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9. Bosnia and Herzegovina
We can’t get enough of the enigmatic countries of the Balkans, which have come into their own since the region’s devastating wars ended on 2001. Yet, while the coastline of Croatia has become a huge draw and outdoor lovers are discovering mountainous Montenegro, this year we’re putting in a plug for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ancient, fairytale cities are set on rolling hillsides and framed by forested peaks while minarets mix with church spires in an intriguing blend of East and West. Compared to the uber-trendy countries that surround it, Bosnia and Herzegovina still feels raw and untouched by tourism — but it likely won’t stay that way for long.
The country’s most celebrated — and at times tragic — city, Sarajevo, is a stunning melting pot of cultures and religions, cuisines and architectural styles. Ascend the Sarajevo Cable Car to Mt. Trebević for sweeping views of the city before heading back down for a somber, but important, visit to the War Childhood Museum. Then head into the Old Town for burek, a filo-pastry pie filled with spiced meat, or a ćevapčići, flatbread filled with minced beef and lamb.
Two hours east of Sarajevo is the city of Mostar, where the famed 500-year-old Stari Most “Old Bridge” was destroyed by Croatian fighters. Rebuilt with stones from the original quarry, using only the techniques available when it was first constructed, the storybook bridge is now a World Heritage site. Equidistant from Mostar and Sarajevo is the country’s oldest national park, Sutjeska National Park, packed with mountainous peaks, rivers, and waterfalls — for hiking, mountain biking, rafting, and just taking in the natural splendor.