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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