Bosnia and Herzegovina

We were able to spend a few days in Sarajevo and a couple in Mostar. We joined a walking tour in Sarajevo which really opened our eyes to what occurred during the war 1992-1995. We talked about what brought on the war, what the citizens endured & lost, and how the war's atrocities and complexities still impact the country today. While this had us feeling a bit solemn, our tour guide brilliantly left us on a positive note, and we were truly glad that we had been given the opportunity for someone to share this with us.

I do have some travel tips if you're interested or possibly taking a similar route as us:

• We traveled by bus from Split, Croatia to Sarajevo. The ride is over 6 hours and through mountainous terrain. I was very glad that I remembered to take some motion sickness medication before boarding or I'm sure the ride would've felt much longer! From Croatia to Bosnia-Herzegovina, you are leaving the EU so be prepared to show your passport at the border.

• Travel from Sarajevo to Mostar is about a 2-hour train ride. We purchased our tickets online but we still had to get a paper ticket at the train station. We went to the train station and found the window marked "ONLINE" and they issued us the paper. This is April 2026 so the train station was not busy but we've heard during high-season, the line can be long. We actually picked up our ticket two days prior to departure.

• From Mostar, we traveled by bus to Dubrovnik, Croatia. (Again, be prepared to show your passport at the border). Travel time was about 2.5 hours. We purchased that bus online as well, and there is a QR code on it, but you DO need a printed paper ticket. If you do not have access to a printer, you can go to the bus company's office at the station and they will print it for you. Again, this is April 2026 - while things may change, please be aware and avoid the stress.

• Sarajevo is a big city, but was walkable for our itinerary. There is a tram if needed. As of April 2026, the cost is 2.20 KM (BAM). We did not need to use it but we knew that if we did, we could purchase a ticket from the driver.

• Which leads me to another tip, and that is to get cash and try to get small bills. There were many places that did not accept card payment in both Sarajevo and Mostar. (There were some vendors in Mostar that accepted Euros but I would not count on that at all. And none of the places we visited in Sarajevo accepted Euros).

I hope these small tips might help someone out there. We've come across tips on social media that've helped us to relax and enjoy our stays. Enjoy your visit (I should mention - the people in Bosnia were exceptionally kind and the food was delicious)!