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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