Herzegovina

Stari Most, karst rivers, sun-baked stone towns

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Landmarks

40

Cities

15

Suggested stay

3–5 days

• 01

  The convertible mark (BAM) is pegged to the euro; cash is still king outside cities.

• 02

  Buses connect most towns; trains are scenic but slow and sparse.

• 03

  Stick to marked paths in rural areas — some regions still have landmine warnings.

• 04

  Mostar and Sarajevo are an easy 2.5-hour ride apart along the Neretva.

• 05

  Ask before photographing people in religious quarters.