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Inside the Alhambra: 69 Pictures I Took

For years, it was my dream to visit the Alhambra in Granada. I had seen photographs of its courtyards, fountains, decorated walls and views over Granada many times, so when I finally had the opportunity to visit it, I was really excited. If you are interested in visiting the Alhambra yourself, I completely understand why. […]

Órgiva Travel Guide: Things to Do, Camping, Swimming, and More

Órgiva is often considered the unofficial capital of La Alpujarra. It is located in a valley between Sierra de Lújar and Sierra Nevada. I spent some time here while exploring the area by bicycle, and I used Órgiva as my base for exploring the surrounding villages and mountains. This is my guide if you are […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina Full Fist-Hand Travel Guide

his is my complete travel guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina, including how to get to Bosnia, transportation and infrastructure, cities, lakes, rivers, mountains, nature, and some of my personal stories and impressions. This guide is based on my first-hand experience after visiting tens of cities, lakes and rivers, hiking in the mountains, and using different […]

Sarajevo Hiking, Trekking and Walking Routes

This is my guide for hiking, trekking and walking in Sarajevo and the mountains around the city, based on my own experience. This guide will be interesting mostly for people who like being in nature, looking at wildflowers, birds, trees, rocks, mountain peaks, waterfalls and similar things. Sarajevo is a beautiful city for many reasons, […]

Sarajevo Walking: Vilsonovo Šetalište – Vils

Vilsonovo Šetalište (Wilson’s Lane) is probably the most popular walking area in Sarajevo and one of the most popular promenades in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located next to the Miljacka River and follows the river from Suada and Olga Bridge all the way to the area of Socijalno and Elektroprivreda building. It is right […]

Hiking from Sarajevo to Bjelašnica Peak via Igman GPX

This is a detailed guide with my GPX included for a long hike from Sarajevo (Hrasnica) to Igman and Bjelašnica Peak via Igman: Hrasnica Bus Station – Hrasnički Stan – Ratna Džamija Igman – Veliko Polje Igman – Josipova Staza – Kotlovi – Bjelašnica Peak, and back on the same route with some small changes […]

Walking the Bridges of Sarajevo: From Goat Bridge to Ars Aevi

Sarajevo is interesting for many reasons, including its bridges. Because there are so many of them, I think it is fair to call Sarajevo a city of bridges. In this post, I will show the bridges along the Miljacka River, starting from Goat Bridge (Kozja Ćuprija) and finishing at Ars Aevi Bridge. Each of them […]

Sarajevo Dariva to Goat Bridge hike

If you are looking for a nice place close to Sarajevo Old Town for a walk or trek, then this post is for you. I made this guide about my walk from Sarajevo Old Town to Kozja Ćuprija (Goat Bridge), including how to get there, what you can see along the way, how much time […]

Sarajevo to Vrelo Bosne and Velika Aleja: Walking Route with GPX

Vrelo Bosne (Spring of the River Bosna) and Velika Aleja (Great Alley) are two iconic places in Sarajevo and they are totally worth visiting. They are located in Ilidža, on the western side of Sarajevo, and they are easy to reach by public transportation. I wrote this article to help you find your way there, […]