Saturday, April 21, 2012

Weather a

Hi - could anyone tell me if it is worth travelling to Bosnia, and for that matter, to Croatia, at the end of February ? I would like to go then, but I don%26#39;t want the trip to be spoilt by really cold and rainy weather or closed hotels and deserted streets anywhere that is not a main city. Guide books seem a bit vague on this subject. Might anyone have advice to give ? Many thanks




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Hi, Ninoschka,


I am going to Sarajevo on 24th of February. Weather forcast is snow and cold weather in next ten days. But, I hope since they have experience with heavy snows that main roads to ski resorts will be ready to accept many skiers. I plan to spend a few days at mountains around Sarajevo.


Hotels will be open and they will have good service, but the problem could be to find a free room.



Good luck,



Slobodan




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Sarajevo is beautiful but my advice is to wait for spring or summer.




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Hi! I am going to Sarajevo this summer on a work assignment and would like to join a gym. Can anybody recommend a reasonable health club? I do not speak bosnian language. I would also like to get in contact with locals to become friends with, go hiking, jogging, night life etc. I am a female of 36.



Thanks for reading my message, Micky




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Hello, I%26#39;m also traveling to Bosnia in two days... I%26#39;ve never been but just taking the backpack and seeing the sites... I%26#39;m doing a bit of fieldwork for my thesis and would also appreciate any good advise about traveling, hostals, or sites in Dubrovnik, Sarajevo, Mostar and must see places. I%26#39;ll be there for 8 days!!! I%26#39;m excited. Thanks in advance for any ideas, ny1979er

Bus from Belgrade to Sarajevo

I also posted this in the Serbia forum. I am joining a walking trip for a week based in Split in late December/January and intend to go to Dubrovnik by myself for a day or two after that. I intend to spend 2 nights in Sarajevo and see Mostar. I am wondering whether it is feasible to spend a night in Belgrade before Sarajevo.





I am seeking information on timetables, length of trip, etc for bus trips from Belgrade to Sarajevo in the first half of January 2006. I would only plan to make the trip if the bus went through, and preferably stopped at, Visegrad, so I could see the bridge over the river Drina referred to in the famous book. Has anyone taken this trip or have any information, including what the conditions (comfort, cleanliness) on the buses are like in mid-winter?








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there is a bus sarajevo belgrade and visa versa. takes about 7 hours and in wintertime it could be longer because the weather-conditions



be aware that the roads in bosnia are not highways and avaerage travel speed by car is to be calculated at around 50 km





examples dubrovnik-sarajevo takes around 4 to 5 hours



sarejevo-mostar takes around 2 hours



sarajevo- visegrad around 3 hours





buses are of coarse slower





there are busconnections from sarajevo to nearly any town in bosnia



bus station is in the neighbourhood of the central railway station






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Dear Rop, thank you for your helpful reply.

sarajevo in august

Hello. we are travelling to sarajevo in august and would now like to have hints and advices about everything. what hostel to book? is it necessery to book hostel before the trip? how to get to Mostar? what to see in four days? tell everything, if you just know!!




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Hi!


Regard the hotels,I recommend Holiday inn,in the centar of the city.Its better to book before the trip.Mostar is far from sarajevo about 100km,and its easy to get to.The most important to see in sarajevo is old part of town-Bascarsija.




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Dear Piviz,



I am an American Ex Patriot living in Sarajevo. The advice on the Holiday Inn is extranious at best. Why go to Bosnia and still in the most American place in the most Western City. If you are going to Mostar (to see the bridge I am guessing, if I am wrong then I commend you), you are in for some of the most beautiful and treacherous driving you have ever seen. But remember that the trip is half of the adventure. You will get to see Jablanica (Yaa-blan-eet-sa) and if you stop you may get what is supposed to be the best roasted lamb in the world. But make sure that when you get close to Mostar you stop and get some med domac, domestic honey.



Any other questions, I or my wife are always ready to help fellow Americans.



Cheers



Brian



bmsh67@yahoo.com




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Dear Pivitz,





Wouldn%26#39;t you know it, but the Americans are presumptuous again. Sorry for the inadvertant guess you were from the states, your English is just that good.





There are a lot of Finns in Bosnia, as I am sure you know, most are in the Tuzla region. The word for Moyaka, or soup is Corba (Chore - Bah), Fish is riba (reeh - bah), beer is pivo (pee - voh), and on and on and on.




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Visit Sarajevo Film Festival.Its getting better every year. visit www.sff.ba




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You might be already in Sarajevo, but if you didn%26#39;t get there yet don%26#39;t miss %26quot;Vrelo Bosne%26quot;, which is the spring of the river Bosna, beautiful... Sarajevo film festival is a great choice if you catch any tickets, which will be in box offices on next Sunday. There is also rafting on the river Neretva (on the way to Mostar), that%26#39;s the river that passes through Mostar, as well as on the river Una (near Bihac) which might be even more adventurous, but only in case you are going to spend more than 3-4 days in Bosnia, because Bihac is far from Sarajevo. The best way to go around the country is by car, so if you%26#39;re comming by plane, you might consider renting a car.





Hope you have the best time in Bosnia!




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Where are the best places to hear good Bosnian music?

Thursday, April 19, 2012

salsa dance in BiH

Im an spanish guy who is going to spend a few months in Sarajevo, im trying to find some discos where is possible to dance salsa o latin dance, but my search has been unsuccesful.





Anybody know a place????





Thanks in advance, also if anybody is interested i could exchange spanish lessons for bosnian/english lessons.





Adios.






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Hi,



I just went to Sarajevo and to my surprise I actually been to a club where they played live salsa music. There wasn`t much dancing going on though... Its located near the old part of the city just behind the more popular drinking places. Im not sure aboiut the name anymore but it started with pub. This might sound vague, but this was actually the only place that started wiuth pub..




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thank blagr for the info, in case you remember the name of the pub, please send a post.



thank you very much




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The %26#39;PUB%26#39; is called City Pub, probably the busiest bar in town they play all kinds of music and you can go any day and its busy. for latinoa there is at least one night a week in former Labirint club on a monday night around 8, people get together to dance/practise/have fun.




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Hi everybody. I have just arrived Mostar and I��m looking for any salsa or latin music dance pub or disco. Any information will be well received.


If anybody wants to learn this kind of dance, don��t doubt telling me, I��ll teach you.


Thanks a lot.

Trip to Sarajevo in November

Hi



Going to Vist my Daughter and her Husband in Sarajevo around November 1st. They have just been there a short time.What type of wx should we expect. Had planned to Fly to Vienna from Canada, then fly to Sarajevo, but this is not a definite. Are their Busses or Trains from Vienna? and are they comfortable. We are in our 60s. We have lots of time. Need suggestions for good hotels in Vienna.






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Hi,



yes, there are buses from Vienna to Sarajevo. Here you can find more information about this:www.centrotrans.com. I use to travel by this company from Ljubljana to Sarajevo and know also the busses the use from Berlin to Sarajevo. They are really good and comfortable. But it is a long travel. I estimate from V to S you will need ca. 12 hours.


There exist also the possibility to go by train via Budapest. There you have to change the train and after 15 our 16 hours you are in Sarajevo.


The mos comfortable would be to fly from V to S. Austrian Airlines flies twice daily I guess.



Hope I could help you.



And have a good time in Sarajevo.




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The weather in Sarejavo will be cold and wet, its that way most of the winter. Very low clouds hang around most of the morning. The city is wonderful though and should be a great trip.




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Contact Adnan Vlajcic at Sarajevo Discovery



in Sarajevo to arrange a tour/tours of Sarajevo



The Tunnel Tour should not be missed.



Tourist Information Zelenih Beretki 22a



mob : +387(0)61 190 591



www.sarajevo-discovery.com



www.sarajevo -tourism.com

accomodation for 5 people over christmas (23rd - 26th...

Does anyone know of a relatively cheap place to stay for 5 people from 23rd to 26th of December in Sarajevo? probably an apartment type arrangement would be best, but hotels etc would be fine also.




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Ciabanja (sp?) Pansion, not sure on the spelling. Rooms and breakfast run about $40 USD per night. Just make sure you get rooms on the top floor. It is a short walk to old town, near the river, too.




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Ciabanja (sp?) Pansion, not sure on the spelling. Rooms and breakfast run about $40 USD per night. Just make sure you get rooms on the top floor. It is a short walk to old town, near the river, too.

Gym culture

Hello, I will visit Sarajevo and maybe stay for a bit long time. During that time I want to go to a gym. I am a fitness fan. I would like to learn about gym culture. I have some questions. Are there gyms in easy-to-reach locations in the city centre? What is the locker rooms and showers ettiquette? Is nudity accepted normal or embarrasing in locker rooms or in showers? I don%26#39;t want to make a mistake.




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Hi phototrekker,



just look at my mail regarding gym in the other forum. About nudidity: locals are rather conservative about that, the shower facilities in the mentioned gym are fine.



Mickymausi

dubrovnik to Sarajevo by car

I wll be in Bosnia in May and am planning to drive from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo to Zagreb. How far is it and how long should I allow? Where should I stop and what should I see?



Thanks



MJW




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I drove in the reverse direction in Sept 05. The roads are paved all the way through. From Zagreb to Slavonski Brod, there is expressway (2hr at 110km/hr, tariff about Euro 0.05/km). After entering Bosnia, the road is winding from SlavBrod to Sarajevo. It takes about 4.5 hr at 45km/hr. Some road signs in this section are not in Roman alphabets, so you may have to ask for direction. In Sarajevo, you should drive up the hills to get a full glimpse of the city. (There are lots of residents up the hills, so it is not a %26quot;off the beaten track%26quot; venture). From Sarajevo to Metkovic, road condition is a bit better. It takes about 3.5 hr at 50km/hr. The scenery at some spots, eg. Jablanica, is beautiful. You should stop at Mostar enroute. If you are a Catholic, you should not miss Medjugorje (about 15km south of Mostar) where Blessed Mary is still appearing to some children. I did not go to Dubrovnik, but drove up to Split. Road condition in Croatia is in general good. There is no problem passing through the border -- just show your passport. Going to Dubrovnik, you will have to pass through Bosnia again after stepping into Croatia at Metkovic.



D. Mok (at Hong Kong) Jan 11, 2006

Gym and trying to find locals for friendship

Hi! I am going to Sarajevo this summer on a work assignment and would like to join a gym. Can anybody recommend a reasonable health club? I do not speak bosnian language. I would also like to get in contact with locals to become friends with, go hiking, jogging, night life etc. I am a female of 36.



Thanks for reading my message, Micky




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Micky, I would check with the Holiday Inn for leads on a gym, they may even have one there that you can use for a fee, and speak English. Also, the embassy may have some leads on groups. I worked in Sarajevo the summer of 2003 for UMCOR-NGO as a volunteer. There is a young guy there who helped me out a lot, Fritz (nickname, he is Bosnian), who grew up in Sarajevo, speaks Bosnian, German, English. Try emailing him at fritz@umcor-bosnia.org, and tell him I thought he might have some ideas on where to find the info you are looking for.




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And, PS, juliecake is a made up name. Mention my real name, Gretchen, who worked with him in 2003...




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Hi mickymausi, i will go to sarajevo in november also on a work assignment, so if u want we could take a coffee. I like dance (salsa). Im a male of 33.




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Hello, how are you?


I%26#39;ve read your message and I%26#39;d like Know if you get the information you were looking for. Now I%26#39;m working in Sarajevo and I%26#39;m interested about the same topic. Mi name is Luis, I%26#39;m 42 years old and I%26#39;m from Spain.


If you want we can be in contact.


lsierracar@hotmail.com




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I am also going to Sarajevo this summer for an internship and I am also interested in finding a gym/health club. I am a 27 yr old female.




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Hi fitness friends, I can recommend the Health Club at ZETRA, it is the best here in town, however, there is not much choice anyhow. Hope to see you all there, maybe without knowing you. You may contact me also if anyone is interested in going out dancing or so. Wish you a great 2006!



Mickymausi2002@yahoo.fr




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You are in Bosnia? How is it there? I heard that Bosnia is nice country. Is it true??




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Hi!I have just come back from bosnia and had the best Christmas and new Year ever.Ski-ing on Bjelasnica is great ,did lots of walking and sightseeing.We where tourist but stayed with Bosnian friends.Infact we liked it so much we deceided to buy a house.We had no language barriers as most speak English and we tried our best to speak Bosnian.Check out the Guinnes Bar and the %26quot;To be or not to be Bar%26quot;Have got some great Photos of the Brewery from New Years eve and will post them as soon as possible(well,once I figured out how to do it )Can only strongly recommend BIH for any would be travellers and those wanting to go hiking in Mountains.There are some great lodges about where you can stay overnight.Had great time shopping in Sarajevo and spent a fortune.Any more questions ,just ask.



Ps,go and check out the%26quot;PYRAMID%26quot;




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Yeah, I herad about pyramide, is it true?





Well it seems like Bosnia has everything what needs. Sea (little, but enough), olympic mountains even a pyramide.




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hi Irma ,dont quite know if Pyramid is true yet,lots of digging going on there.It does make a good Story though and we had good time discussing with Localsover a few Rakis.

Bosnia .... help

Name of a hotel in Bijeljina?



Recommend a restaurant in Mostar, Sarajavo, and Bijeljina?



What local foods offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant?



and the ballpark price for said breakfast, lunch and dinner in local money..convertible marka (BAM).




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I don’t remember the particular name of a restaurant, but there is a small street in the pedestrian area of Sarajevo’s city center that is full of restaurants serving good local food. Try Buraik (a pie with cheese or meat) and the grilled kebabs. There is also a nice restaurant with a great view between the mountains almost half way through the road between Sarajevo and Mostar. They serve good local food including the Balkans popular specialty, grilled lam on stick.





Bosnia is rather a cheap country. It has been a while since I was there, but I don’t remember paying more than 20 KM for any meal.




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Most of the small places at the old part of Sarajevo where you can eat grill specialties are OK. Also, I recommend places where to eat local pies (Burek - potato and meat; Krompirusa - potato only, etc.). This doesn%26#39;t cost much (you will never pay more than 10 KM = 5 Euros to %26#39;kill%26#39; yourself eating). Restaurants are not expensive as well, but it would be difficult to give you precise directions for best ones. I%26#39;m sure people would help you with this. Enjoy!

Weather in Sarajevo early April

Hi! I will be travelling to Sarajevo this April. Just need to know how is the weather around early April. Thanks!




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It should be cold. 0-10 degrees c




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The weather is about he same as in connecticut, so if you check the weather there you will know.




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Weather can be really unpredictable in Sarajevo. I know that as I live there! This winter is not so bad so I guess it won%26#39;t last long either. This means by the time you arrive weather can be rather nice, even though I remember that snow fell in April and even May some years ago (don%26#39;t worry: it stays there short time only).




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Well, this year spring has already came to Bosnia, so you shouldn%26#39;t worry about it. In April weather will be excelent (I think)

Getting up to Sarajevo from Podgorica

Heading over to Montenegro but want to get up to Sarajevo leaving Podgorica on morning of Feb 24th Friday and getting back to Podgorica airport for 3pm on Sunday.





Is there any smart way of getting there?





Default option is to hire a car but it is expensive and there is some question as to whether you are allowed to cross the border into Bosnia.





Any advice greatly appreciated.





Frank H






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Renting a car is an option but I%26#39;m not so sure whether it is advisable for you as someone not knowing directions etc. to travel by car, especially during winter when roads can be really dangerous. Crossing borders is not a problem.




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hi, i travelled to Bosnia in the summer of 2005, I visited Mostar and Sarajevo with my wife and 2 kids we all enjoyed our 3 day visit, I drove from Split in Coatia and as there is only 1 major road in Southern Bosnia (also known as Herzegovina) so you can`t go wrong really, well worth a visit intresting country, nice people loads of history, and very cheap thanks GARY

Mobile phones in Bosnia

I%26#39;ll be in Tuzla for 2 weeks in July. Anyone know how to get a rental mobile phone for use there?




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It is usually during summer that you can by ULTRA mobile card (BH Mobile)which is valid for 30 days. It is very cheep (less than a 7 € I think). It is also possible to rent a phone at some of the BH Mobile offices. I am not sure about the price.

bosnian marriages

i heard a lot about bosnia ..and i am interested to visit sarajevo this summer ..i was wondering if there is marriage agencies there , i was searching the net but got nothing .



and do any one had an experience like this before ..and what about bosnian girls traditions ..do anyone has a recommendation. thanks




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I am from Sarajevo.....if you need more details, I could help....



rankam@teol.net

rooms in Sarajevo

we are looking a room in an apartement with students in sarajevo from september to december. Which places are good and how much to you usually pay for it?




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Hiring a driver

We intend to come to BiH on business and need to visit different towns all over BiH. Can anyone recommend a driver/company.




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hello Treby,



I too come from London and will ask my friends tomorrow as I just read your post.We are invited to the bosnian embassy this Thursday and will also find out more info ref.companys./driver.When are you leaving?We have friends in Bosnia who might beable to help.




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Hi,



I would like to offer you (your organization/company) to rent a vehicle, driver and an english interpreter who is familiar with major tourist attractions in Bosnia and Herzegovina and it all comes in one. Please reply if interseted.



Regards,




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When do you plan your visit?

From Dubrovnik to Sarajevo and Beograd.

I am planning to visit Sarajevo then Beograd from Dubrovnik at the end of March. I want to use public transportations. Please help me where can I get informations of schedules or time table and prices.



from Prague.






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Try the web site http://www.bhtourism.ba. If you need more information, let me know.

Croatia Resorts - Hotel Afrodita, Tucepi?

My husband and I and 2 year old are going to Croatia in September and currently planning. We thought a week in a resort somewhere on the coast might be a relaxing break - we came across the Hotel Afrodita on the net and would love advice from anyone who has stayed there - or else receommendations of any other coastal resorts in croatia. Cheers and thanks





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I don%26#39;t know about the hotel Afrodita but we are staying at the hotel Alga in Tucepi in July and have heard many good things about this hotel. This area along the Makarska Riviera is a magnificent area. The water is crystal clear and the mountains in the background are beautiful. I think this is a good choice to stay in this area. I think all of Croatia is beautiful, but you will not be disappointed with the Tucepi area.




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TUCEPI (Croatia) - Hotel Afrodita

Hi All,





Just wondered if anybody out there has any knowledge of the the Hotel Afrodita in Tucepi, Croatia?





Myself and my good lady (41, 41) are off there for 2 weeks in July.





Look forward to any feedback





Cheers






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Have you tried to post this on the Croatia forums? Maybe you aren%26#39;t getting any feedback because there is not much action on the Bosnian forums. I don%26#39;t know anything about this hotel but love this area along the Makarska Riviera. Good luck!!




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Dance Salsa Bachata and Merengue at Sarajevo

Hello to you all.



I will stay in Sarajevo for the next 6-7 months and I %26quot;NEED%26quot; to know if there is a place where I can dance salsa and other caribean dances like Bachata or merengue.



I heard about a place called %26quot;The Labyrinth%26quot;, but I have to check it out yet, if they play latin all days or once a week.



Thnk you in advance.




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Hi,



There is an excellent Salsa night at the Jazz Club in Jezero street in Sarajevo. There is a free Salsa class at 9pm and the latin club night afterwords.



Hope you have fun. I always do.




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Alma,



thank U very much for your information.



I was at Club Jazz last week on thursday and sunday and had a lot of fun.



I also went to Labirinth in the same street on monday. I found out that there are no salsa dance schools in Sarajevo and this will be the only way to enjoy this kind of dance.



Maybe we will dance togoether tonight at Jazz club without knowing each other who is Franco and who is Alma.





Bye.




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Hi,


I have been teaching and running Salsa workhops in Slovenia and Croatia for th epast 4 years.



I am looking to run some workshops in Sarajevo over the next couple of months.



I would be looking to train some local dancers to teach and run their classes.



Any assistance in making contacts /clubs/ halls for hire etc would be appreciated.



Regards,



Nadeem


info@salsarhythm.com


www.salsarhythm.com

Mostar

I was just wondering how safe Bosnia is these days. We were thinking of staying a night in July in Mostar with our group of 10. Any feedback would be appreciated!!






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Safety depends on what your plans are. For instance, be aware that land mines are still an issue in BiH. If you go hiking, go with a reputable guide. ( visit http://www.greenvisions.ba/gv/ for more information about this very reputable company). Stay on marked trails. Now keep in mind, staying on marked trails makes sense no matter where you are! So I don%26#39;t really worry about land mines as I don%26#39;t plan on wandering in areas that I am not familar with, with or without land mines...I wouldn%26#39;t do that in a National Park in America, only makes sense, doesn%26#39;t it.





Likewise, safety in other areas is also relative. Unless you speak the language you will stand out as a tourist, so don%26#39;t flash money, keep your valuables close at hand.....all things you would do at home anyway.





We have heard that car theft is an issue. We use a %26quot;club%26quot; type lock on ours and never leave packages in plan sight. But again, we do this when we are home in America.





We live in Sarajevo and I have not heard of violent crime being an issue. The main thing they warn us about is theft, home break-ins, etc. But keep in mind that the unemployment rate is quite high so theft becomes a matter of survival. We lock our doors (as we do when we are home in America.)





The city has a vibrant lifestyle, with lots of walking streets. I have always felt safe at night downtown. Of course, as anywhere there are areas to avoid. Your hotel would be able to advise you.





We have visited Mostar only during day trips. (I had planned a weekend and my husband had to go TDY somewhere.) It is a beautiful city, full of charm. Make sure you visit the dervish house at Blagaj. If you have the Tim Clancy guidebook on Bosnia %26amp; Herzegovina...the dervish house is on the cover! There is a restaurant opposite it where you can enjoy fresh mountain trout and dine next to the source of the river Buna. It is awesome!





I think you will be very glad you visited the area. If you are only there for one day, it might be worthwhile to get a guide. Mostar has a fascinating history and its position during the war is also interesting.




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We stayed recently in Mostar, had a wonderful time %26amp; felt perfectly safe at all times.





It is definitely worth staying over as it is very crowded with tourists during the day but most only conme by coach for theday. would definitely recommend a guide %26amp; reading up on some of the tragic history beforehand.





It is a beautiful city.





you may be interested in our web iste which has some photos, info %26amp; links:





http://kardrew.50megs.com/photo_16.html





good luck




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Went to Mostar when I was 5 months pregnant and felt perfectly safe. I think my husband summed it up when he said,%26quot;It%26#39;s safer than most cities in the United States.%26quot; Mostar is beautiful at night with the lights on the old bridge. Most businesses will take euros or kuna if you are travelling from another country. I didn%26#39;t exchange any money there.




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Car hire Croatia to Bosnia

Is it permiited to bring a rented car from Croatia to Bosnia or from Serbia Montenegro to Bosnia ?




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It depends on the car rental company. For instance Hertz Croatia will allow it into BiH with no problems, but to Montenegro from Croatia an insurance surcharge must be paid.




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need local friends



I am visiting sarajevo first time to open up business here. Need some advisers to guide about the city and other details.Pls email me at neilcarrey@hotmail.com




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I can at least recommend Web site where to look for more informations about Sarajevo:



http://www.sarajevo-tourism.com



If serious help needed (attorneys) to open up business I could recommend some people.




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Sarajevo at Easter

Hi,





Looking at travelling to Sarajevo from Good Friday next year to Easter Monday and wondered whether things would be closed at that time of year or would the majority of things be open,bars,restaurants places of interest etc





Thanks in advance





Jim






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hi jim,





every day in sarajevo is work day for bars, restaurants etc. only museums and other cultural places may not be opend on sunday, but other day in the week they will be open. for any other information i will be pleased to help you.





best regards




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Hi Makica,





Thanks a lot for your reply





Best regards





Jim




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Bled, slovenia

I would like to know a nice and romantic hotel in the Bled area. Thanks




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Hotel Lovec is very nice and good location.



Alp penzion and penzion Mayer are nice family running penzions.




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drive from Dubrovnik to Split

heh dudes,



I have all day to drive from Dubrovnik to Split, and i hear the coat road is slow and winding. is there an alternative route, like would it be possible to go inland via Mostar?



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No there is not an alternate route. You are stuck with the coastal highway for now...eventually the main highway will go from Split to Dubrovnik but not quite yet.




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We drove from Dubrovnik to Split in early June, left at 8 AM and arrived at 1 PM. It is a winding road, though pretty. If you%26#39;re going in August or early September, traffic will be heavier.




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Mostar- A Day Trip or Spend a Few Days?

Hi!





I will be in Dubrovnik in a couple of weeks and am wanting to book an excursion to Mostar. Now that I have read up on Mostar, I%26#39;m thinking it would be nice to stay two or three days. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Is Mostar doable in a day trip?





Is Mostar a safe place to travel for a solo female traveler?





I would appreciate any suggestions.




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I felt very safe in Mostar, even walking around at night. It%26#39;s a small town so you can see everything in a day. The only advantage of being there at night is seeing the old bridge light. They sell these great velvet turkish looking slippers there for 5 euros. they%26#39;ve held up really well, wish i would have gotten more as gifts. silk scarves are also a good deal.




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After taking a day trip to Mostar we wished we would have booked a night here. It is definitely doable in a day trip but we liked it so much we wished we would have had more time there. I don%26#39;t know that any more than two nights would be needed though. I have read that Mostar is very safe but it was an eye opener to see all the damage from the war over a decade ago. I think they are doing anything they can to get the tourists here and they treated us well here in all the stores and in the streets.




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Hi Mostar is cool one day enough.



Visit Medjugorje on your way there is good English speaking place that will help you with information, sty and food Kathy’s kitchen. There is good happening and people from all world.




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drive from sarajevo to dubrovnik

will be driving this week from sarajevo through mostar to dubrovnik.



anyone the timing and the best route for the drive?




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Yes. When leaving Sarajevo, take the highway that goes in a southwesterly direction from the City. I can%26#39;t recal the number of the Highway, but the road signs will say Jablanica and Mostar. Once you reach the Neretva River, just follow that road which follows the river southwest all the way througn Mostar, it, the highway then has the designation of Highway 17 and it goes all the way to the Adriatic. Before you get to the coast you will go through a city named Metkovic and shortly you will reach the coastal highway; turn south toward Dubrovnik. That in itself can be a hairy ride, but beautiful. As you go south, watch for roadsigns which say STON. That is a town where the Peljesac Peninsula begins. If you want to stop for one of the greatest meals you have ever had, there is a restaurant just off to the right which features lobster which they harvest from their pens in the inlet right below the restaurant. Can%26#39;t remember the name, but the prices are also very low to moderate. You can then continue on to Dubrovnik.



Also, if you don%26#39;t have a place to stay, you may want to check out the bed and breakfasts places first, much cheaper than most of the hotels.



I was with the International Police Task Force in Bosnia-Hercegovina, in 1998, and I and several buddies stayed at a place on the hillside overlooking Old Town and the sea, the family owners treated us like royalty. The man%26#39;s name is Ante Butegan and they live on Nunciata Ulica (means street).



Not too sure if this is what you are looking for and/or it will help, but I thought I%26#39;d pass it on.




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Hi there,


I%26#39;m doing the reverse trip in July and I%26#39;m wondering how it went, anthing to look out for, and would you recommend places to stay?


Thanks,


Tomas




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The drive is beautiful, both in Croatia and in BiH. If you need hardy refreshment, on the main road south of town are the trademarks of Jablanica. There are over 10 restaurants selling grilled lamb. It is cooked in the old tradition of roasting sheep over an open fire. They of course sell other food, but definitely try the lamb. They sell it by the kilo in a a la carte type of way. But everyone understands mixed salad. It was great....and not too expensive.




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Just returned from four days in BiH. Our driver/guide recommended taking the road from Dubrovnik to Trebinje, then to Stolac and to Mostar.




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staying at sarajevo and mostar

hi everybody! can someone recommend some hotel in sarajevo and mostar, not too expensive, near public transpotation because we%26quot;ll be arriving by train?


other suggestions are also welcomed.... :)




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Check this Web site for more accomodation details:





http://www.sarajevo-tourism.com





If arriving by train use city tram which is just outside railway station to reach destination of your choice or take taxi which is not too expensive anyway (you can check estimated price with taxi driver first).





Once you make your choices I can post new message to comment on hotel locations etc.





Welcome to Sarajevo!




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Dear bubazg,



I can recommend you motel sokak. it is not expencive, double room is ca. 65 euro, and single room is about 40 euro. it is located in center of Sarajewo , and if you will they can send you a car to pick you up from the station. you can see all info on the web www.sokak-motel.com




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In Sarajevo I can totally recommend Hotel Hecco! Twin room 56,50 Euro. More here ttp://www.hotel-hecco.net/index.php?kategorija=hp%26amp;jezik=en




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is it save in bosnia



hi im tavlling on oct for 10 days is it save place,and what about the





night life please if some one can advice me







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Have been to sarajevo for the film festival and about to go again this week; very safe in my experience in the city centre... walked every where at night etc. re nightlife there is quite a fun nightclub next to the holiday Inn (5 minutes taxi from centre ) cant remember the name... but it was during festival so not sure other times; V Good restaurant is Vinoteka. Nice City and good people; enjoy




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Just ret%26#39;d last week from a 2 1/2 week stay in a village north of Sarajevo. My wife %26amp; I lived w/ a family for the entire time. Very safe. However, they do warn you of pickpockets.





It is a beautiful country %26amp; the people, at least the families we met were very hospitable. Enjoy your stay.





Sid




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Sarajevo is safe and full of wonderful nightlife. Just walk through the old city and enjoy life!




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Yes! As safe as any other city in Europe. Was there 6 weeks ago. The nightlife is good and happens every night of the week. Many of the streets in the old city have street bars. City Bar is a popular place with locals, but there are also a lot of smaller bars around.




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Visit SA Club %26amp; Sarajevo Brewery, lots of fun even on weeknights.




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Going from Dubrovnik to Mostar

What%26#39;s the best way to get from Dubrovnik to Mostar? Is it worth it to rent a car (financially, for two students), or is there a decent bus?



Also, are hostels available cheaply in Mostar? Can%26#39;t find too much online, but i%26#39;m hoping something is available last minute...



Thanks for your help!




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I don%26#39;t know about the public bus, but there are day excursions available from Dubrovnik to Mostar. As far as accomidations when I was there in July 2005 I saw a lot of signs advertising rooms for let for 25 euros a night.




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It is absolutely worth it renting a car and driving yp to Mostar. The bus tours are not really for young people - too many restricions on time, etc. Once you arrive you will see that it is very easy to find a place to stay for not much money and people are very nice. I think you may like it to spend a little more time in Mostar and the surrounding area (Pocitelj, Blagaj-Tekija, etc.)




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It is absolutely worth it renting a car and driving yp to Mostar. The bus tours are not really for young people - too many restricions on time, etc. Once you arrive you will see that it is very easy to find a place to stay for not much money and people are very nice. I think you may like it to spend a little more time in Mostar and the surrounding area (Pocitelj, Blagaj-Tekija, etc.)




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how long does it take to drive to Mostar? Is the road decent? are road signs clear?




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The journey is simple, just follow the coast until the Neretva and then turn inland through Metkovic.




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The drive from Dubrovnik to Mostar is about 140 km and it is a pretty decent drive....all two laned roads. How long it will take you is dependent on the traffic that you will encounter, especially on the coastal road out of Dubrovnik. But I would say about two hours to get there. This summer we had to wait a few minutes to get across the border checkpoint..have passports ready! Mostar was a great experience. I just wish we would have had more time there...five or six hours was just not enough. Have a great trip!




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Srebrenica

Hello..I was wondering if this area of Bosnia was ok for a group of american tourists. I have read a lot about this area in the war and was wondering if we would be welcome here. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it. How far is this from the Croatian coast? thanks.....






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Which area? Sarajevo and Mostar are nice places to visit, see culture, history. Tourists are welcome. As for distance, you must tell me where you are coming from. Dubrovnik to Mostar is just under a 3 hours drive. Sarajevo is less than 2 hours from Mostar. This all depends on how you are driving and whether you are making stops.





What interests you most about the war? Would you like to see museums, exhibits? I think that everyone should visit Vukovar.



Here you can find information on what to expect in Vukovar: members.virtualtourist.com/m/6040c/5dce2/





Last time I was in Sarajevo 4 years ago, there was still much visible damage from the war. Mostar%26#39;s famous bridge has been rebuilt, however, it will never be the same.





Here is an interesting collection of photos from during the wartime period in Sarajevo www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0302/rr01.html



Here is a travellogue written by someone visiting Sarajevo. It will give you an idea of what to expect bootsnall.com/articles/04-10/postwar-sarajev…



I searched the internet now trying to find a post-war picture of the Olympic tower from the %26#39;84 games in Sarajevo. It is heartbreaking. Seeing it made a great impression on me. I guess you%26#39;ll just have to go there and see it for yourself.




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I see now that you want to know about Srebrenica. These pages have some info members.virtualtourist.com/m/7ad3a/57cc3/





Mostar - members.virtualtourist.com/m/7ad3a/57eff/





I have never visited Srebrenica so I cant be of much help as far as that area is concerned. Perhaps you can email %26quot;Mina,%26quot; the girl who wrote the above travel pages.





A good travel itinerary, if these are the places you want to see, would be to go to Zagreb then to Varazdin (a beautiful baroque town with good sightseeing) then drive to Vukovar, which is a fast drive along a highway. From Vukovar go down to Srebrenica. Then down to Sarajevo, Mostar, and finally the southern dalmatian coast for some relaxation. You can find more info on that on the Croatia pages. How many night in each place depends on how much you want to see.





I was wondering why the great interest in the area and the war? Please let me know if you have more questions.




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Thank you very much for the information. You ask what interests me in this subject? Well I think i have read every book on the War in Croatia. I have a Croatian background and the war here intrigues me. I read the book End Game about Srebrenica and I have always tried to picture the places I was reading about. I have been to Croatia a couple of times but not ever into Bosnia except going to Medugorje for a couple of hours a year after the war was over. When I was there I didn%26#39;t feel too safe and was wondering how things have changed since ten years have passed. I know Sarajevo would be in the area too and I also would like to see Mostar someday. So thats my interest in this region. For the same reason I would like to see Vukovar, Osijek and that area. thank you very much marzbarz. I have been reading your posts and you are the most helpful and knowledgeable person on the site. Do you have a Croatian background too?




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Yes, Im Croatian. I have lived in Croatia (Zagreb and Dubrovnik), spent every summer of my life there (except for %26#39;91 and %26#39;92), and travelled all around the country including many of its islands. I found this website and now Im addicted to helping people find out more about our beautiful country :)




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Thanks again for the info. Were you born in Croatia? Now if I were to ask you what your absolute greatest place to go in Croatia what would it be? It sounds like you have been everywhere and I was just wondering what is in your opinion the best place. I have been to Dubrovnik twice and that is my favorite place. I also love the beauty of the Biokovo Mts in Makarska and the water is so crystal clear there. Have you been to Baska? thats another nice place that I have been to. I havent ventured into Istria much though but I didnt care for Rijeka, Opatija too much. so just wondering if there was one place for you what would it be? thanks....




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Thanks again for the info. Were you born in Croatia? Now if I were to ask you what your absolute greatest place to go in Croatia what would it be? It sounds like you have been everywhere and I was just wondering what is in your opinion the best place. I have been to Dubrovnik twice and that is my favorite place. I also love the beauty of the Biokovo Mts in Makarska and the water is so crystal clear there. Have you been to Baska? thats another nice place that I have been to. I havent ventured into Istria much though but I didnt care for Rijeka, Opatija too much. so just wondering if there was one place for you what would it be? thanks....





I was born in the states, and have lived here for most of my life. Just a few years I spent in Croatia, and like I said almost all of my summers. I have been rattling my brain to decide on just one place for you but its too hard. Every place has its own particular features that makes it unique. I lived in Dubrovnik and Zagreb, so Im biased to those two cities - love them! I have spent most of my summers in Makarska so that city has lots of personal ties to my heart, and the rest of the makarska riviera as well. Just one place would have to be Dubrovnik I guess, but isnt that obvious? History, culture, sea, islands, food, climate, it has everything that the other places wish they had - and for me it has the ultimate personal ties. Im so biased! I cant be asked this. I agree with you that Dalmatia is way better than Istra. When I was in Opatija I was so upset that all the beaches were manmade. After summers in Tucepi and Baska where the sea and beaches are gorgeous I was stunned to see no beaches!





ps. I feel like this is our own private forum because Im pretty sure no one else ventures onto this page. At least not on a semi-regular basis.




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I would have to agree with you on Dubrovnik. I have been up and down the coast twice now and I envy you that you are able to go every summer. As we are going along the coastal highway there are so many places that I would just love to stop in at. So many little beaches with people everywhere. So how long did you live in Dubrovnik? Did you live in the old town? What is it like there in the winter? Can you tell me the real story behind the people trying to stand up on the wall by the fountain in old town? I have watched them and wondered when that started and by whom? Are there many tourists there in the winter or does it get pretty slow? I have relatives in Zagreb and I like that place too but its hard for me to leave the coast. Actually leaving Dalmatia makes me sad. I absolutely agree with you on the concrete beaches in Opatija. The quality of the whole Croatian trip goes downhill once we get there. I did love Baska though. Just packed with people and the beach had sand on it. Well thanks again for all the insight. I am planning on going to Croatia again next summer. I can hardly wait.




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I lived in Dubrovnik for two years, not in the Old Town, but in the geographic center (between Lapad and Gruz). The wintertime doesnt get too cold, it rarely snows (last year it did, but it didnt stick - not even close), but its the bura that kills you. I would swear it was colder with that wind than in negative fahrenheit temps in the states.





There are still tourists, but obviously not nearly as many. They decorate the city around xmas and new years there is great. The step story is that it is a kind of test of manhood. You are supposed to balance on it, take off your shirt, and put it back on. Its very hard to do, and I have only seen little children do it which is kind of ironic, dont you think? haha





Zagreb is great in every season except summer. Its too hot there during summer, and the city dies down because everyone leaves for the coast. If you ever come in the offseason go to Zagreb. I love it.




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Hello Barry and others,





here is a link on Medjugorje - www.medjugorje.hr that is the official site of the parish office.





If you need any other information on Medjugorje I will be glad to help you. You can also e.mail me at





medugorje @ gmail. com





(I hav ethe spaces in the e.mail because of the robots on the internet that collect the emails for spam.)




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Yesterday police find explosive device in Srebrenica during preparation for 10 years of the fall

Sarajevo in Summer?

My family and I ( teenage son and husband) will be spending a week teaching english in a small italian village next summer (August). I%26#39;ve been told by many to avoid Italy in August, so am looking for an alternative destination to spend an additional 7 - 10 days.





I%26#39;m sure Italy is beautiful, but also hot and packed with tourists in the heat of summer. Is Sarajevo a reasonable alternative? Is it %26quot;all closed down%26quot; as I hear most of Europe is during August?





Any info on interesting things to do in either late July or mid-August in Sarajevo would be greatly appreciated. Other points of interest or things a teenager would be interested (besides girls!!) :)




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Hello again.





Sarajevo is not %26quot;closed down%26quot; at all. It%26#39;s alive 24/7, during the whole year.





There%26#39;s something for everyone here: night life is great (especially during the summer), cultural life blooms, there are nice places in nature nearby to visit (Skakavac waterfall, Vrelo Bosne [Source of river Bosnia], Olympic mountains [1984. Sarajevo was host of the Winter Olympic Games]), some places from the recent war (such as The Tunnel), The Old Town of Bascarsija, ...





I pressume that the first European pyramid in Visoko (near Sarajevo) could be interesting for teenagers, as well as adults. And, in August, SFF of course.





If you could tell me what kind of interests %26quot;your%26quot; teenager has, I might be able to give you more specific information.




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Than ks so much. I%26#39;ll keep your information handy as we work towards building our plan.




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Chinese restaurants/local frients

Are there any chinese restaurants in Bosnia. I am also looking for english speaking friends. I am M 32 on business.




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Hello there.



Yes there are, but to my knowledge very few. Chinese food is not so popular in Bosnia.



As for English speaking friends - you%26#39;ll have no problem finding them - most of the locals speak English and there are many tourists in the city as well.




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What about Thai food? If Chinese food is not popular, are there any Thai restaurants in Sarajevo?




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www.sarajevo-tourism.com/eng/restaurants.wbsp




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I think that if you decide to travel to Sarajevo, you should not expect to find much of asian oriented food/restaruants. The reason being, the cusine in Sarajevo/Bosnia is 100% better than other cuisines. What is the point of traveling, living places, if you are not going to give in to local specialties.





David- Thai food??? Might be better to stay in California, or visit Thailand if you cannot %26quot;travel%26quot; without it.





Happy Eating!




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Accomodation Sarajevo

How cheap is it to live in Sarajevo? I will be working there for the UN in January.





Is it easy to find a flat? How long should I allow to look for one?





Is it easy to find a flat in an apartment block with balcony or are there mainly houses etc?





Anyone know of any sites offering flats in Sarajevo?





Oh yeah, and how easy is it to pull chicks in the clubs there, if there are any?!




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Hi London,





It is fairly cheap all over Bosnia, Sarajevo is the one city that is a little more expensive than others, mainly b/c of all the foreigners with high incomes. Middle class in Sarajevo lives nicely on about 1000euros per month, but you could easily spend more too.





It might take you some time to find a flat, not b/c there is a shortage, but b/c you want to take your time to negotiate a nice rate (see some previous posts). Also, look for one with good heating, since many flats in Sarajevo are stone cold, and yes, almost all will have a balcony.





I found several sites on Sarajevo accommodation but they all push hotels and daily rates. You should not worry about staying in a hotel for a week, while you mingle and talk to neighbours about an available apt. Everyone networks all the time and they will go out of their way to find you an apt. I would recommend staying in Stari Grad municipality so you can walk to almost any place (Marin Dvor is a nice area, as well as Ciglane %26amp; Grbavica, or even Kosevo by the college of medicine).





Now for your last question, are there any clubs, or any girls in the clubs?? Not sure what you mean lol, but yes, there are bars and girls do go out in Sarajevo ;-).



infobar.co.ba/kategorije/katalog/clubovi.php




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Thanks Cheaper, that info is all very useful!





How do you negotiate with a local with the language barrier?





When you say you can live on 1000 Euros a month, are you including rent in that?





Also, was wondering whats Sarajevo like at the moment; ive heard there is still much tension vis-a-vis Serbs %26amp; Bosniaks, Richard Gere, I read, was filming there (2006) but left after 10 days because it was too %26#39;scary%26#39; - what do you make of that?





Im really interested to know anything you can possibly say about Sarajevo - theres only so much info you can find in books etc, and i dont know anyone there! Im really looking forward to living there!





Is there a lot of foreign people there now? Do you they all work for the UN? Are you Bosnian - your written Eng is V Good!!





Tell me tell me....





Cheers !




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Check other posts, your questions have been answered several times (for expl. check post: Questions about life, working and living in Bosnia. by btechpc).





Good Luck!








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Camping in Sarajevo Area

Hello





Can%26#39;t find this information anywhere - can anyone help? Are there any campsites in the Sarajevo area? We%26#39;re planning to pass through there this Summer (2005).





Many thanks





Harry




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Sarajevo���s camping area is located in Ilid��a, about 10km from the city center. Camp ���Oaza��� has recently been renovated and welcomed its first guests in May 2004. ���Oaza��� is a part of a spa complex, including Vrelo Bosne (Spring of river Bosna), a park famous for its beauty and 3 km long alley dating from the end of 19 th century. For camping info please contact:





Kamp ��Oaza��



Hrasni��ka cesta 14



71000 Sarajevo



tel 636 140





I haven%26#39;t camped here, but I know the area. I got this info off the web. I lived around Ilidza for about 3 months, just realize the %26quot;real%26quot; city is not in the burbs where this is.




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camping oaza in iliza is very good



elektricity and restaurant available



It is the only camping in the sarajevo area it is closly located near the tramway to the city center



there is very few parking space in the center therefore it is recommended to travel by tram also the taxi service in sarajevo is exellent and not expensive



hope you have a nice stay




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does anyone know how good are the rooms and apartments in bongalows at Oaza




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Hey!





I don%26#39;t know how good they are, but it all looks ok from the outside (I drive pass the camp sometimes). If you want, I can call and check the prices for you. :-)




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Srebrenica this Christmas

I%26#39;d like to visit Srebrenica this Christmas to do research for a Geography dissertation on refugee return.



I%26#39;m 24, female, English, and will be travelling with my fiancé. Fly to Sarajevo, hire a car, drive to Srebrenica...is this possible in December and January? How%26#39;s the road to Srebrenica and what%26#39;s the snowfall like? Can I find accommodation there? Most importantly, will locals want to share their stories with me?



I will be staying for two to three weeks. What%26#39;s the closest / most easily accessible %26#39;big%26#39; town? What%26#39;s eastern Bosnia like in winter?



Any ideas, suggestions, comments, advice, weblinks etc greatly appreciated...



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Hi there!





I think you%26#39;ll be able to get a car in that period. I haven%26#39;t been to Srebrenica yet, but I think the road is good. It might get a bit tricky during the winter because of the snow, but I think you%26#39;ll be ok.





I have no idea about the accommodation, but I believe that locals would be more than happy to rent you a room, because the people over there are pretty poor and will embrace a chance to earn some extra money.





Now, about sharing the stories... By refugee return you mean Bosniaks refugee%26#39;s return, right? I think that people will be willing to share the stories if they feel your compassion and first of all, knowledge abot what happened there.





The cloeset towns are Sarajevo, Tuzla and Gorazde (which is pretty small itself). Eastern Bosnia is cold in winter.





I haven%26#39;t got any link simply because I haven%26#39;t found any. But if you seek any more particular information, post on this topic. I%26#39;ll be glad to help as much as I can.




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Visa Requirements

Hello all,





My wife and I are planning to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina at the beginning of next month. We live in Belgium and have Cypriot passports, and had assumed that there would be no visa requirements for us, because we had read that EU countries did not need a visa. However, some websites I entered yesterday say that holders of passports of Cyprus do need a visa. The consulates are closed for the weekend, and I would appreciate some advice as to how I can get the most reliable and accurate information on this question. (If we need a visa I will need to act fast next week, and it won%26#39;t be fun).





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You don´t need visa 100%



I saw this also on the site of Bosnia Ministry of foreign affairs




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Ten Day Itinerary??

Hi my husband and I are stopping in Dubrovnik as part of a round the world ticket! We will be there for christmas for three days and are then thinking of heading to Sarajevo (with stops on the way) and then returning to Croatia. What is it like this time of year? Is there any skiing? Is public transport available? Suggestions for itinerary would be greatly appreciated ta




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There is usually snow and lots of it at Christmas time in Sarajevo. It might make your drive from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo, rather difficult, however, Zagreb might be a better choice for Christmas.



Sarajevo has lots of bars, clubs, and good restaurants. For skiing, the local folks go to Bjelasnica, there is public bus that takes you up there. Buses can get crowded and I am not sure how much of rental equipment is there available. I am sure that there is some, but I would suggest checking it. Another skiing alternative is Jahorina, the locals started going back to its slopes in recent years, it is my favorite, and than there is always Igman as well. More for nordic/xcountry skiing. Ski tix will be cheap and you%26#39;ll get a lot for your $$. Crowds might be overwhelming since kids will hit the slopes at that time as well. And all this is assuming that there is enough snow!





The city it self will offer various entertainment options, I would suggest checking out the midnight mass (Katedrala) at the cathedral. Also, you must go to %26quot;Kod Dvije Lipe%26quot; and try all of the traditional culinary specialties, and do not leave the city without tasting some of the local pies (pita) and cevapcici (ground beef dish). I recommend %26quot;Petica%26quot; for cevapcici.





Public transportation is good, but Taxi service is cheap and very good. You can get around the city for 5-7KM (local currency) which is close to $3-4.





After all of this said and done, if renting a car to travel through former Yugoslavia (Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina), make sure your rental company allows for it (to be within these countries) and also, make sure to have some form of theft protection. Better safe than sorry!





All said and done, good luck and happy traveling.




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Everything I wanted to say was already said. :-)





I can only offer to give you some real time updates on the weather, transport or anything else you might be interested when the time comes. Just post it in this thread, and I will get an e-mail notification.





Take care.




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I think that Jahorina would be a good choice for skiing



http://www.bhtourism.ba/eng/jahorina.wbsp



here u can finde some infos about the mountain.



I would sugest u also to visit the town of mostar on your way back to croatia.



and i would not suggest zagreb coz i think it is like every other central european city and sarajevo is different and has its charm.




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Sarajevo - Summer Festivals



I%26#39;m looking at Sarajevo for next August or July.



1) Festivals - They have two major festivals - the Nights of B...; and the International Folk Dance. Does anyone have the pros and cons about these two festivals and how busy the city gets; how difficult or expensive to get tickets, hotel reservations, etc.





2) Getting There - this would be either the beginning or end of a trip to Italy (near Bari) . Based on the posts in this forum, it sounds like the best way is to catch a ferry day trip across the sea. Is this a quick drive to or from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo? or would one take a train ?





3) Is Mostar worth a sidetrip and where is it in relation to Sarajevo. Sounds like a lot of peope have recommended this to others.





Any advice would be greatly appreciated!





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Sarajevo in August and July these days can get REALLY hot, but all that aside, Bascarsijske Noci is the first festival that you were referring to, I believe, it is fun time to be in the city. There is a ton of free concerts in Bascarsija (hence the name) which is the old town (downtown Sarajevo). Tix for other shows are rather available and I do not believe that any of those would run you more than $20-25.





I do not know about the International Folk Dance festival...





City is always busy, and it does get busier at the time of festivals, and I am not aware of a lot of hotels still being available, I know of Holiday Inn, Hotel Bosna, and that is about it. But I never had to stay in the hotel in Sarajevo, so I am not the best source of info on that topic.





How to get there...Yes jumping onto a ferry to Dubrovnik, def do some sight seeing if you have not done so before, and take the bus. Car rental would be great, but if you are not used driving in the area, well it might be a bit tricky. Also, there is not a whole lot of rental companies that allow cars to be taken into Bosnia, and if they do, they make you pay up for that. So, do take a bus, tix will be about $15-25, and if possible, do make a stop at Mostar. It is a beautiful city. It is about 2-3 hours south of Sarajevo. Not sure that is on your way to/from Dubrovnik, but if the opportunity presents its self go for it.



Good Luck!





P.S. I am guessing that it will take you up to 8hrs to get from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo, its been awhile since I%26#39;ve done this...




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1) I believe that the International Folk Dance Festival is a part of the Nights of Bascarsija festival. (You can see more at http://www.bascarsijskenoci.ba/index_eng.htm .) I believe that the city gets the busiest during the Sarajevo Film Festival (www.sff.ba), which happens in August and you might also consider. :-) An acquaitance of mine from Netherlands was here during SFF this year and he said he had troubles finding accommodation, but he eventually found it. I guess the prices rise too during that period. Tickets, however, shouldn%26#39;t be hard to get, since most of the shows are free. :-)





2) I have been visiting Dubrovnik for number of years, since I was a child. I always went there by car. It%26#39;s around 280km (if I%26#39;m not wrong, cause I usually don%26#39;t remember distances right :-)). The road is ok, except for the Ivan-Sedlo. It usually takes me 6-8 hours to get there. I believe there%26#39;s a train from Ploce to Sarajevo twice a day, the ticket price is 18,50KM(BAM) [1BAM=1,955euros]. You%26#39;d have to travel Dubrovnik-Ploce by bus though.





3) Mostar is definitely worth it. It%26#39;s halfway from Dubrovnik to Sarajevo, and not off the road at all. I would also recommend Pocitelj, which is on your way to Sarajevo, too.




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Thanks. This is really very helpful. I will be sure to keep all of this information in mind.




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I know that Mostar to Dubrovnik is abt 2-3 hours by car. It%26#39;s a really straight forward journey. From Mostar drive through Metkovic and you are as good as there. When you leave Hercegovina and enter Croatia you will go through 2 or 3 border checkpoints. If you%26#39;re in Mostar then take the time and visit Medogorje which is where an apparition of Holy Mary appeared to 6-7 children. For the record I felt totally safe in Mostar although there are constant reminders of the civil with shell holes in many of the buildings still visible which does make you think of the suffering that the residents of Mostar had to go through.




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Working in Sarajevo

hello Im a 31 year old Australian woman whos just moved permantely to Bosnia(my partner is Bosnian and is returning after 15 years away).





at present Ive been looking for some employment and my search seemed to be falling short. i am trainined in preventative medicine and nutrition. A have a myriad of past employments and am am a fast and willing learner.





i am looking for paid work but until this materialises I would love to be involved in volunteer work.



does any one now any links, related sites, useful contacts etc?



thanks in advance




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Questions about life, working and living in Bosnia.

I will be working in Bosnia (sarajevo specifically) for a NATO contractor and I am just wondering if anyone can give me some insight to living there? Costs? Living Conditions? Safety? Issues only seen by someone living there? Ability to purchase real estate? Also, my family may be moving with me (2 small kids and my wife) is there any risk of kidnapping or abduction? Also, can I buy a car there or would I have to visit a neiboring country to purchase? Any info would be great as all I have to go by is what the employer is saying, and of course they are going to make it sound like paradise, with a few bombed out buildings of course.




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Haven%26#39;t been to Sarajevo for a few years but the following is probably not too far off the mark: cost of living on a NATO contract would be easily affordable, but would depend on your requirements. Obviously higher if you bring the family - have you thought this through? Wouldn%26#39;t you be better off going by yourself and seeing how the land lies with education facilities in English and suitable properties before bringing them over? By real estate I assume you mean housing? There is a flourishing property market, and also a lot of provision of rental property upgraded to suit the demands of expats on expenses. Best to look in the online editions of local papers like Oslobodjenje or other online resources and get someone to translate for you. I would imagine there%26#39;s not too much risk of your wife and kids getting kidnapped. This is a European country, and one moreover awash with European and US troops, police officers, public servants and NGOs. Why don%26#39;t you contact the Canadian embassy for security advice and tips on how to tap into the expat housing and facilities circuit? And I believe they do have car dealers in Bosnia. And some rather nice restaurants. They might even have Macdonald%26#39;s now, not like when things were really tough and you had to drive into Croatia to get your freedom fries %26#39;n shake. Another point that might make you happy is that you should be able, as a NATO contractor, to use the px facilities various nations have set up for their military personnel. The largest and most popular of these used to be the Americans%26#39;, though I%26#39;m not sure whether there are significant numbers of US troops in Bosnia still. If not, there is a huge US base (Bondsteel) in southern Kosovo. If you can%26#39;t get to buy stuff yourself, as a contractor, the thing is to get a friend in the military to shop for you. You%26#39;ll survive.




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btechpc,





The previous post sounds like someone who%26#39;s been in your situation several years ago. Things have changed somewhat since his/her time in Bosnia, and Sarajevo, in particular.



This move might be somewhat of a culture shock for you, BUT, I am yet to hear any one complain about being there. Let%26#39;s start answering your questions, from what I know...



Costs of living...learn to bargain, someone posted in this forum that out of concern for their safety they paid 1000 euros/month+utilities, that is CRAZY!! You should be able to get something really nice and in the center of the city for about half that, and max up to 650 euros/month. I would suggest getting someone from the embassy to help you around. (I know for a fact that Canadian Embassy has several younger people born and raised in Sarajevo who would be able to help you out, if you contact your embassy, DO THAT...) I would not suggest looking on your own in local newspapers, you could find something in there, but you could also get ripped. Until you get settled down I would suggest checking out neighborhoods in the Center County (Opstina Centar), and would recommend Ciglane and Breka as your starting points. Both used to go as %26quot;high%26quot; scale neibourhoods before the war, and are still somewhat newer apartments, etc...once you get the feel for the city you can decide where you%26#39;d like to live...purchasing real estate, there is plenty of opportunity for that, but you might be better off renting.



Living conditions and safety, I have not felt unsafe in Sarajevo since 1995, but than I have been back every summer, so I might not be the best person to attest to that, however, living conditions have been great for the last two-three years (night life, groceries, markets, restaurants, etc...) things have been picking up steady, and I have not hear of any safety issues. As in any bigger city, there are areas that you should not be caught alone late at night, and always keep in mind that you are %26quot;foreigner%26quot; and therefore a target for local pick-picketers, just like you would be in any other European City. The city has been rebuild to a great extent, esp the heart of it, so I do not think that you%26#39;ll notice too much of that in very busy/popular areas. I have not heard of people being kidnapped in Sarajevo, or any other area in Bosnia. Well compared to the US, Bosnia is a safe heaven for the little kids. It will be different for your kids, that is for sure, they WILL BE PLAYING OUT SIDE with other kids from your building/court, etc...Public transportation is great and I am sure that will keep their interest for awhile too...in the winter, there is skiing, ice-skating, sledding, etc...and in the summer, the coast is just a short drive away...I think your kids will like this experience. Schools in English, I am not sure about, but again, another thing that your embassy could help you with.



Cars, you can buy a car in Sarajevo. I would not buy and SUV, ridiculous, get something small with all wheel drive, since parking might be an issue. I also would look into importing a car, but I am sure there are tax penalties etc.





As far as food, restaurants go, you scored a jack pot. There is no Mickey-D%26#39;s in Sarajevo, but if you cannot live without it, well, this experience might be tough for you. If you are willing to try local cuisine, you%26#39;ll eat well for little money. I hope you do.





The previous post is right in stating that if you need some things that you are used to buying in Canada, you%26#39;ll be able to find it in various bases, so do not worry about that.





So, hope this helps, if you have any Q%26#39;s post in here and I%26#39;ll try and help.





Sarajevo is a beautiful city, people are nice with some exceptions just like anywhere in the world.





Good luck!




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If you have not find the accomodation yet I have a newly refurbished building with two apartments accross the street from Danish Embassy. There are multiple Embassies in the vicinity and the police officer is in front the Danish Embassy 24/7 - 5 meters from the house, with the view of the entrance. You can contact me at olga@dublin.ie.




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It won%26#39;t be a problem for you to find a school in English, there are International Schools in Sarajevo. For example, you can contact QSI - Quality Schools International for details.





You won%26#39;t miss McDonald%26#39;s in Sarajevo or Bosnia in general, traditional cuisine is much better than this :) I wonder why is this such a big issue :P We don%26#39;t have it, because we don%26#39;t feel need for it.





Housing is easy to find, anyone can recommend you something.



Safety is not a problem at all as a you were told by other members. I find second post helpful (when it comes to correct information), so I won%26#39;t repeat things.





If you have any questions you can contact me at tresnja.s@gmail.com




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Bosnia is like every other european country it is not latin america. so don´t worry everything will be fine...



i wish u pleasant stay and welcome you to BiH.



here you can finde a lot of usefull informationa about Bosnia



http://www.bhtourism.ba/eng/



and if u have any questions don´t hesitate to contact me



savic@yahoo.com i will be delighted to help u as much as i can.




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Cost of living in Sarajevo

I am thinking of moving to Sarajevo but I ned to get an estimate on how much it would cost to live there in a comfortable and safe house..A rough number per month is requested. Any thoughts?




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i am in sarajevo at the moment and rent is not cheap - we have rented a comfortable and safe 2 bedroom furnished flat - however the rent is over Euros 1000 per month and all bills are on top of that - I think we could have got much cheaper but i was going more for the safety factor! Beers are about 3 euros a pop - does that help?




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negotiate it down to 400 Euros, including all utilities. cost of living in Sarajevo is not that bad, but locals triple everything for foreigners, so learn to bargain!




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I%26#39;m amazed that someone would pay 1000 Euros for a 2 bedroom flat in Sarajevo!?





I live here and never rented anything, but I know many people who do. Rough price per month, for 1 bedroom flat is 50-200 Euros, without utilities. I don%26#39;t know about the houses, though.





My advice is - get a nice local to collect the offers for you, then go see for yourself after they have set the price. Or ask them to come along and do the bargaining.




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I am actually considering moving to Srebrenica with my wife. We are wondering if there is such a thing as a fully furnished rental there as we are not in a position to bring all of our belongings. Anyone know what it would cost to rent a furnished apartment or home in a town like Srebrenica?




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