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?

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