three currencies at the same time didn't seem to present a problem in most places. Some shops refused to accept euros.
Timo Stewart, Finland (Aug 02)
Moving About
Driving in Bosnia was generally good. There are still large mortar holes on some of the roads so it is good to keep your speed down. Police patrols stopped us occasionally, for what reason we can only guess, but traversing between Republica Srpska and the Federation wasn't a problem at all. After seeing the mine maps of Bosnia later in Sarajevo I thoroughly regretted stepping into that bush by the side of the road to take a leak...
Timo Stewart, Finland (Aug 02)
Scams & Warnings
A quite unpleasant situation arose in Tuzla (Bosnia-Herzegovina) to a friend of mine. He was photographing garbage in a river, when he was suddenly arrested. There was a military building nearby and he was charged of having photographed it. They took his camera away and only after intervention by Danish SFOR interpreter was it replaced. There was no sign so be very careful when taking pictures.
Majda Mesic, Germany (Jan 01)
Gems, Highlights & Attractions
Mostar: I was never bored - I was introduced to the grandparents, parents, cousins, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, friends and passing acquaintances of the shop owners, the cafe proprietors, and the family with whom I stayed. I was introduced to prospective husbands, listened to politics from the oldest of sages, toured the nearby Blagaj (though regrettablymissed Medugorje) communed with nature at the next door Velagic house, and had numerous pivos with overnight tourists like myself at a variety of locals in and out of Old Town. By the time I left, I knew more people than I do in my own neighborhood at home where I've lived for 3 years. What can I say? The place spoke to me!
Diana Thomson, USA, (Oct 05)
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